I haven't travelled to DR with Airtours (I usually go with JMC/Thomas Cook), but I have been to other long haul destinations with them. But it really doesn't make any difference who your operator is, the charter flights from UK are all the same - they squeeze in as many as possible!
Unless you are travelling in the "premium" bit at the front you are all going to be squashed tomatoes. The cost of the premium cabin does add quite a bit (with Thomas Cook it is £200 return per person), but personally I think it's worth it. Nine or more hours in the air is a long time to be uncomfortable!
You are all going to be bored stiff too - sorry! Even if Airtours have seat back TV (and I don't know if they do or not), the choice of channels will be limited. I watch TV, listen to my CDs, read, do crosswords - and I still get bored on long flights. Your best bet is to sleep if you can.
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