Published on : Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Thomson Airways today celebrated the departure of the first long haul Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight from Newcastle International Airport. Flight TOM 392 took off from Newcastle headed for Orlando Sanford, Florida this morning.
Thomson operated this flight on board its plane Angel of the Sky which was named following a competition that ran in the region last year. The winner, Danielle Moore from Jarrow, was one of 288 customers who travelled on the flight. In addition to this route, Thomson Airways will also fly the Dreamliner on the first non-stop service from Newcastle to Cancun, Mexico.
The Dreamliner has revolutionised air travel and leaves holidaymakers more relaxed and refreshed than ever before, 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% less fuel.
The Dreamliner also boasts incredible space inside the cabins, with the lowest point inside the plane measuring more than six feet. To showcase this space, Thomson enlisted the help of local ballet dancer Oliver Blake from Sunderland who performed a variety of moves inside the cabin.
Carl Gissing, Director of Customer Service at Thomson Airways comments: “We are delighted to introduce our Dreamliner to Newcastle Airport and are thrilled to be the first airline to operate this incredible aircraft from the North East. The aim has always been to ensure we offer Dreamliner services from different regions across the UK so that customers can experience this aircraft from their doorstep.
“The introduction of the Dreamliner is a major milestone in our journey of modernising the holiday experience. Customers travelling from Newcastle will be amazed at the unique look, feel and service – all of which will ensure the Thomson holiday experience starts as soon as they step on board this fabulous new aircraft.”
Source:-Newcastle Airport
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