The line had been planning to reconfigure the 262-seater aircraft, which is currently under construction in Seattle, for 100 passengers to have first-class flat-bed seating.
However, it is reported to have transpired that the jet could only accommodate 60 travellers in this configuration, according to Seatrade Cruise News.
In a statement the line said: "Following further evaluation on Crystal AirCruises’ platform, we have elected not to utilise the Dreamliner, as it does not strategically align with our evolved overall fleet plan.
Crystal Cruises scraps Dreamliner plans
Air
Sophie Griffiths
17 June 2016
Crystal Cruises is confirmed it has scrapped plans to have a custom-built Boeing 787-8 in its air operations.
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