Originally Posted by
dmouse88
According to my records no B788's were used for this route during 2016, only B738's. Although HER can handle B788's the new long range flight destinations and the demise of the B763's would preclude there use on short range flights.
Thomson has and does use the 788 on shorthaul in the peak summer months from LGW, mostly with a short haul configuration (minus a Premium cabin) from what I understand.
However it's far too early on for charter airlines to be releasing details of their intentions re aircraft types/routes, unless you're talking long haul which I guess would 99% guarantee a Dreamliner.
So you'll just have to wait and see nearer the time. Just because a particular type was used one year, doesn't mean it will be the same year in year out I'm afraid.