TUI did own Coventry, HLX once served Cologne from there. HLX is a TUI brand.
TUI have now decided to fly the route from Birmingham. To me, this is a warning sign? TUI have decided that Birmingham offers more potential than Coventry, or the inducements are better!
I guess the new owners/operators failed to include a 'no TUI competition from Birmingham clause' within the sale?
Hapag Lloyd Express & Thomsonfly are the lo cost brands offered by TUI, the 'once' owners of Coventry.