A few 787 updates today that are short bit. United Airlines fly the 787 commerically for the first time since grounding. United took two of its 787 aircraft back into the air today with flight UA1 between Houston Intercontinental and Chicago O'Hare (departing 11:00/arriving 13:20 local) - whilst a 2nd 787 flight took off as UA80 from Houston Intercontinental to Newark … [Read more...]
787 Update: Thomson Airways cuts 787 from May and June
UK leisure carrier Thomson Airways (part of TUI) was meant to be the UK launch carrier of the 787, with services commencing on the 1st May 2013. However, this launch has been suspended due to the ongoing issues with the Boeing 787 and the batteries inside it that have been giving Boeing a major headache. Thomson Airways 787's are not part of the "currently grounded fleet of … [Read more...]
Safety Video Saturday: Thomson Airways
It's Saturday - and for a lot of England, the start of the school holidays. So for those families jetting off to the sun, please put your seat in the upright position, tray table stowed, seat-belt fastened as Alice and Co present the safety video for Thomson Airways http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjHCc6TZhaM (and a thanks to Andrew who wrote in to suggest this one. I had … [Read more...]
Thomson Airways updates its 787 plans – announces first destinations and operations dates
Thomson Airways have today confirmed the first destinations for their batch of 787-8 Dreamliners. Thomson Airways is intending to operate the aircraft from Gatwick, Manchester, East Midlands and Glasgow to Cancun and Florida from 1st May 2013. They will also beat other UK operators to the punch being the first operator of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in the UK. For those … [Read more...]