Because it appears now, the 787 will likely be deployed to Schiphol on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. After all, the schedule can nonetheless change.
Final summer season, EgyptAir flew alternately with the 737 and Airbus A320neo to the Dutch airport. These plane can accommodate 142 to 154 passengers. Using the Dreamliner means a doubling of the passenger capability per flight, as a result of that plane can transport 309 passengers: 30 within the luxurious Enterprise Class and 279 in Economic system.
The Egyptians are certainly not the one ones utilizing a widebody on comparatively quick flights to Schiphol. Turkish Airways, Finnair and Air Europa, amongst others, do the identical. This manner it’s nonetheless doable to develop the capability with out further slots.
At present (throughout the winter season), EgyptAir virtually completely makes use of the 737 on passenger flights to Schiphol, with an occasional 787 or A330 in between.
The 787 Enterprise Class seats fold flat and all supply direct aisle entry. This makes this class far more luxurious than within the 737 or A320neo. Photograph: EgyptAir
