Long Haul Holidays FAQs

We like to keep things simple around here, so to take the faff out of booking your flights, all of our seats are Economy Class. Most long-haul flights will provide blankets, pillows and in-flight entertainment anyway, and let's be honest - what more could you want? Even in First Class they don't feed you grapes and fan you with palm leaves, and trust us - we've asked. That's why we thought we'd save you the trouble (and some dosh), by already selecting the best flight option for your travels. No need to thank us. Really.

We're the Home of Holiday Perks, so of course it comes with extras, you silly sandcastle! When you book a long-haul holiday with us, you can expect...

• To pay the same deposit as a short-haul holiday (£30pp) and then choose how you pay the rest with our flexible payment options

• To choose the flights and hotel combination that works best for you, thanks to our pick 'n' mix packages*

• And - most importantly - to Holiday More, Pay Less with our added-value hotel picks

*Sadly no fizzy cola bottle sweets are included in these packages. We've raised this with our Marketing manager.

Yes! Which is good news for us, because 10 hours on a flight with no food? The hanger would be real. So yes, you will get food - and chances are it'll be loads better than that ham sandwich you normally pick up from WHSmith's. Instead, the lovely flight attendants will come round with a hot meal, drinks (everything from water to wine), and even snacks if you're really lucky. Oh, and we've got news for you. Plane food has come a long way, so these days you're more likely to get rich tomatoey gnocchi than spongey chicken and potatoes. We even got a mini tub of ice cream once. We still think about it sometimes. We loved that ice cream.

Check below to see what's included on your flight (fingers crossed for that ice cream).

Long-haul flights have all the bells and whistles. Well, all the screens and headphones at least - or IFE (In Flight Entertainment) systems, if you want to be techy about it. That's smart talk for you'll have your very own personal screen on the back of the seat in front of you, so you can get comfy and stick a film (or three) on. Unless you choose Avatar, in which case you might just about make it halfway through. Some flights even include stuff especially for the kids - like activity packs and kids' films, so they can watch Frozen for the 50th time without forcing you to join them. Unless you're Charlotte from our Content team, in which case absolutely no forcing would be required.

Check below to see what's included on your flight.

We're gonna tell you something more shocking than when Ross told Rachel they were on a break. Ready?

Long-haul flights are actually even comfier than short-haul ones.

There. Now you know. You'll have plenty legroom, a hot meal to break up the journey, and your own personal screen so you can stick a film on. Or track your flight path to see where abouts in the world you are. No judging here. If you'd rather watch a tiny cartoon plane moving on a screen than the new Marvel movie, then who are we to judge? Oh - and most flights will provide blankets, neck pillows and headphones too. Show-offs.

Your airline will take care of all the basics - comfy seat, tasty food, cheesy films - but that doesn't mean you can't still do a few things yourself to make sure your journey's as comfortable as possible. Our tips? Stick a comfy outfit on. Elasticated waistbands all the way, that's what we say. And don't forget to layer up. A jumper or cosy hoodie is an absolute must, no matter how excited you are for the tropical climate that's gonna greet you on the other side. The plane's usually on the chillier side, so come prepared. And make sure to bring any essentials you know you can't relax without. Eye mask. Slippers. Cuddly toy. Hey, we don't judge!

Simply speaking, a long-haul holiday is just like a short-haul holiday, but it takes a bit longer to get there. Holidays with flight times of 6 hours or more are generally considered long-haul.

Everyone's in the same boat (well, plane - but you get the idea), on a long-haul flight, so the airline staff will do everything they can to make sure your journey is as comfortable as possible. Drinks, meals and in-flight entertainment are all pretty standard, no matter where you sit, and you'll often get comforts like blankets and pillows so you can get really cosy.

Hand luggage allowance:

All long-haul TUI flights include one piece of hand luggage per person (excluding infants).

Hold luggage allowance:

Hold luggage is not included in the price of a long-haul TUI flight. You can add hold luggage to your booking for £25 per bag, each way. If you select 'add hold bag' when placing your booking with us, the hold luggage allowance is:

This baggage allowance can be shared with other passengers on your booking, so if you have two hold luggage bags of 20kg on the booking, one bag could weigh 23kg, for example, and the other 17kg (coming to a total of 40kg). The maximum weight for a single piece of luggage is 25kg.

Additional allowances:

Infants have a 10kg hold luggage allowance which can be shared with other passengers on the same booking.

Hand luggage allowance:

All long-haul American Airlines flights include two pieces of hand luggage per person (including children). This includes 1 cabin bag and 1 personal item, such as a purse or small handbag, which needs to fit under the seat in front of you. Infant bookings include only 1 cabin bag.

Cabin Bag:

Personal item:

Hold luggage allowance:

All long-haul American Airlines flights include one piece of hold luggage per person (including children).

Additional allowances:

The following items aren't considered a 'personal item,' and can be taken on the flight in addition to the above allowances:

• Nappy bags (one per child)

• Breast pumps

• Small cooler of breast milk

• Child safety seats, strollers and medical or mobility devices

Just a heads up - if space is limited in the cabin or if these items aren't needed during the flight, they might need to be checked in.

Hand luggage allowance:

All long-haul British Airways flights include two pieces of hand luggage per person (including children). This includes 1 cabin bag and 1 handbag. Infant bookings include only 1 cabin bag.

Cabin Bag:

Hand bag:

Hold luggage allowance:

All long-haul British Airways flights (6h+ duration) include one piece of hold luggage per person (including children).

Short haul flights (less than 6h duration) do not include hold luggage unless added as an in-flight extra at the time of booking or after booking via the airline website.

Additional allowances:

If you're travelling with a child or infant, you can check in two items from the below list for free:

• A fully-collapsible pushchair or buggy

• A car/booster seat

• A travel cot

• A baby back carrier

Hand luggage allowance:

All Emirates flights include one piece of hand luggage per person (including children).

Hold luggage allowance:

All Emirates flights include one piece of hold luggage per person (including children).

Additional allowances:

If you're travelling with an infant then you can bring one carry-cot or fully-collapsible pram or buggy into the cabin, if there's space. If there isn't enough room, it'll be checked into the hold compartment.

Hand luggage allowance:

All long-haul Virgin Atlantic flights include one piece of hand luggage per person.

Babies and toddlers aged 0-23 months are entitled to one hang luggage bag each, weighing up to 6kg.

Adults can also take a handbag, small backpack, pocketbook or purse in addition to the above hand luggage allowance.

Hold luggage allowance:

All long-haul Virgin Atlantic flights include one piece of hold luggage per person (excluding infants).

Extra allowances:

If you're travelling with an infant or child, you can take a fully-collapsible pushchair and one car seat, which will be stored in the hold (handed over at check-in) in addition to the above hold luggage allowance.