(19 Aug 2016, 6:55 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Surprised at that

Not really - I think it's a sensible utilisation of the 787 fleet over the winter season, especially if they have the hotel chains lined up. It seems that the O&D market in Dubai is growing - for which, this utilisation will be good. 

Speaking of winter aircraft utilisation, to be honest, I still don't understand why they don't fly England-PVR/CUN over the winter season. That's when the resorts become really busy with Americans and the weather becomes slightly more predictable. I suppose we just aren't as accustomed to winter holidays as with the summer...