Thomson and First Choice holiday bookings are up since the arrival of the new state-of-the-art plane Dreamliner. Their first 787 aircraft has arrived in Manchester and a further three will be on their way this summer.
Holidaymakers will start flying on the aircraft from July 8 on routes from Gatwick, Manchester, East Midlands and Glasgow to Sanford, Florida and Cancun in Mexico.
The plane is set to revolutionise air travel, leaving passengers more relaxed and refreshed, with comfort and wellbeing features on-board reducing the effects of jet-lag. It can also fly much further distances than similar-sized aircraft and is more environmentally friendly, using 20 per cent less fuel.
Chris Browne, MD of Thomson Airways said: “After much anticipation we are very excited to welcome the 787 Dreamliner to our fleet and as the first airline in the UK to take delivery we hope our customers will enjoy the unique experience of this revolutionary aircraft. The introduction of the Dreamliner is a major milestone in our journey of modernising the holiday experience. Customers will be amazed at the unique look, feel and service – all of which will ensure the unique Thomson holiday experience starts as soon as they step on board this fabulous new aircraft.
“The extended flying range of the Dreamliner also unlocks a host of new and exciting holiday options for our customers, increasing the range of long haul destinations available with Thomson Airways, from four UK airports this summer.
“This winter we’ll fly the Dreamliner direct to Phuket in Thailand and from summer 2014 we will be introducing holidays to Mauritius and Puerto Vallarta, flying direct on our new 787 aircraft.”
Want to go on Dreamliner? Thomson offers seven nights all-inclusive at the 4T Thomson Platinum Riu Yucatan Hotel, Mexico, from £971 per person. Price is based on two adults sharing and includes Thomson 787 Dreamliner flights departing from Gatwick on September 17.
