Thomson Airways

Good. An ageing but very well-​preserved Boeing 767 of theirs took us to the Caribbean and back for a P&O cruise. Very spacious for a charter flight and a nice hot meal. Richard got 1 free glass of wine I think. Seatback entertainment. Captain announced he was keeping a close eye on the weather for departure from Barbados to Gatwick so at least they’re on the ball. Lovely stewardess straightened my collar upon arrival at Gatwick which I thought was a nice touch.
Boeing 757 return to Cape Verde Islands not quite as good. Plane cramped (as most charters are). That does not bother me but there was no meal provided for a 6 hour flight which I don’t think is all that short-​haul. I seem to remember Monarch Airlines providing a complimentary meal for 4 hours 45 minutes to Luxor. Purchased bacon roll on Thomson absolutely dire (much better food on Easyjet). Thomson crew friendly although not the best groomed. I thought some of them looked like they could do with a bit of a shave! We had 2 female pilots over both these trips.
I remember the 1980s when I used to fly Britannia Airways as they were back then from Luton Airport. It’s a bit of a shame they didn’t remain British and fly patriotic colours but instead were taken over by a German company. They’ve only caused the death of one passenger I believe in modern history and I have no qualms about their safety.