TUI Dreamliner 787-800 | Premium Seats

We recently went on holiday to Mexico again and this time chose Premium as we were celebrating my birthday and our wedding anniversary. We flew from Newcastle to Cancun on TUI Dreamliner 787-800.
Our seats going out were 7A & 7C. I hope this video is helpful if you are looking for videos for this aircraft in the Premium Section. Any questions just ask :)
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[@philhowells7715]

Thanks for the quick premium seat review. It covered all the basics and answered the questions I had. Good to see the legroom space compared against hubby.

[@SlimOnTheInside]

Thanks very much

[@Disneythroughourveins]

Very helpful vlog - we are travelling TUI premium next September to Florida x thanks for sharing x

[@SlimOnTheInside]

Glad it helped. I did one for my last trip in the extra space seats because I know I was looking for the seat layout and what it is in reality so I'm glad it helped at least 1 person. Have a lovely trip 🤗

[@Rhysie44]

Amazing video thank you

[@SlimOnTheInside]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@debratuffs3607]

Thank you.

[@graememckay9972]

Going to Mexico from Glasgow in June and decided to pay the extra for premium. I'm 6 feet 4 and hate flying due to zero leg room. This looks awesome. I was lucky enough to get a business class upgrade for my honeymoon. That was mind blowing.

[@SlimOnTheInside]

You won't regret it. The other thing is you get first off the plane and get your luggage first

[@mancunianinlondon]

@@SlimOnTheInside do the seats recline more than in econ? are they that much wider?

[@SlimOnTheInside]

@@mancunianinlondonhmmmm i cant remember about the incline of the seats. however when it comes to width the answer is most definitely yes!! my size 20 bum just about fit in the extra space seats (mainly because the sides are rigid in those seats, but not in the extra leg room seats). the tray also sat at an angle on my thighs (because again, i am a plus size woman). check out my video of extra space seats kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3Opmmluhs5lsJIsi=HlP4iNJQVroC5NVV

[@ConsoleCraze190]

So am I same route in June going the 3rd of June

[@suziew4218]

I'm so glad I cam across your channel. I'm flying to florida next year and was contemplating premium but wants sure if there was extra room between my belly and the tray. Thanks for all the info!!

[@SlimOnTheInside]

No problem. Glad it helped. When we did extra space seats I was looking for videos for how wide the seats were because I was convinced I would be wedged. These ones are much bigger. I'm a UK size 20, you can probably see my whole body from one of my clothing haul videos for reference x

[@suziew4218]

@@SlimOnTheInside I'm a 22 so very similar and hate being uncomfortable. Were they wider as well? I'm all belly 😂 x

[@SlimOnTheInside]

@@suziew4218 the extra space seats are rigid sides (so no room for your bum to spill), the extra leg room are about the same size but with lifting arm tests so you can spill out 😂). The premium seats have another few inches again on the width and because they are taller the tray doesn't sit on your belly (in extra space which is classed as the bulkhead,) the tray sat in my belly which was awkward for eating. I'd definitely go premium again

[@SlimOnTheInside]

@@suziew4218 sorry I kind of went off on a tangent. The seats are definitely wider in premium than the rest of the aircraft x

[@suziew4218]

@@SlimOnTheInside amazing thank you so much! Hope u enjoy your holiday xx

[@cabottaxi]

Just booked to go out yo a cruise in MAY. Upgraded our seats but avoided row 7 because it doesn't have a window.

[@craigpearce-rnliblackpool8251]

Doing this myself in January to Dom Rep - looks well worth the extra money 👍

[@SlimOnTheInside]

Definitely. We are going back to Mexico in September and going premium again. Cost an extra £430 each but well worth it in my opinion, even if it's just to avoid the check in queues coming home!!!

[@TravelAnorak]

We had seats 7A and 7B many years ago flying to Mauritius. It's a nuisance not having a window but better than being seated in the middle IMO

[@SlimOnTheInside]

We flew in the middle coming home. It wasn't too bad really because the tray tables are between you so there's loads of room

[@DaveHudson70]

Thanks for this Vlog, I have just booked Premium on the TUI 787 flying to Dominican Republic and I am 6 foot 7 but seeing you vid has stopped me worrying about the legroom in Premium.

[@SlimOnTheInside]

Oh you definitely don't need to worry about it, there's loads. I've just put another vlog up too and I've added in measurements (yes I did take my tape measure lol)

[@DaveHudson70]

@@SlimOnTheInside Yes I've just watched it..brilliant thanks. 👍

[@SlimOnTheInside]

@@DaveHudson70 Brill, I just know what it was like when we went long haul for the first time and we wanted all this information before we flew but i found it difficult to get. :)

[@timtownsend7713]

Thanks for the video, you made my mind up, I won't be spending £1600 to upgrade 3 of us for that.

[@SlimOnTheInside]

Glad I could help

[@KW55RAF]

Good Video. Did your seat have enough to extend backwards further? Did you have much interference from what was behind you?

[@SlimOnTheInside]

You could definitely recline it the same as everyone else's as far as I recall and there was no interference from behind because nothing was there, just a gap, then a wall and they pulled the curtains across

[@williamroberts6803]

I have to stretch because of back issues and these being so tall make it easier. I’m 6 2 and these are really tall inside.

[@kellychristinavernon2717]

So glad I came across this video. I'm a size 26 and travel to Mexico in October and have booked Premium, and as a plus size lady, I'm already stressing about the size of the seats. Are the seats comfy and roomy would you say? I'm hoping to loose some of the timber I hold but probs down a size or two at most!

[@SlimOnTheInside]

I know an influencer who is a size 26 and she travelled in TUI premium and said the seats were fine :)

[@TravelAnorak]

Premium seats are a little wider than economy seats and also have more separation from the adjoining seat.

[@jaynegriffiths1894]

Have a great holiday Karen and hubby 😂

[@SlimOnTheInside]

Thabks jayne. We went to Mexico and loved it. I just put these videos up because I think it always helps people when booking seats. 😁

[@cherellepoole]

Really helpful video! We’re looking to book but only rows 5,6,7 are left middle isle. Were the toilets at the back an issue?

[@SlimOnTheInside]

I would take row 5 if you can but to be honest it's only the people in premium who can use those toilets and they seemed fine xx

[@pontecarlo4354]

Not having a window is a problem bearing in mind these seats cost extra see seat guru. I avoid row 7 on the Dreamliner 8 & 9 whenever possible.

[@SlimOnTheInside]

Yeah we knew this when we booked but we weren't too bothered and it was nice to just have 2 of us together

[@jackd9928]

Yeah I've always thought this as well. With the cost of the upgrade and the flight cost considered overall, a window should be standard in the premium area of the cabin. But..as mentioned, definitely worth doing your research before hand to avoid a no window row if you prefer one.

[@lorrainebalfour6842]

How wide would you say the seats are? I travelled in premium about six years ago but can’t remember. My partner is pretty thick set and is worried the seats will be uncomfortable for him

[@SlimOnTheInside]

If you look at one of my clothing haul videos it tells you what my hip measurements are (I think around 50", I can't remember). I'm nit sure what the exact measurements of the seat are. We are going in September in premium again so I'm gonna be doing another video in october when I get back. This was one of my worries in the extra space seats because the sides of the seat are rigid. Premium seats definitely give you that but extra

[@jarrajohn]

thanks

[@SlimOnTheInside]

You are welcome :)

[@andrewsherlock7197]

Thanks for this video. Is it 2+2+2 configuration, and how many inches legroom is this?

[@SlimOnTheInside]

It's 2+3 +2 in premium. I don't know how many inches, it should tell you on the website

[@TravelAnorak]

The seat pitch in premium is 38" compared to 32" in economy unless you get an extra legroom seat. Premium seats are also wider.

[@mancunianinlondon]

I flew to Jamaica with Tui last June. I booked an exit seat. Now, this was good for leg room BUT there were drawbacks. First, all the passengers kept gathering around my space, drinking, chatting, getting drunk and generally being obnoxious. One guy actually p'd himself in front of me. The pilot threatened to land the plane in Nassau and chuck several of them off. Second, the plane seat was solid at the sides, so it was like sitting in a hard box. There was no give and I found that I got bad hip and knee pain because I couldn't widen the pelvic area. It was so painful by the time I got to Jamaica that I felt as if it was torture. This time I booked premium hoping that these seats are wider and that the actual cabin is calmer and P head free. The real downer was going home from Montego Bay airport, It took a massive 90mins of queuing to check one bag in. The premium people all went thru very quickly. I tried to get an upgrade but they told me no chance, The plane was rammed. I hope this time I get a better experience

[@SlimOnTheInside]

The seat sides are solid but much wider. I've actually got another video I am putting up soon (just need to edit it). I took my tape measure with me so videoed me measuring the seat and the belt etc, mainly due to how many questions I got from this video. Yes coming back from Mexico going straight to the front was worth it's weight in gold while everyone in economy stood in a hot sweaty queue for over an hour. Have you seen my video in extra space seats? Sounds like the seats you had. The width of those seats are smaller than premium and the tray sat on my lap for meals (on a tilt). Premium us so much better. But if you do travel economy, go for extra leg room as the sides are not solid so your hips can breath 😀

[@debbiemcnicol3200]

Thanks for this. We're considering premium for our flight to Cancun. Did the people in front of you recline their seats and if so, how was it for you? (We flew Virgin Premium recently and seats were great until the person in front reclined, his head was virtually in my lap and it felt no different than in economy! He was pretty big and the seats were old and knackered, but even so, it's stopped us flying premium with Virgin again)

[@SlimOnTheInside]

It is hardly noticeable. If you look at the video at 3.09 (the lady in front of the man with the blue shirt has her seat reclined). if you look at the video of 3.13 you can see the lady next to me with the blonde hair has her seat reclined and the girls behind hardly notice it. I also have a more recent video that has seat measurements that might help too. That is disappointing to hear about Virgin as i would have thought they were the superior aircraft. They don't fly to Mexico from Newcastle so will probably never use them :) Any more questions, please feel free to ask.

[@philipdouglas5911]

Is premium really good value for money. Just considering if I would be able to justify the £560 upgrade on a flight to Bridgetown.

[@SlimOnTheInside]

It was for us to Mexico, even if just to cut the check in queue at cancun which was huge! We did it as it was a special trip but I'd definitely budget it into next holiday

[@Lighty1871]

Were there power sockets in the seats? I’m travelling in premium in May and wondering whether to bring my laptop 😊

[@SlimOnTheInside]

Yes they are in between the seats. UK 3 pin plug.

[@aaronsparrow2650]

Hi there, I loved your video, I fly with TUI to Melbourne, Orlando, next year and have chosen Premium. Are there actual plug sockets in these seats, or are they just USB ports?

[@SlimOnTheInside]

Yes there's UK plugs in the arm rests at the front :)

[@aaronsparrow2650]

​@@SlimOnTheInsidePerfect! Thank you 😊

[@DJKRIMEBEEOCH]

We are booked to go to Mexico and after seeing this video I’m so glad we went premium! Do you also dodge the long cue at check in?

[@SlimOnTheInside]

Yes you get fast pass check in and security on the way out and also the premium lounge. On the eay back you get fast check in which was a godsend, no fast pass at security and no airport lounge but vip lounge is only 33 dollars at cancun Airport and well worth it!

[@DJKRIMEBEEOCH]

Did you take US dollars or Mexican pesos?

[@SlimOnTheInside]

@@DJKRIMEBEEOCH we always take Mexican pesos. I have a video of our holiday to Mexico 4 years ago on my channel

[@mjcoelho1978]

Hi, thanks for the video, just a question does the pain offers Wi-Fi during the flight?

[@andrewsawyer2174]

Is that the back row you were on ?? We are looking at getting these seats but worried they wouldn’t recline as much being on the back row !!!!

[@SlimOnTheInside]

Yeah they were fine, they did Recline 😊

[@Theother1089]

Back row seats do recline.

[@PicaloOneill]

Mrs. Patmore! I love Downton Abbey

[@SlimOnTheInside]

Oh I had no idea what that was 😂😂

[@matthewshepperd7541]

Hi, do you get premium seats and service on the return flight also? TIA.

[@SlimOnTheInside]

Yes. You can't book premium one way. You can only do it both ways

[@matthewshepperd7541]

Perfect. I always thought it was on the way out you could have it. Thanks for confirming!

[@SlimOnTheInside]

@@matthewshepperd7541 for me the best bit was coming back for the fast track through security. Those on our transfer bus queued an hour or more to check in and we went straight through. You don't get the lounge on the way back but the VIP lounge in Mexico airport was well worth the $30 each

[@rg_xo9256]

Thanks for a great video 🙂 just wanted to check whether any of the arm rests went up on the premium seats?

[@SlimOnTheInside]

The armrests are used to house the trays but I think the ones at the end of the aisle lift as they are just normal ones

[@user-ke8qz6pm2k]

No they don't

[@MrLosingsleep]

Can I ask, how do you pay for the airport lounge in Mexico to fly home?

[@SlimOnTheInside]

It was about £30 each but highly recommended. It was really nice

[@DaveSpitz]

​@@SlimOnTheInsidedo you have to pre book the lounge in Cancun?

[@SlimOnTheInside]

@@DaveSpitz no we just paid when we got there. There are a couple. We went into V. I. P.

[@thecarpingsaint7143]

Do you know if the outer arm rests lift up at all?

[@SlimOnTheInside]

I'm sure they do

[@user-ke8qz6pm2k]

No they don't

[@thecarpingsaint7143]

@@user-ke8qz6pm2k Thanks for the reply.When we boarded our 787-9 Dreamliner and asked the cabin crew they told us that they do lift up. The air stewardess’s lifted the arm rest up for us by pressing a button under it and releasing it to be lifted up.

[@conraddeighan2448]

Is the drinks complimentary throughout the flight?

[@SlimOnTheInside]

Yes they are :)

[@DaveSpitz]

​@@SlimOnTheInsidecan you have as many as you want?? 😂

[@pud6328]

They are but on the flight we were on to Cancun the mrs was told there are others on this flight to get, we had two drinks in 10 hours

[@Simoneaiyedofe]

Slim. How do you pay premium ecconomy?

[@SlimOnTheInside]

It depends if you are going long haul and what airline you are with. Usually you find it in the seat selection with tui but with tui if you go outward in premium you have to come back premium so it usually works out about an extra 600 to 800 pounds

[@ikennamark7916]

Did you get airport lounge access please?

[@SlimOnTheInside]

Yes on the way out, they give you a voucher at check in. You also get fast track check in. Coming home you got fast track check in but no premium lounge. We paid 30 dollars each for it at cancun and it was great

[@ikennamark7916]

@@SlimOnTheInside Thank you.

[@adamPVFC]

I’m going to Mexico in august and considering premium seats… how much is it and is it really worth it

[@SlimOnTheInside]

I think we paid about £400 each. It's a matter of opinion but we like the fast track check in, the fact you are first off the plane and therefore the queue is lessened at passport control and your luggage is off first. Saying that if you have got a package transfer we still had to wait 90 minutes for the rest to get to the bus. Mexico airport is usually carnage lol.

[@adamPVFC]

@@SlimOnTheInsideyeah personally I’ve never cared too much about priority boarding. I’m 6’2 like your husband. Im also a proper fidget arse so extra leg and shoulder room would be good for me I think I suppose I’d just have to consider the price really, thanks for the reply

[@thesecretone7102]

Did you not check row 7 no window

[@SlimOnTheInside]

Yes I knew it didn't have a window when I booked it. I always check seat guru

[@janicebrown9490]

@@SlimOnTheInside Hi, do you know whether in row 7 G & J they have a window?

[@handieman60]

Was you seated in premium seats?

[@Predators--cz2fb]

Nice. We’ve booked premium seats with TUI for our flight to Mexico and I’m looking forward to a comfortable flight with plenty of leg room.

[@SlimOnTheInside]

Nice! Enjoy 😊

[@Predators--cz2fb]

@@SlimOnTheInside Do they have phone charging ports?

[@SlimOnTheInside]

@@Predators--cz2fb they had usb ports so yes you can charge your phone

[@pasdedeux4444]

Does the seat arm raise between those two seats?

[@SlimOnTheInside]

No it doesn't because it houses the trays

[@mancunianinlondon]

those seats look more like armchairs than a plane seat. very nice

[@SlimOnTheInside]

Definitely worth the money in my opinion, especially with my big bum 😂

[@keisats7153]

Tui premium economy🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👎👎👎👎

[@soltaylor685]

Makes me laugh when you hear pretentious people bragging of flying first class on these charter flights. It's basically a copy of premium economy branded as premium 🤣

[@lukeedwards9687]

I’ll see you at the back of the plane then? Or at you one of the people who go in the front? I’m guessing the latter. Bet your first to book these seats on your only holiday to Mexico each year. Numpty.

[@kennyweston3626]

Obviously it's not ,so we all no you not traveled in premium because you wouldn't of commented why Bragg it's start of your holidays , people saved hard for and you get fast track bar .why treat yourself

[@lukeedwards9687]

@@kennyweston3626 we’ll said. Each to there own I say. I book these seats every time on go on holiday and enjoy the extra baggage the private airport lounge and the separate security and fast track. We’ll worth the £500 tbh. Won’t see me bragging about it though. I’d educate people of the advantages you get. The little more to outlay makes the holiday experience starts earlier in the airport not when you land.

[@jackd9928]

I've never known people to brag per say, I myself have told people about it, purely to let people know it's worth doing if affordable. But it's certainly not just a slightly comfier seat and a gimmick version of economy. You get a comfortable airport lounge before your flight...free food, alcohol etc, so you're not sat on a hard chair in the terminal for hours waiting for your flight, priority check in at premium check in desk only so no check in queues, fast track security, more luggage allowance, more hand luggage allowance, priority boarding...first on, first off, bags off the flight first, not to mention a wider seat, more leg room, seat reclines much further, 4 course meal, a welcome on board drink, few Tui gifts thrown in...it's miles miles more comfortable than economy.

[@SlimOnTheInside]

Yes thank you, I totally agree. Wouldn't say I was bragging I was just showing people what you get as I always look for these type of videos before I fly, especially being a larger lady the big question is "will my bum fit"!