Originally Posted by
Roger
Vancouver is an ideal route for the plane in my opinion. Digging around I saw some evidence yesterday that fuel savings are greater than the 20% Boeing had anticipated, Air Nippon have been getting 21% with their 787-8 and the 787-9 has even more efficiency and a super high tech tail fin from military technology that'll reduce drag even more compared to the 787-8 so the fuel savings are going to be fantastic for AIR as it gradually receives delivery of the ten 787-9's they have on order. Quite apart from that and perhaps more importantly, customer reaction to the Dreamliner from extensive survey's conducted by other airlines has been extremely positive.
Excellent cabin pressure, better humidity, very low noise level's and the massive windows have been extremely well received by passengers.
Air have options for another 8 as previously mentioned, total possible 18.