In a uncommon prevalence, 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 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 frequently”.
Henry and his brother have been pilots at TUI for 37 years, and his spouse Hayley 26 years.
“Individuals typically surprise what it’s wish to work with your loved ones, however flying a aircraft collectively actually takes issues to a complete new stage. We don’t have the usual breakfast dialog concerning the climate, as a substitute can 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 position after recovering from breast most cancers.
“My spouse Hayley is really an inspiration, it’s an enormous celebration to be again within the cockpit along with her as soon as once more and most cancers free. As quickly as she was cleared, she was desperate 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 take pleasure in among 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 plenty of questions on what it’s like working collectively – and who is absolutely 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 develop into pilots and break the mould. As youngsters we used to dream of flying planes collectively, so having 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 ideal privilege to fly with my brother once more after a niche 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.”
