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TUI Travel reveals 787 livery and cabin

TUI Travel has revealed the new livery for its airline fleet at a UK preview event for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The Dreamliner flew into Manchester airport on Tuesday 24th April as part of its global ‘Dream Tour’ showcasing the new aircraft. Thomson Airways, a TUI Travel airline, will be the first UK customer to take delivery of the Dreamliner, with 13 aircraft due to join the TUI Travel fleet when other TUI Travel airlines – TUIfly Nordic, Arkefly and Jetairfly – also take delivery of the Dreamliner. Work on the cabin design began in late 2011 in conjunction with Honour Branding. 

 

Thomson Airways revealed the brand new livery that will adorn the Group’s Thomson Airways, TUIFly Nordic, Arkefly and Jetairfly aircraft, which has a distinctive, dynamic wave design. This change will be accompanied by new uniforms for cabin crew and the new livery will also be reflected in destination.

Right: The Economy Club seats have been arranged so every passenger can see out of a window and enjoy a 33 or 34in pitch. Even at its lowest point, the ceiling is 6ft-high

 

Retaining the light blue colour currently seen on these TUI Travel airlines, the new livery introduces a dark blue shade which is known as ‘Dynamic Waves’. Also retained is the iconic ‘TUI Smile’ which will appear on all aircraft tailfins. This will be introduced as new aircraft are delivered and when aircraft are due to have their livery updated. All the Group’s 787s will carry the new livery.

 

Left: Passengers can charge their PEDs using the IFE hardware, and can dim the windows at the touch of a button

Michael Lambertz, chief marketing officer at TUI Travel, commented, “The launch of our new airline livery is incredibly exciting and follows many months of research with designers, customers and colleagues. It is particularly gratifying to launch our new livery whilst showcasing the Dreamliner which will come into service for Thomson Airways next year. I believe we have created a livery that complements both the futuristic design of this aircraft and the other aircraft currently in our fleets.”

 

Right: Premium Club passengers get a 38in pitch

Peter Long, chief executive of TUI Travel added, “I’m very pleased to be announcing our new livery and in the same week when we are able to preview the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner, of which we are the first UK customer to take delivery. Both our new livery design and the new 787 aircraft reinforce our commitment to modern mainstream and this is a really exciting step for us. Our new ‘Dynamic Wave’ and uniform designs will enhance our group-wide brand recognition by establishing one distinctive ‘look’ across these airlines and I look forward to seeing it in place.”

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