Thomson Airways to Operate 'Dreamliner' from January 2012

Thomson Airways which operates a number of holiday routes from Belfast International will be the first UK airline to use the new Boeing 787 'dreamliner'.

The airline says the new aircraft will offer its customers "unrivalled levels of comfort with more personal space: improved wellbeing through the overall flight experience; and a new range of long haul destinations".

The company is taking a total of eight aircraft and will be the first UK airline to fly the Dreamliner.

TUI Travel PLC, Europe's leading travel company and parent company of Thomson Airways, is taking a further five, making thirteen aircraft across the Group.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, is being welcomed as the greatest advance in aviation history since the development of Concorde in early 1970. Thomson has promised to offer more personal space onboard the Dreamliner by providing more legroom in long haul economy that any other European leisure airline.

Dreamliner Will Reduce Jet Lag Symptoms

The company says the Dreamliner will reduce the symptoms of jet lag associated with long flights due to its unique lighting system which recreates the sunrise and sunset of its final destination alongside higher humidity levels in the cabin.

Thomson Airways will also be using aromatherapy fragrances onboard the Dreamliner to ensure customers feel relaxed and refreshed and a bar area will also provide customers with unlimited fresh fruit smoothies and mineral water – a first in the UK charter market.

Following recent research, Thomson Airways found that 43% of people would definitely consider flying long haul for a week's holiday if symptoms of jet lag were reduced. The airline believes this will lead to a growth in consumer demand for shorter duration long haul holidays.

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