What type of plane is a TUI Dreamliner?

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Each one has between 300 and 345 seats, inclusive of Premium and economy seating. Partially made up of composite materials, the Dreamliner features a General Electric GEnx-1B engine.



The TUI "Dreamliner" is a Boeing 787, a wide-body, twin-engine jet airliner known for its advanced composite airframe and fuel efficiency. TUI Airways operates two specific variants: the 787-8 and the slightly larger 787-9. These aircraft are the flagship of TUI's long-haul fleet, used for popular holiday routes to the Caribbean, Florida, and Mexico. The 787-8 typically carries around 300 passengers, while the 787-9 can accommodate up to 345 in a two-class configuration (Economy and Premium). Key features that define the Dreamliner experience on TUI include its signature large, electronically dimmable windows, higher cabin humidity to reduce jetlag, and quieter engines. In 2026, TUI continues to market these planes as a premium way to travel, highlighting the smoother ride provided by the 787's "Gusto" gust-suppression technology, which automatically adjusts control surfaces to minimize the feeling of turbulence for passengers in the cabin.

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This high aspect ratio wing design combined with efficiency enhancing raked wing tips allow the 787 to be one of the fastest commercial aircraft (Mach 0.85 cruise speed) while consuming less fuel than today's comparably sized aircraft.

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Best seats in the Premium cabin are definitely Row 1 A/C or G/J where you will have loads of extra legroom and no difficulty getting in and out of your window seat. (just flown recently myself in Row 1 )There is no restricted view from seats in premium cabin except Row 7 A/C which does not have a window.

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• Because the 787 is pressurized at about 6,000 feet rather than 8,000 feet, you'll breathe easier. More oxygen in your lungs means better sleep, less chance of headache, no difficulty breathing (flying at altitude is like sleeping at a ski resort).

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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.

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The seats are so cramped in economy that the legroom of a similar seat on a 777 or a 747 feels like a business-class seat. Intelligent engineering allows for seat-backs to recline but to compensate, the seat bottom lunges forward — thereby only providing an illusion of a recline.

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The Dreamliner has a cabin width of exactly 18 feet (5.5 metres), which just happens to be 15 inches (38 centimetres) narrower than the B-777. If you install seating in a 2-4-2 eight abreast layout, then your economy class passengers are even better off than on a B777 in nine abreast.

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On our long-haul flights – of seven hours or more – you'll get free bottle of water when you board, plus a main meal* and a lighter snack before landing. Your main meal will be served with a glass of wine, followed by your choice of tea or coffee.

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In July 2003, a public naming competition was held for the 7E7, for which out of 500,000 votes cast online the winning title was Dreamliner. Other names included eLiner, Global Cruiser, and Stratoclimber. All Nippon Airways launched the 787 program with an order for 50 aircraft in 2004.

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The defect is a small, paper-thin gap in the attachment, Boeing said. Such gaps are typically plugged using a filler known as a shim. The shims in the attachment were incorrectly sized so that the gap exceeded the five-thousandths of an inch allowable in the specification.

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The 787's latest problem mirrors production issues discovered over 2020 and 2021 that included improperly fitted shimming that led to paper-thin gaps between surfaces on the Dreamliner's fuselage.

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Complimentary meals are included with all our long-haul flights. Menus vary depending on your destination and flight time, and all meals are followed by a hot drink. We'll also pass through the cabin with complimentary bar services offering soft, hot and alcoholic drinks of your choice.

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The B787 has an active turbulence suppression system, and the passenger experiences that as less turbulence.

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The Bottom Line: The Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-9 are very similar aircraft, suited for similar missions. As one would expect, the slightly larger A350-900 has a seat-mile cost advantage, while the 787-9 has an advantage in cost per block hour. These aircraft are competitive, and nearly tie in economic performance.

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Enjoy the latest movies, one of the classics, TV series or music. Passengers who have opted for Deluxe will receive headphones on board. On board the Boeing B787, the seat features a USB charging outlet, so don't forget to bring the USB cable of your smartphone or tablet.

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If you're on a short or mid-haul flight – that's anything less than seven hours including Cape Verde – you'll find our Café menu on board. It's packed with tempting treats, snacks and drinks, plus great-value meal deals and a range of hot food, too. Check out the full Café menu here. *Selected products included.

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But we think row 10 seats are the best seats. They are extra room seats not extra legroom . On this flight was easy to get to the toilet . On long haul they are right next to premium so not aloud to use them so a long walk back but you don't have people queuing in front of you so better for sleeping.

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The sound comes from the rotary hydraulic motor situated in the wheel well of the jet which turns the drive shaft for the flap drive screw jacks.

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Deliveries of the Boeing 787 were stopped by the FAA in May 2021 after production flaws surfaced and concerns over Boeing's inspection methods. The FAA then declared in February 2022 that it would not allow Boeing to self-certify the completion of each 787 aircraft.

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