Holidays in Tobago - how to get there

How do we get to Tobago?

We use a choice of three airlines, all departing from London Gatwick, as follows:

Monarch Airlines (charter flight)
Winter 2009/2010 (November 09 - April 2010)
Wednesday: making a stop in Grenada on the outbound and flying direct on the return.
Summer 2010 (5 May – 27 October)
Wednesday: making a stop in Grenada on the outbound and flying direct on the return.

British Airways (scheduled flight)
Winter 2009/2010 (end October 09 to end March 2010)
Sunday and Wednesday: making a stop in Antigua in both directions.
Summer 2010 (end March/beginning April2010 to end October 2010)
Monday: making a stop in Antigua in both directions.
Thursday: making a stop in Barbados in both directions.
Other options
There are also daily flights to Barbados, which can connect with a local flight to Tobago.

Virgin Atlantic Airways (scheduled flight)
Year round
Thursday: direct service in both directions.

How long are the journeys?

The flight time can vary depending on the route but is generally between 8.5 – 10.5 hours.

What durations are you able to offer?

We can offer holidays in increments of seven nights flying with all the above airlines, although the British Airways service from Gatwick also allows holidays of any duration when flying via Barbados. We can, of course, also combine the BA flights on Sunday and Wednesday and Monday and Thursday to make other durations.

Could we have access to airport lounge facilities?

Yes – there are a number of lounges at Gatwick’s North and South terminals available to pre-book from £18.50 per person.

What classes of travel are available?

Monarch Airlines
Offers two classes, economy and premium

Premium:

Wider seats and extra leg room with a 34” seat pitch
Increased seat recline, with adjustable headrests
Individual seat back or personal video entertainment system
Complimentary use of upgraded headsets
Give-away amenity packs
Complimentary welcome drink and free bar service
Upgraded catering with a choice of entrée and a superior wine
Dedicated check-in counters at most airports
Priority boarding and baggage reclaim

British Airways
Offer three classes: World Traveller (economy), World Traveller Plus (Premium) and Club, when travelling on the Tobago service. First class is also available when using the flight via Barbados. See our British Airways section for full details.

Virgin Atlantic
Offers three classes: Economy, Premium Economy and Upper class.

Can I pre-book my seats?

Monarch Airlines
Extra leg room and pre-bookable seats can be booked directly with Monarch customer services as follows:
Extra leg room seats are £70 each passenger return and can be booked by calling 0871 225 2555
Pre-booked seats together are £18 each passenger return and can be booked by calling 0871 225 3555.

You will need to have the following information to hand:

Dates of travel and destination
Flight numbers
Flight booking reference (to be advised by us)
Names of all passengers
Credit or debit card details

Please note: Bookings for extra leg room and group seating can only be made between 90 and four days prior to departure date. Specific seat numbers will be advised at check-in. Seats booked together may be separated by an aisle.

On certain routes extra leg room seats can only be offered adjacent to the emergency exit rows. In these cases standard CAA regulations regarding minimum age (16 years +) and mobility restrictions may apply. Monarch Airlines reserves the right to move any passengers that the cabin crew feel are unsuitable for exit row seats.

British Airways
It is not possible to book specific seats with British Airways at the time of booking, however you can access your booking from 24 hours prior to departure by going to www.ba.com and clicking on the “manage my booking” links. You will be able to view and amend your seating if required and at this stage you can also check in for your flight, which we strongly recommend you do.

If you are travelling with young children you will be able to view and amend your seating from three days prior to departure, however there may be restrictions on this facility when travelling over Christmas, New Year and Easter holidays.

Virgin Atlantic
We are happy to take your seating requests at time of booking and can give you actual seat numbers. As the airline only accepts a certain proportion of the aircraft to be pre-seated, if you are booking late it may not always be possible to allocate your seats, however you should still be given a choice at check in.

What is the baggage allowance?

Monarch Airlines
Cabin baggage
One piece per passenger. Maximum 5kg and not to exceed 45cm x 56cm x 25cm (approx 22in x 17.7in x 9.9in) In addition to the above, each passenger may also take one normal sized carrier bag containing duty free goods.

Hold baggage
Economy class: 30kg per passenger.
Premium class: 30kg per passenger.

Infants do not receive an allowance however the airline will carry one of the following free of charge: pushchair, pram, buggy, travel cot or car seat. A small amount of nappies may also be carried in the aircraft cabin.

British Airways
Cabin baggage
All Cabins: One standard- sized bag with maximum dimensions 56cm x 45cm x 25cm (22 x 17.5 x 9.85in) with a maximum weight of 23kgs (51lbs). In addition to this allowance you may also carry one laptop sized bag, handbag or briefcase.

Hold Baggage
First & Club World: three pieces per passenger, maximum 23kg each bag and not to exceed 158cm (H+W+L).
World Traveller Plus: two pieces per passener, maximum 23kg each bag and not to exceed 158cm (H+W+L)
World Traveller: one piece per passenger, maximum 23kg each bag & not to exceed 158cm (H+W+L)

Virgin Atlantic
Cabin Baggage
Upper Class: Two pieces per passenger, weighing a maximum of 6kg and not to exceed 23cm x 36cm x 56cm (approx 9in x 14in x 22in).
Premium Economy & Economy: One piece per passenger, weighing a maximum of 6kg and not to exceed 23cm x 36cm x 56cm (approx 9in x 14in x 22in).

Hold Baggage
Upper Class: three pieces per passenger, maximum 32kg each bag and when added together the three dimensions of any piece of luggage must not exceed 158cm (62in.
Premium Economy: two pieces per passenger, maximum 32kg each bag and when added together the three dimensions of any piece of luggage must not exceed 158cm (62in).
Economy: two pieces per passenger, maximum 23kg each bag with the same dimensions as above.

Infants without a seat are entitled to one piece of checked baggage weighing no more than 10kg and with dimensions of 23 cm x 36 cm x 56 cm (9in x 14in x 22in). They are also entitled to one piece of hand luggage weighing no more than 6kg. A pushchair, bassinet or car seat can also be carried free of charge.