Originally Posted by CabinCrewe
werent the 767s just leaving as leases ended? why renew leases when you have your own 787's with timetabled downtime (where you couldnt possibly squeeze a long haul roundtrip). Dont see any major problem. They have more 787s to be delivered which will allow genuine true expansion.
Some 767s were owned, they were from the days of Britannia Airways and Air2000. Even if there was a lease, the lease was renewed when the 767 was moved to another TUI airline.
The problem is Thomson has a plane shortage. They're short on short haul aircraft so have put 787s flying short haul. And then they're short on long haul aircraft so cannot expand quickly. If they kept more 767s the shortage wouldn't be there.
Originally Posted by sparlysam
Travelled on the B787 to RHO from MAN recently and was totally underwhelmed. Strange noises on take off and landing (pumps)?? unimpressive IFE window dimming switched off and lighting system not mimicing dawn or dusk.
Cheers Sam
It's a plane. It's the biggest gimmick in the history of air travel. It's more fuel efficient and pressurised to a higher altitude. All of the talk about mood lighting to feel fresher, touch button windows, better entertainment, and jet lag-beating is somewhat of a sales gimmick.