The left side of the aircraft was entirely covered with stickers making a grand landscape of this island of the Canary archipelago.
The ceremony was attended by the president of the Cabildo (government) of Gran Canaria and the chairman of Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium, as well as representatives of the Spanish Tourist Office, Brussels Airport and Thomas Cook.
Here are some pictures of the ceremony:
- Advertisement for vacations in Gran Canaria
- The tail of OO-TCI
- The back with part of the painting
- The front with part of the painting
- The whole left side of OO-TCI
- The president of Gran Canaria with Thomas Cook people
- Inside the plane, ready for the press conference
- Speech of the President of Gran Canaria
After the representative of Thomas Cook insisted on innovation as the main characteristic of Thomas Cook, he mentionned thatOO-TCI will keep the Gran Canaria decoration for one year and make its maiden flight to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in these new colours tomorrow. It is the first time that Thomas Cook promotes a destination in such a way.
The President of the Cabildo of Gran Canaria then said it was the first time that he made a speech in a plane. The Belgian market is important for Gran Canaria government. Gran Canaria is one of the favourite destination of Belgians, who like to stay in 4 and 4 stars hotels.
This plane will also be the aircraft of the Belgian National Football Team.
- Ready for the first flight to Gran Canaria tomorrow
- OO-TCI is named "Relax"
- Happy cabin crew
- Family picture of the authorites
- The right side remains unchanged
- ... and finally a reminder of my first job at Sabena (which was not yet called Technics at that time)
