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 widespread; 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 rejoice Worldwide Households Day final week.  

“With 100 years of flying expertise between us at TUI, it appeared becoming to rejoice this milestone collectively 35,000 toes within the air. This was the primary time we’ve got 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 usually”.

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

“Individuals usually surprise what it’s prefer to work with your loved ones, however flying a aircraft collectively actually takes issues to a complete new degree. We don’t have the usual breakfast dialog in regards to the climate, as an alternative shall be discussing how the climate will impression 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 just lately returned to the function after recovering from breast most cancers.

“My spouse Hayley is really 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,” mentioned Henry.

“It’s simply so nice to be again in an plane and taking clients to and from their holidays. I notably 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 at all times particular once I get to fly with Henry, we normally make an announcement over the loudspeaker and clients at all times have numerous questions on what it’s like working collectively – and who is actually in cost,” mentioned Hayley.

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

“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 turn out to be pilots and break the mould. As youngsters 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.” mentioned Henry.

His brother Tom additionally agrees saying “It was an awesome 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.”