The 787 was NEVER meant to be called the "Dreamliner"

[@35ic]

Global cruiser sounds like some shipping company’s name. Dreamliner is so good and catchy I’ve always loved it

[@tonis204]

For many passengers, the trip they are on is "dream of a lifetime". So DREAMLINER, it is........

[@35ic]

@@tonis204 very true. The best flight I had was a Dreamliner and let me tell you, it lived up to its name!

[@karoluxas1141]

yeah it kinda sounds like rippof of worldwide express

[@seventh-hydra]

Global Cruiser sounds like a US military transport from the 80s tbh Dreamliner sounds comfortable, modern, and luxurious

[@Lelouch980]

I wonder what do they call the 737 MAX 8? Dream of a lifetime really sure lives up to its name

[@drewbaum]

The “global cruiser” sounds like something my grandparents would fly on…

[@Kayshots]

It sounds more like a tourbus idk

[@tinycockjock1967]

Seems like the higher ups are in that age range

[@_________.]

HEY youre cruisin for a bruisin

[@enduity]

Right now your comment has 787 likes :)

[@kkrsnn5632]

Clipper Jet etc 😁

[@AMCustomCoasters]

Global Cruiser and Strato Climber sound like they would have been given to a 1950s military bomber

[@mr.hermitsquid2694]

I thought the same thing

[@samy7013]

You’re both on the right track. That’s because the Boeing Statocruiser was indeed a real aircraft already. For anyone who’s skeptical: look it up!

[@mr.hermitsquid2694]

​@samy7013 yes! Boeing 377 and kc97! I knew that I have heard of that before. I have eaten in a kc97 in colorado springs before! Thank you for that.

[@josjoe1928]

Thats bcuz of the stratofortress

[@BillSmith-fx7xx]

B - 52 StratoFortress

[@supersonicfroot]

Dreamliner also works well because it handles so many long routes that might involve passengers sleeping… sort of implies you’ll get a good rest onboard. (Though with modern economy seat pitch and width, who can say…)

[@StevoE7]

I think it's ironic that the 787 brought with it the 3-3-3 layout in what was supposed to be a 2-4-2 jet, while being called the "Dreamliner"

[@Kayshots]

@@StevoE7 so it basicly got an extra row, and still is super spacious. I love the 787-9 Dreamliner. Been on it for an 11 hour straight flight, I'll compare it to a straight 9 hour flight on an a330-300

[@dmrr7739]

@@Kayshots the 2-4-2 configuration would mean you would never be more than one seat from an aisle. That plan was never likely to survive contact with the airlines though.

[@lzh4950]

@@dmrr7739 On the flip side when holidaying with my parents, my mother insisted that all 3 of us sit together, hence when we flew on a plane with a 2-4-2 layout, none of us could have a window seat (unlike with a 3-3-3 or 3-4-3 layout)

[@ramululavudya527]

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[@chai8941]

Global Cruiser is such a mid name imo. Dreamliner is so much better

[@arnoldcobarrubias6593]

IMO GC was better

[@soilentgreen7]

Still a crap plane

[@greenfieldairport]

e liner shouldve won btw

[@hirijeHirije]

Im your 1k like

[@FrequencyORD]

Global Cruiser sounds like some old lockheed from the 50s

[@n.gineer8102]

I thought “Low rider” myself.

[@lmjr400]

I actually voted for Dreamliner .. I remember this

[@ryunosukeyoshida9686]

Congrats your vote counted

[@Chavez787]

🤥

[@TheRealYashNotFake]

@@Chavez787he’s using Apple Memoji, he ain’t lying

[@United_StatesMilitary]

You’re a gigachad 🗿

[@harrisonofcolorado8886]

I've always liked the nickname "Dreamliner". I don't think "Gobal Cruiser" would have really worked.

[@all-caps3927]

Dreamliner, was definitely the right choice. That name is iconic in the aviation industry now.

[@Spoppy90]

Really glad they go with Dreamliner, the first time I saw her, it is a dream airplane, beautifully designer, comfortable and that window is just 👌🎉

[@aristotelisgoudelis7846]

Love the Dreamliner but hate when cabin crew dim the windows completely when I want to look out but can’t

[@ronashman8463]

I am glad I am not the only one, bro.

[@jochenkraus7016]

Someone who travelled with one also complained about that. The mechanical blinds on other planes are more convenient but it might be a problem with the big windows. You open one to watch or take photos and the whole plane is lit like you switched on a searchlight.

[@TheMrAlesT]

What do you mean? It auto-dims?

[@jochenkraus7016]

@@TheMrAlesT As far as I understood the cabin crew dims the windows and you can't do that by yourself.

[@otacon8907]

Yep, this was my only complaint when I had to travel with this plane, 13h from Warsaw to Tokyo. I wanted to take some pictures of the beautiful landscape of Mongolia, but there was no way of controlling the dimming

[@beatriceana1754]

Bro that loop was smooth 😂

Right? I had to check whether the video started again!

[@questmrzero]

a dreamliner just passed over me while watching this 😂

[@bliaher1582]

Dreamliner just sounds so good. Just something about it.

[@BubbafromSapperton]

I really like the name Dreamliner 🤗

[@tristanhnl]

It's a dream more on Japan Airlines than other airlines operating the 787....because JAL is literally the only one operating 8-across in economy, the others squeeze in one more seat, making the configuration tight and uncomfortable for most people. And it looks like Airbus is making it possible to do 10-across in the A350, also making a comfortable plane into a sardine can. *sigh.....

[@everettmadsen4265]

787 is plenty comfortable 9 abreast

[@tristanhnl]

@@everettmadsen4265 I'm glad you think so, as most others do not.

[@everettmadsen4265]

@@tristanhnl Please cite the data supporting your claim of most people finding the 787 uncomfortable. Anecdotes are not a source. In my anecdotal experience the overwhelming majority of people I know who have flown the 787 love it.

[@thanuk5778]

I flew the JAL 787 couple of times and holyshit….i am blown away every single time at how spacious the economy class seats are. I’m 5’10 and still had so much extra legroom to really relax. Seriously amazing

[@tristanhnl]

@@thanuk5778 , yes!!!!! That's how Boeing intended the 787 to be....very spacious and comfortable. But of course the airlines only see dollar signs, so they turn the 787 into a sardine can *sigh ....

[@Itsme-fn9mc]

Dreamliner sounds the best, makes it sound like a new comfy smooth plane

[@TheTwinkiefoot]

"Skydiver" might be more appropriate considering how things are going with that company

[@alexr5557]

I’m lucky enough to be a 787 Captain. It is a ‘Dream’ to fly.

[@Clyde-2055]

You’re lucky that you don’t have to sit back in 9-across coach …

[@dynasty0019]

Boeing probably wanted the "Global Cruiser" name because they were developing the Sonic Cruiser simultaneously. Two "Cruisers" that were supposed to carry the future of the company with both speed and efficiency. However rising oil prices and the Dreamliner's own ballooning budget made Boeing shelved the Sonic Cruiser project early on.

[@tiadaid]

Actually it’s more of a historical tie in - they had the 377 Stratocruiser back in the 1940s.

[@AaronShenghao]

Plus nobody who buys planes was actually interested in Sonic Cruiser...

[@mik7652]

Flown on a Dreamliner fro Toronto to London, the flight was smooth as hell

[@ASlikesMACROPHAGE]

They thought dream liner wouldn’t sound right, when they hear the quiet and peaceful cabin and the giant dreamy windows, they think it actually fits.

[@Baller-u1j]

I read “Boeing” at 7:37am XD

[@KlaxontheImpailr]

Those 4 options are a damn tough choice, they’re all so good. 😮

[@studiomg3212]

Dreamliner is such a majestic name, perfect fit imo

[@celtdoggy]

Dream Liner kind of harks back to when flying was a grand full-service experience. Stewardesses, nice meals, pillows, blankets, hot washcloths, smoking and free drinks.

[@dwaithvedhus5957]

The name Dreamliner is just perfect ❤😊

[@shinokaminamikaze]

That loop is flawless

[@CinemaDemocratica]

Dreamliner is much the superior name to Global Cruiser. Others have said that it sounds like a freight company, to me that's being generous; I think it sounds like a friggin minivan.

[@rizwanwasi7019]

It proved that common people have more sensible minds than any management.

[@JJJJ-gl2uf]

Dream liner was the right choice.

[@JamesAidan-s7o]

Screamliner when it catches fire.

[@jdillon8360]

Dreamliner is clearly the better name of the four.

[@themindset3329]

Dreamliner has an emotional and aspirational charm to it. People will be materialising dreams on them, flying to their dream destinations for either holidays, exciting job opportunities or long anticipated reencounters. Like honestly all planes, the 787 is a machine of dreams ✨

[@MrSnow0808]

I am glad Dreamliner won. Such a wonderful name and it would also give the variant of the Queen a fitting name as well, Dreamlifter. Imagine it being called Global Lifter.

[@MooseVR]

Dreamliner fits so much better

[@espenfredrick7996]

Personally I feel that Dreamliner is an unfortunate misnomer because every time I’m on one to fly overseas I think “oh, this plane must have good legroom and features to help passengers sleep and be comfortable” only to feel cramped and get terrible sleep.

[@Nikhil-ty3rk]

Yes, and for those airlines who ordered it, the delay in delivery also seemed like it was gonna be delivered only in their "dreams"

[@_DeadeyeGaming]

A plane nicknamed Dreamliner just sounds like a luxurious and nice plane

[@hudycat]

I’ve flown on many Dreamliners from Manchester to Jeddah by saudi airlines. I really liked their dimmed windows (you can adjust their brightness with a button underneath the window).

[@PixelPilotplays]

i also went from manchester in a 787 but on short-haul

[@planarian1772]

Dreamliner, fits so well. Dreamlifter too.

[@Wiki021]

I love airbus but the 787 is my favorite boeing it never disappoints

[@ReplicantDeviancy]

We mechanics have a different nickname for the B787. We call it "Plastic Princess", because it likes the princess treatment and is a chore to work maintenance on in comparison to past Boeing fleets.

[@alohatvn]

The 787 is a beautiful aircraft 😊❤.

[@mikemerrill8054]

I flew at 787-10 Dreamliner from LA to New York. It was the smoothest nicest ride I've ever had on a plane. And I've flown on a lot of different planes commercially.

[@Vootmodapk]

giant windows , quiet cabins, Quality overseen by Death it self, Yes it will put you in For ever Dream

[@stevenqirkle]

Could’ve been worse. The public could have named it “Planey McPlane-face”

[@fmv11-]

The only problem for me, as wide complexity build and at 5,11" is the 9 abreast economy. Had most airliners gone with an 8 abreast, it would've been a true dream. on does narrow seats my shoulders are extending beyond the seat back rubbing with my neighbor's. Overall, as a claustrophobic person, the lower height cabin, the overall quietness and the huge windows help a lot.

[@robmurphy6289]

I was watching an old Concorde documentary at the weekend and it was so old that they actually referred to the Dreamliner as the E787, which gives Merritt to 4th option on your list.

[@biopower5160]

Dreamliner and strato climber was the best

[@tdog_]

its an eternal dream for the people in the 787s that had that issue that caused them to crash because the pilots didnt know how to turn it off

[@CarpeNoctum95]

I was an apprentice at Rolls-Royce when the 787 was released. They did a fly over the D Site where I was at, we saw a bit of a wing and that was it. Good old British overcast weather.

[@RedSupergiant]

I like the way it looks, especially the front. Whether you look sideays or front on.

[@elliott7268]

Those windows are a dream till the FAs lock them.

[@genericgamer8007]

I just love the nightmare fever dream liner. Very safe and structurally sound

[@Bradley-Thomsen]

In regards to the part about dating and being ghosted… The singles ward put it best… “hey I’m on my way to the celestial kingdom, wanna carpool? We can share the ride”

[@prager5046]

This airplane is so loud inside...the most comfortable airplane i have ever flown with was the 747

[@pete5534]

I enjoy flying the 787 Dreamliner, as it’s super quiet & comfortable.

[@dj7291993]

That fact that the marketing team was surprised doesn’t speak well to their connection to the people.

[@inflightaviation757]

Dreamliner was a good choice of a name for this amazing plane

[@lachmowe1642]

"Global Cruiser" sounds like an advertising for an Flying Boat by Pan Am or BOAC

[@speedbird-777]

They should do a similar public vote for 777x

[@dennisthebrony2022]

How about the nickname MegaTwin?

[@speedbird-777]

@@dennisthebrony2022 no 😂

[@bandsalat8995]

After three years of postponed deliveries, I thought the name Dreamliner indicated the plane being a dream that would never come true.

[@Elliasp-xx7mb]

"New Dream-liner from L'Oréal, for fantastic eyes !" ^^

[@Midnight.Rain.747.]

Seven eighty seven… just call it that..:

[@christianbayerstein5243]

Cattleliner would be much more precise after Boeing went for a 9 seat in a row economy cabin. When it was named Dreamliner, Boeing advertised the 787 with 8 seats in economy in order to compete with the cabin comfort of the Airbus A380. But when Airbus announced the A350 with its wider cabin and 9 seats in a row, Boeing panicked and switched to 9 seats to compete with the A350. Therefore only very few early ANA Dreamliner still have 8 seats in a row.

[@Clyde-2055]

Japan Airlines has 8-across coach seating for their 787’s. They are the only airline on which I will book a 787.

[@Yukilovesairplanes.2]

I went on a Dreamliner 2 weeks ago, and i confirm it really lives up to it's name lol

[@GeoMeridium]

"Dreamliner" is one hell of a name for marketing your jet. When I was little and knew nothing about airplanes, I assumed it'd be some A380 sized luxury jet.

[@trailblazerstudios]

The other planes I’ve flown in are nice too but I’ve always wanted to fly in the 787 at night. But every time I got to fly in a 787 it was during the daytime. I would love to have that overnight flight experience in the “Dreamliner” when they dim the cabin lights, and everyone goes to sleep, you’re on a window seat, it’s dark outside and the starry sky, moonlight shining through the window. It’s absolutely amazing. But I bet it would feel even more beautiful if I were in an aircraft called “Dreamliner”.

[@VeganWithAraygun]

Just did 2 business class segments from JFK to Dubai. Definitely a Dreamliner💯❤️✈️

[@Chavez787]

“Global Cruiser” sounds like a tug boat charter service 😭

[@nakawung]

That poll’s prolly one of the best decisions they’ve made since the merger 😂

[@angelicaalvarado0392]

I mean dream liner sounds like a great nickname for it Right?

[@TachyonKing]

Says a lot about how much industry perspective and public opinion can differ. From a business pov Global Cruiser was appealing as it spoke to the plane’s engineering- it could handle long distances with ease and spoke to the planes status as an international brand. Dreamliner however was more appealing to the customers because it implied comfort and reassurance.

[@davidlee6117]

And it's a beauty to look at!

[@arandomperson920]

Global cruiser sounds like a default option for an airplane nickname

[@cellpat2686]

Dreamliner sounds modest and exhuberant all at the same time. I remember that 2003 poll and I voted for it to be named Dreamliner. It was the 7E7 at that point.

[@BillPalmer]

I recall “sonic cruiser” being an early development name. (Though I think at that stage it was a canard configuration

[@c0r5e]

Also recognizable with Dreamlifter its perfect

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing.

[@robertwalker2052]

Reminds me that the 727 was called the "whisper jet" when it went into service in the 'sixties.

[@DouradaBambina]

Chinese engineers are responsible for the concept of the new fuselage for the 787. They were mocked by American engineers every way possible. Goodrich now UTC in San Diego was responsible for some tests.

[@willibergen7058]

A very comfy plane to fly in. Love it.

[@mikefish8226]

Just a few years later a vote would have gone with "Planey Mac Plane Face"

[@sebastian_aviation]

Honestly I am glad they chose dreamliner

[@Redl1me_]

Dreamliner is obviously the nicer name, my favourite airline jet of all time.

[@petervrabcak5597]

Most comfortable flight I have ever been on, the wings are like Springs

[@karpabla]

If things begins to go bad with the 787 model, they could rename it as "Eternal Dream"

[@Case16710]

“Global Cruiser” sounds like something Howard Hughes would come up with to secretly recover a sunken Soviet submarine.

[@BudKingUK]

Also fitting with their 747 DreamLifter.

[@FitzArias]

Dreamliner was always perfect. I remember visiting B's website the time voting was going on. I voted for Dreamliner of course.

[@label1877]

Global Cruiser is synonymous with Vista Cruiser from That ‘70’s Show in my mind.

[@ThePlaneGuyAviation]

Dreamliner looks like the plane of the night skies

[@JamesLydon1]

It's a maintenance nightmare but still cutting edge

[@user-kp2rf2ph8j]

Dreamliner is gold!

[@ellyh2247]

Dreamliner is more catchy from a layman point of view. And I think it fits the unique characteristics of the Dreamliner as a lot of planes can be global cruisers but the Dreamliner has those extra comfort aspects that set it apart whilst still being smaller than models such as the 747 or a380

[@andrewandrew3837]

The airbus has had this mood lighting for years !😂

[@loafofbread9099]

I can’t unsee the wiper blades

[@HPsawus]

My only long haul flight was done on the Dreamliner , the airline + seats didn’t make the flight too comfy , but the plane itself felt lovely + very stable. Often I forgot I was even 40,000ft in the air

[@PixelPilotplays]

i flew short haul in it with extra legroom seats near the back, i loved it

[@757fanwhateversaw]

I think that was supposed to be for the QuAntAs BoEiNg 747 Dreamliner