aircraft names.
 

I have found it interesting that ALFIE (TUIB), NEIL (TUIF) and EDIE (TUIM) using some PIXIE DUST (TUIJ) are LIVING THE DREAM (TUIA) by changing the ANGEL OF THE SKY (TUID) into the DREAM MAKER (TUIC) bringing MILES OF SMILES (TUIE) to MR PATMORE (TUIH) and MRS PATMORE (TUII) whilst they enjoyed their holiday.

Well done!

Must be a slow Sunday:ok:

How will the fleet balance with enter and TUI work with Fly4

I see jethros has updated the summer leases today, originally there were 3x leased B38M to be based at MAN, now only one B738 from go2sky. Does that mean more Tui metal at MAN or a reduction in capacity? Seems a big jump

That list is not exhaustive.

Go2sky don't have any 737Max aircraft. However, Smart Lynx are expected to base 3x 737Max aircraft at MAN.

I believe this was info passed to me in good faith, which has been proved incorrect. For what reason, I've no idea.

I am confident, as of this evening that the info I've published on my website is correct with respect of long-term commitments. TUI Airways Leased Aircraft (jethroseu.co.uk)

It does not however take into consideration short term leases TUI Airways continue to take on for very short periods for a variety of reasons. One day leases I ignore, Anything above that I try my best!

One can only hope for its customers sake, that the deal with Smartlynx is no more. Be that a decision by tui or Smartylnx, the result is still the same for passengers, a positive one!

It's accepted that seasonal peaks require acmi support in the leisure teavel industry. But when you pay good money and end up on an operator like Smartlynx, even joe public notice the huge difference in quality and service delivery.

Sadly, Avion are still listed which is a sister company of Smartlynx. They had a rather interesting landing recently didn't they.. the kind that has rendered the aircraft grounded since 3rd February.

Perhaps Fly4 will slowly see a reduction in the use of some of the more questionable acmi operators.

I notice Jet2 parted ways with Smartlynx after 2022 after a shocking failure to deliver.

G-TUIB due to arrive at MAN from FTW 01.00 24/4 with paint on the airframe

I see TUIA is already at FTW for its fresh coat.

Hi,

We are booked on a TUI flight BHX-KGS, it's showing as a 787-800 on the TUI website, the app shows a 787-300 (which I don't think exists), I was wondering when TUI use a long haul aircraft for a short haul route what do they do with the IFE? Is it just switched off?

Thanks,

Sam

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....c71c0ad238.jpg
Not my photo but G-TUIB This morning

looking good! My only criticism is the "Alfie" name is still a sticker, and already a wrong shade of blue.

Either that or they painted round it 🤣

TUI Summer 2024 Fleet Allocation
 

current TUI summer 2024 fleet allocation (based on August):-


Belfast 1 x A320 (Avion Express Malta)

Birmingham 1 x B789, 1 x B788, 2 x B7M8, 6 x B738, 2 x B738 (Fly4 Airlines)

Bournemouth 2 x B738

Bristol 6 x B7M8

Cardiff 2 x B738, 1 x A320 (Avion Express Malta)

Dublin 2 x A320 (Avion Express Malta)

East Midlands 2 x B7M8, 2 x B738, 2 x B738 (Fly4 Airlines)

Exeter 1 x B738

Gatwick 2 x B789, 3 x B788, 3 x B7M8, 1 x B7M8 (Ascend Airways), 4 x B738, 1 x B738 (Ascend Airways), 2 x A320 (Titan Airways)

Glasgow 1 x B788 (Wed to Mon), 4 x B7M8

Luton 1 x B738

Manchester 2 x B789, 1 x B789 (TUI Nordic), 2 x B788, 1 x B788 (Tue to Thu), 3 x B7M8, 3 x B7M8 (SmartLynx Malta), 7 x B738

Newcastle 1 x B788 (Fri to Wed), 4 x B7M8, 1 x B738

Norwich 1 x B738 (Air Explore)

Stansted 2 x B738


So 15 based UK/Ireland airports, 81 aircraft required, 8 airlines operating (TUI, TUI Nordic, Fly4 Airlines, Ascend Airlines, Air Explore, Avion Express Malta, Smart Lynx Malta, Titan Airways)

based on the currenty TUI fleet, and all the leased in aircraft, that leaves the following spare aircraft:- 1 B789, 7 B738's

seams a lot of spare aircraft, I wonder if any of the new 737 Maxs being delivered, will replace any of the older 737-800's?

of course all subject to change, and any ad hoc substitutions as required!

I thought per the posts above the 3 smartlynx B38M at MAN were no longer happening

still showing in the TUI booking engine :- "Your flight will be operated by Smartlynx Airlines Malta on behalf of TUI Airways" & google flights still show them as 737 Max flights.

As i mentioned, the list from Jethros isn't exhaustive. I'm not sure where the information they get it from or how its updated.

However, the plan is still to have the Smart Lynx 737Max8's at MAN.

Wasn't even quoting yourself.

We flew to Larnaca and Tenerife last year on the 787, one was configured for long haul, the others short haul. In all cases the IFE was functional, and the cabin crew were selling headphones for its use.