Your guide to the 787 Dreamliner

TUI Airways fly direct to selected long haul destinations on the 787 Dreamliner - a state-of-the-art jet that's changing the future of flying. But you don't have to take our word for it - last year, 94% of passengers rated their experience on the Dreamliner as good or excellent.

Take a peek inside the cabin on a virtual tour, or watch our videos to hear all about the plane's features from a Cabin Manager and a Senior First Officer.

What's different about the Dreamliner?

Bigger Windows

The windows on a 787 Dreamliner are about 30% bigger than those on your average plane. What’s more, when you’re ready to sleep, you can dim them at the touch of a button.

Room Overhead

Even at its lowest point, the Dreamliner cabin is over 6-foot high, so there’s a real sense of space.

More Oxygen

You’ll leave the plane feeling fresher when you fly on the Dreamliner. This is because its cabin pressure allows more oxygen to be absorbed into your blood.

Mood Lighting

Your body clock is more in tune wherever you’re heading on the Dreamliner, as the plane features a high-spec mood lighting system that can mimic things like dawn and dusk.

A Quieter Flight

The Dreamliner will generate 60 per cent less noise than standard planes during take-off and landing. It’ll be quieter in the air, too.

Quality Time

You can indulge in some proper ‘me’ time on the Dreamliner. It’s kitted out with state-of-the-art seatback TVs with USB's to charge your personal device.

TUI cabin crew standing next to the airplane seating.
TUI cabin crew handing lunch to a customer.
A family seated on the plane.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner - the technical lowdown

Composite material

While standard planes are metal, the Dreamliner is made of something called composite – a combination of different materials. It means it’s stronger, lighter and more aerodynamic.

Ultra fast

The plane flies at Mach 0.85. That’s the equivalent of 640 miles per hour – about three times faster than a Formula 1 car at full throttle.

Powerful engines

When it comes to powerful engines, the Dreamliner’s take some beating. Each one has enough power to supply energy to two million iPods at the same time.

More fuel-efficient

Thanks to its composite structure and revolutionary engines, the plane is more fuel-efficient and emits less CO2 – about 20 per cent less carbon on a flight from Britain to America.

A bigger reach

The 787 Dreamliner can fly about 8,000 miles without stopping, which means it can go direct to destinations other planes can’t reach.

See our A-Z guide for more details.