Thomson Airways, the first UK airline to fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, will operate the 787 Dreamliner aircraft on behalf of the tour operator Falcon Holidays direct non-stop from Dublin Airport to Montego Bay in Jamaica and Cancun in Mexico, starting from the 12th and 13th June 2016.
A new aircraft like the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is having an impact on travellers’ decisions to venture on a long-haul trip, with one in three of those surveyed by TUI stating the introduction of these new aircraft has inspired them to go further afield on holiday.
To celebrate the launch of the Dreamliner 787, Falcon is inviting its customers to take a journey on an Interactive Dreamliner Dash to learn more about the new plane. The story uses a “Catch Me If You Can”-style secret agent narrative to visually showcase new features of the plane. Participants will get a chance to win an iPad Mini for their travels. The competition closes at midnight GMT on February 6th 2016. Terms & Conditions apply.
The features of the new Dreamliner 787 are:
- Lighter on the environment – a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions on a typical Dreamliner flight.
- Unrivalled comfort – customers travelling on the Dreamliner benefit from the on-board features, which reduce the effects of jetlag, make for a quieter and smoother flight, and give customers fantastic views ensuring that their holiday begins the moment they step on board.
- Large windows and controllable light – the windows on the Dreamliner are 30% bigger than the average aircraft windows (27x47cm), allowing every customer a view of the horizon. Electric dimmers on all windows mean customers can determine the degree of light they let in.
- Bigger seats - travel in Economy Club and you’ll get a 32” seat pitch. Upgrade to Premium Club and you’ll get 38”, meaning plenty of room to stretch out.
- Technology – state-of-the-art 9” TVs.
- Extended flying range – aircraft is designed to lower costs on long-distance routes that don't require the capacity of the larger sized aeroplane (such as a Boeing 777). The extended flying range of this
- Mid-sized aircraft therefore offers the prospect of many more long-haul flight options.
- Reduced jetlag – reduced symptoms of jetlag due to increased hydration levels and lower cabin pressure.
