Arriving This Fall: American Airlines Plans More Dreamliner Flying from New York City

One of the first Boeing 787 Dreamliners built
American Airlines said that it will begin to operate a number of routes originating at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City that are currently served by Boeing 777 aircraft to Boeing 787 Dreamliners with the start of the winter flying season.
The change will bring with it the numerous advantages of the Dreamliner, which include more advanced air filtration and purification, a quieter passenger cabin, larger windows that allow more natural light into the cabin, and higher humidity levels.
The routes out of JFK that will receive the Dreamliner instead of the Triple Seven include flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, which will see the 787-8 Dreamliner; Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, India, which will see the 787-9 Dreamliner; Aeroporto Internacional de São Paulo-Guarulhos, which will also see the 787-9 Dreamliner; Haneda Airport in Tokyo, which also gets the 787-9 Dreamliner; and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport in Spain, which will see the 787-8 Dreamliner.
The larger windows offer an electrochromic dimming feature instead of more traditional shades.  The windows, which are at a higher eye level, make the cabin seem much more airy and give passengers a better view of the horizon. As a result of this design, passengers not seated at a window to be able to see outside as well.
In addition, the Dreamliner is made from lightweight composite materials which makes it far more fuel-efficient than older planes.
The use of composites has several implications beyond the fuel savings derived from the lower weight, including cabin pressure set to 1,800 m (6,000 ft) altitude instead of 2,400 m (8,000 ft), which is the norm on older aircraft. . As a result, passengers typically experience fewer headaches and arrive at their destinations less fatigued because as a consequence of the lower perceived altitude, which allows allows the blood to absorb more oxygen.
For improved air quality, relative humidity is maintained at 15% instead of 4%, also possible due to the use of composites, which, unlike metals, aren’t subject to corrosion. In addition, the Dreamliner uses Donaldson’s Air Purification System, or APS, that removes dust, particles, bacteria and viruses, allergens, odors, cleaning agents, and emissions from internal materials, cosmetics, and other personal care products from the air in the cabin.
Cabin air is provided by compressors instead of engine-bleed air, a far more efficient process that uses less energy. The use of HEPA filters remove airborne particles, a gaseous filtration system removes odors, irritants, and gaseous contaminants that can bother throats, eyes, and noses, and a system that removes ozone from outside air also contribute to passenger comfort.
American’s winter flying season begins on October 27, 2024.
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