Re: Transat or Zoom?
 

Thomas Cook seems to have the most legroom in regular class.


Transat is OK, but it depends which plane in the fleet you get. Some of the newer ones seem a bit more spacious, but if you are flying club class I guess its not as much of a factor as those in steerage class at the back.

I think I read something here from Canada Jane / Ipevo who run the muchmore magazine that the Zoom discount codes were to be discontinued shortly?

My dad is coming for a flying visit in june (less than a week) and his Transat flight was less than 200 quid.... in part why hes coming I guess.

As dbd points out, air travel is largely miserable however you do it, so go for the cheapest or most convenient rather than worrying about the carrier.

Re: Transat or Zoom?
 

Hi
We used Transat to vancouver last Sept and it was fantastic compared to mytravel on the way back. We had paid for premium service and got 3 news papers between about 30 passengers and cattle class food thrown at us when it had almost gone cold. When I had the audacity to request an extra cup of coffee it was as tough I had asked to go outside for a walk (never use them again as long as there is breath in my body). We were put on one of theirs as it is part of Thomsons back from Jamaica and it was even worse than coming back from Canada. In fact I would not S&*% on one of their aircraft (then again thats not a bad idea).
Great holidays though.

Re: Transat or Zoom?
 

No complaints about Zoom :thumbup: I couldn't ever bring myself to fly Transat after their incident. I don't care how long ago it was, they were beyond sloppy and they don't get my cash.

Re: Transat or Zoom?
 

We upgraded to premium with Zoom - very comfy - food adequate - on time - friendly staff - luggage comes out first - no complaints and would use them again.

Anecdotal evidence on this site produces way more complaints about Transat - but they can work out considerably cheaper. You get what you pay for? (to a degree).

I'm in the process of investigating flights for the summer - Transat work out about a $1000 less for all of us - but I'm in two minds as to whether to hit that 'submit' button because of their reputation ....

The Zoom code is MM2007ZA - usable for flights booked until the end of April, as in the booking, not the flight! (but not sure if that is usable with flights originating in the UK - think it would be ... )

Re: Transat or Zoom?
 

WHAT INCIDENT????

Re: Transat or Zoom?
 

The one where the plane's engines stopped halfway over the Atlantic?

Re: Transat or Zoom?
 

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...27/ai_77567146

if interested

Re: Transat or Zoom?
 

How about globespan? I checked out zoom and globespan today for the relatives coming later august and globespan was over a hundred pound cheaper per flight, plus you get 25kg total baggage, zoom its only 20kg.....

I did post a code on another forum for zoom the other day MM2007ZA, its good until the end of April i believe for 20% off, but flights are same price with globespan without a discount AND you get that extra 5kg baggage.

I think ive flown both and they are just as bad as each other....a few years ago we upgraded our seats with zoom at a cost of 80quid extra per seat one way, a little extra room was all we got basically.....they were reluctant to give us a beer - wonder why :eek: and our service was pretty crap. Not the best thing when youre leaving the country and your family and have enough on your mind, but to almost have to beg to get a drink (that youre supposed to get anyway) is a little ridiculous!

I've flown transat too but i havent found much of a difference between any airlines,i loved Globespans staff when i flew with them, but the inlaws that came out last year werent impressed....you win some, you lose some

I guess i was actually no help here but thought id throw in my 2 cents anyhooo :o

Re: Transat or Zoom?
 

Thanks all, I think I am going to put them on with BA.

Re: Transat or Zoom?
 

Here's hoping you dont fly out of Terminal 5 at Heathrow ;)

Here is my take on the flights to Canada -

Zoom - flown with them the most - only used their premium service once - you get extra leg room which is good for a 6 foot chap like myself. Watch out for the trollys they push up and down the eisles - on my last trip it clipped my right knee and I had to spend the rest of the flight with ice on it.

Air Transat - flown with the one trip - flight over to Vancouver wasnt bad, but ran late. Flight back was terrible - I had booked a seat with extra leg room, but with little room either side of me, it made the flight a little unbearable.

KLM - flew with them one trip - good flight, good leg room, however when I got my case back it was damaged.

Canadian Affair - Not tried them, but from what relatives say, their flights were not bad.

Regards

GW

Re: Transat or Zoom?
 

Most of my flights between England and Montreal were Canadian Affair. Great value including a return for £209 once.

Also did Zoom, they have a little more leg room, but I wouldn't say my knees were crushed on Canadian Affair like they have been on short haul flights.

It's worth looking at going out with one and coming back with the other.

Re: Transat or Zoom?
 

Hi Surrey expat

We flew zoom premium on a packed plane and had a fantastic experience! Would recommned it. BA are always overrated IMO- their leg room is pitiful. either 30 or 31 inches across to Canada which is no better than Zoom standard. They charge extra for more than one bag, they are always on strike. They are expensive.

Gryphea

Re: Transat or Zoom?
 

Is the extra legroom on TC worth going well out of your way for i.e. to an airport 2 hrs further away?

Re: Transat or Zoom?
 

I dont have your legs, so how would I know? I would live with the shorter space on a 8 hr flight to save the the two hours drive, but Im only 6'0" and my legs are relatively short for my height.

One of my brothers on the other hand is 6'4" and (noticably) hasnt been back to visit in 8 years since flying over Air Transat;)

http://www.westernair.co.uk/seatpitch.html

Re: Transat or Zoom?
 

Good point! I'm 6'6", so legroom tends to matter a lot to me! Flew back from NYC once in economy with some ignorant yanks in front fully reclined - swore never to do economy again after that....