Originally Posted by
MonarchOrBust
I heard TUI used a SmartLynx aircraft to transport 22 pax from DUB to MAN. A 3 sector day for the crew with empty legs both sides from/out of LGW (that'll get the green lobby going!)
Already delayed by 3 days, they suffered another 3 hour delay at the hands of SmartLynx using sh***y aircraft.
Sad to read the increasing problems at TUI Airways.
The Main issues seem to be crewing, more and more technical issues, operational mess ups, plus many of the
airport infrastructures still haven't caught up with manning levels, and getting a tight grip back on airport/airline handling since Covid.
Not directly TUI's fault,
but it is TUI who pays the bills for that, so TUI should be much more proactive working with all of the airport ground agencies
and kicking butts.
Plus, add into the mix, now more summer ATC disruptions in France etc.
The lack of aircraft for flying the customers of TUI's Package Holidays has a causation effect of so much costly ACMI leasing, 3rd party airlines, and frequent ad-hoc sub charter work;
The EU 261 delay costs also have to be factored in.
This clearly shows that by offering, then selling way too many package holidays that you do not have planes for, could possibly end up financially crippling for the Company.
Boeing's 737M delays are ongoing with TUI's order for the larger 230 seat Dash -10 version that is not even on the 'Line' yet,
let alone Certified.
The 2 elderly 767-300's are mooted to go soon after this summer.
Thus, if the Sunwing deal also ends this summer, then
Summer 2024 will see a huge shortage of uplift,
much worse than this year;
More and more bad Press is not a nice read, and so when one thinks of the legacy of the quality of both Britannia Airways, and Air 2000 the current situation is rather sad.
On the whole TUI sells very good Package Holidays, but with Jet2 Holidays no longer snapping at their heels, but are now the UK's No.1, then WHO is at the TUI helm?