Family of captains with 100 years flying experience between them fly as a trio for the first time 

In a uncommon incidence, the three Captains on a Birmingham flight to Cancun had one thing very particular in frequent; they had been all associated. Captain Henry Brewis was joined within the cockpit by his spouse, Hayley and brother, Tom who’re additionally TUI Captains for the 9-hour flight to have a good time Worldwide Households Day final week.  

“With 100 years of flying expertise between us at TUI, it appeared becoming to have a good time this milestone collectively 35,000 toes within the air. This was the primary time we’ve ever flown collectively as a trio, I haven’t flown with my brother for greater than 38 years however Hayley and I fly collectively fairly repeatedly”.

Henry and his brother have been pilots at TUI for 37 years, and his spouse Hayley 26 years.

“Folks typically marvel what it’s prefer to work with your loved ones, however flying a airplane collectively actually takes issues to an entire new stage. We don’t have the usual breakfast dialog in regards to the climate, as an alternative will likely be discussing how the climate will influence the flight route for the day forward”.

It was a very particular flight for Henry and his spouse Hayley, because it was the primary time they’ve flown collectively since she not too long ago returned to the function after recovering from breast most cancers.

“My spouse Hayley is actually an inspiration, it’s a giant celebration to be again within the cockpit together with her as soon as once more and most cancers free. As quickly as she was cleared, she was wanting to get again into flying as soon as once more,” stated Henry.

“It’s simply so nice to be again in an plane and taking prospects to and from their holidays. I significantly missed flights like this one, the place we are able to spend a day to turnaround in Cancun and get to get pleasure from a number of the sights earlier than flying again dwelling. It’s all the time particular once I get to fly with Henry, we often make an announcement over the loudspeaker and prospects all the time have a lot of questions on what it’s like working collectively – and who is basically in cost,” stated Hayley.

For Henry and his brother Tom, working collectively as pilots fulfils a dream they used to talk about as children.

“In our household our father, grandfather and uncles had been all docs, they usually actually wished my brother and I to observe of their footsteps, however we each determined to grow to be pilots and break the mould. As children we used to dream of flying planes collectively, so with the ability to fly with him once more after 38 years since we first flew collectively actually is particular.” stated Henry.

His brother Tom additionally agrees saying “It was a fantastic privilege to fly with my brother once more after a spot of a few years, and a primary to fly with Hayley. Flying with them each was very particular and one of many highlights of my careers.”