New flights will operate from Dublin Airport to Cancun in Mexico and Montego Bay in Jamaica from next summer.

They have been announced by Thomson Airways, whose 787 Dreamliner touched down at Dublin Airport for the first time this morning.

The Dreamliner contains features which help reduce the effects of jet lag.

It offers wider seats, with larger windows and special lighting.

Carrying 300 passengers, Premium Club seats 47 in a 2-3-2 configuration, and Economy Club seats 253 in a 3-3-3 configuration.

It also uses 20% less fuel than similar sized aircraft, meaning it can fly further distances than similar-sized aircraft without refueling.

Thomson is the first UK airline to fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and will begin flying the new routes from June 12th 2016.

TUI Aviation's Chief Operating Officer Chris Browne said: "We are delighted to introduce our Dreamliner to Dublin Airport and launch our new long haul programme from here."

"The aim has always been to ensure we offer Dreamliner services from different regions across the UK and Ireland so that customers can experience this aircraft from their doorstep."

"Feedback from customers and crew who have already flown on the Dreamliner has been extremely positive and we are delighted to be further expanding the fleet so that even more of our long haul customers can make the most of the Thomson 787 Dreamliner," he added.

DAA chief executive Kevin Toland, added: "Thomson's decision to operate a Dreamliner from Dublin Airport brings additional choice into the market and we look forward to working with them to promote these new routes and to expand the company’s overall business at Dublin Airport."