These Are The Airlines Operating The Most Flights With The Boeing 787-10 This October

The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner continues to be a key player for airlines globally, providing a balance of capacity, fuel efficiency, and passenger comfort. This October, a select group of airlines scheduled many flights with this aircraft, catering to demand across their international and long-haul networks.

But first… how did the stretched 787 prove to be so popular?

The Boeing 787-10’s popularity stems from its fuel efficiency, spacious capacity, and passenger comfort, ideal for high-demand routes. As the largest in the 787 Dreamliner series, it offers lower operating costs for medium to long-haul flights while still accommodating up to 330 passengers.

Its design, including advanced materials and aerodynamics, boosts its appeal to airlines.

Singapore Airlines
, the launch customer, first received the 787-10 in 2018, showcasing the aircraft’s versatility in their regional and international operations. Despite being the launch customer, the south-east Asian airline is not one of the most avid users. Based on the latest data for October 2024, here are the top six airlines operating the most flights with the Boeing 787-10, according to Cirium, an aviation analytics company.

1

EVA Air (BR)

984 flights for October 2024

EVA Air
leads the pack with an impressive 984 flights scheduled for October 2024. The airline utilizes its Boeing 787-10 fleet primarily on critical routes across Asia, North America, and Europe. EVA Air’s Boeing 787-10 aircraft offer 336,528 seats this month, with 546 million available seat miles (ASMs).

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The high number of seats and ASMs reflects EVA Air’s strategy of leveraging the 787-10’s capacity on high-demand routes. This aircraft type is integral to EVA’s operations, particularly on transpacific routes where the balance between efficiency and capacity is critical.

The airlines operating the most routes on the 787-10:

2

United Airlines (UA)

977 flights for October 2024

United Airlines
is a close second, operating 977 flights with the Boeing 787-10 this month. The airline’s aircraft usage primarily focuses on transatlantic and transpacific routes from its major hubs in the US.

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In October 2024, United offered 310,686 seats across these flights, with a remarkable 1.32 billion ASMs, making it a key player in the long-haul market. According to Cirium, the 787-10’s fuel efficiency and range capabilities are critical for United’s long-haul strategy, helping to connect major cities across the globe efficiently.

3

All Nippon Airways (NH)

880 flights for October 2024

All Nippon Airways
(ANA) is operating 880 flights with the Boeing 787-10 this October, deploying the aircraft on high-demand routes between Japan and destinations in Europe, North America, and Asia. ANA’s 787-10 fleet will offer 352,680 seats this month, generating 274 million ASMs.

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ANA continues to rely on the 787-10’s unique combination of range and passenger capacity to meet the needs of both business and leisure travelers. The airline’s choice to utilize this aircraft on long-haul routes aligns with its focus on efficiency and passenger comfort.

4

Etihad Airways (EY)

621 flights for October 2024

Etihad Airways
ranks fourth with 621 flights scheduled for October 2024, utilizing the Boeing 787-10 across its global network. The airline’s 787-10 fleet provides 203,643 seats this month, comprising 640 million ASMs.

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Etihad strategically deploys this aircraft on critical routes connecting Abu Dhabi to major destinations across Europe, Asia, and North America. According to Cirium, Etihad’s use of the 787-10 is part of its broader fleet strategy aimed at reducing fuel costs while maintaining a high level of service on long-haul routes.

5

British Airways (BA)

596 flights for October 2024

British Airways
is scheduled to operate 596 flights with the Boeing 787-10 this October, offering 152,576 seats across its network. The airline uses the Dreamliner on premium transatlantic and long-haul routes from its hub at London Heathrow.

With a total of 589 million ASMs, British Airways continues to focus on maximizing the Boeing 787-10’s potential for connecting high-traffic, long-haul routes while ensuring comfort for its passengers.

How many 787-10 does each airline have?

6

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL)

575 flights for October 2024.

KLM
closes out the top six with 575 flights scheduled this month using the Boeing 787-10. The airline is offering 182,850 seats and generating 826 million ASMs in October 2024. KLM primarily deploys the 787-10 on long-haul routes from its Amsterdam Schiphol hub to destinations across North America, Asia, and Africa.

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KLM’s strategy of utilizing the 787-10 helps it cater to high passenger demand on these long-distance routes while ensuring operational efficiency. According to Cirium, KLM continues to capitalize on the combination of Dreamliner’s range, capacity, and fuel savings.

KLM and the Boeing 787