TUI Airways

[rog747]

Originally Posted by Wycombe

That seems a very odd routing to be part of a RTW itinerary, unless the a/c was positioning to pick up a segment from SFB back to BHX, and needed a tech-stop in the Azores on it's way from Morocco.

This RTW originated in the USA so pax had to go back there to disembark - Orlando SFB
Most 757 RTW tours start in the US or somewhere in the EU
Marrakesh and the Azores were part of the itinerary
The 757 can do SFB-BHX empty non-stop (and MAN and GLA but LGW is a push)

TCS Captains Choice Nat Geo and Abercrombie and Kent are some of the upmarket tour operators that charter a 52 lie-flat or 80 all business class seat fitted 757-200 - TOM/BY and TCS have their own dedicated 757's - Monarch used to...

Don't know what will happen when TOM/BY get rid of the 757's - maybe Titan may pick this RTW work up....

[Wycombe]

.....thanks for the insight Rog!

[bycrewlgw]

Originally Posted by Jet2_GLA

This will depend. They might not like the sound of G-TUME, or G-TUMI. Airlines don’t use every letter for aircraft registration, mainly the letter Q, TUI haven’t used G-FDZI either and Other airlines are the same. It depends what they like or want.

I’m probably being rediculous but could it be do with the brand Tumi? Maybe registrations can’t be brands?

[OwnNav]

G-TUMA is not really attractive either.

[ROC10]

Looks like GLA has now become a 737 base as of this week with the 757 positioning down to MAN and the 737 positioning up to GLA. All flights for the next week scheduled on 73H.

[GumleyFlyer]

I see that G-OOBH flew from Man to St Athan this morning, Jethro's mentions that March is when it is expected to leave the fleet, do you think it has happened?

[LiamNCL]

Originally Posted by GumleyFlyer

I see that G-OOBH flew from Man to St Athan this morning, Jethro's mentions that March is when it is expected to leave the fleet, do you think it has happened?

Yes OOBH flew its last revenue flight for TUI yesterday.

[Sharklet_321]

BOH-NPL has been dropped for S19 but is still on sale for S20.

Anyone know why they have done this for S19? Is it anything to do with Ryanair's new Naples flights from Exeter?

[Jamesair]

There is comment about this issue on the BOH thread

[ATNotts]

BOH-NPL has been dropped for S19 but is still on sale for S20.

That's a new destination for me; New Plymouth on the north island of New Zealand. Did the flight go non stop??

Moral of the story - don't make up IATA / ICAO codes!!!

[daz211]

Originally Posted by ATNotts

That's a new destination for me; New Plymouth on the north island of New Zealand. Did the flight go non stop??

Moral of the story - don't make up IATA / ICAO codes!!!

I agree, it’s a pet hate of mine, especially when its the Airport itself making them up —LLA now = LTN

[Dropoffcharge]

Originally Posted by Sharklet_321

BOH-NPL has been dropped for S19 but is still on sale for S20.

Anyone know why they have done this for S19? Is it anything to do with Ryanair's new Naples flights from Exeter?

Correct, however Naples is NAP not NPL, as for reasons why its been dropped this summer and returning in S20 who knows, but your guess due to RYN from Exeter is a possibility.

[sixchannel]

Originally Posted by LiamNCL

Yes OOBH flew its last revenue flight for TUI yesterday.

Not yet 20 yrs old. Jet2 have them still earning good money at 30±.
Selling on or worn out?

[Plane.Silly]

Not yet 20 yrs old. Jet2 have them still earning good money at 30±.

I'm surprised Jet2 haven't made a move or expressed interest in it. At best, it'll have another 15 years at Jet2's usage, and would replace at least 1 rumoured to be retired after this year

[clipstone1]

Originally Posted by sixchannel

Not yet 20 yrs old. Jet2 have them still earning good money at 30±.
Selling on or worn out?

was an aircraft inhertied with First Choice Airways and is leased. So its departure will tie in to a) the end of the lease and b) the delivery of B737MAX aircraft

[azz767]

I can't see it being scrapped so young. The 757 makes so much money for airlines still that I think a number of airlines would jump at the chance of a younger example.

[Buster the Bear]

Originally Posted by Dropoffcharge

Correct, however Naples is NAP not NPL, as for reasons why its been dropped this summer and returning in S20 who knows, but your guess due to RYN from Exeter is a possibility.

RYN is Ryan International. RYR is Ryanair.

[ROC10]

Yes, it looks like the delivery of G-TUMF probably prompted G-OOBH's withdrawal. Obviously the lease will be ending but they certainly got their use out of it. Operated MAN-HRG-MAN on the 4/3, landed after 10pm and left for DGX early on the 5/3. G-TUMG now also delivered but currently having its initial time in BRU. Surely this isn’t going to happen with all MAX deliveries from now on? I know it was initially because crews in BRU were experienced with the MAX but TOM now have six of their own.

Also, SE-RFX positioned to LTN and has now finally been re-registered as G-TAWY. Wonder if it'll be painted soon...

[LiamNCL]

G-OOBG is due to be WFU when G-TUMG is ready.

[MKY661]

G-CPEV I believe is also due to go this Spring according to Jethro