TUI Fly

TUI fly Belgium maintains a safety record that, despite a few notable incidents, is generally supported by its commitment to regulatory standards and a modern fleet.

• Recent Safety Record and Notable Incidents:
• On January 8, 2025, a TUI Airlines Belgium Boeing 737-700 (registration OO-JAR) experienced a nose landing gear collapse while parked at Brussels Airport after completing a flight from Malaga. Fortunately, no passengers were on board, and no injuries were reported.
• On December 16, 2024, a flight attendant sustained injuries at East Midlands Airport when they fell from a Boeing 737 due to the premature removal of mobile airstairs during flight preparations.
• On August 7, 2024, passengers on a TUI fly Belgium flight (TB2252) from Greece to Brussels were evacuated via emergency slides following an alarm indicating a fire in the cargo hold. Investigations later found no evidence of a fire.
• Other reported incidents include a Boeing 737-700 engine shutdown near Belgrade in May 2021, a Boeing 737-800 experiencing low hydraulic pressure near Zurich in August 2022, a Boeing 737-8 MAX transponder malfunction in February 2024, and a Boeing 737-8 MAX returning to Brussels in January 2025 after debris was found on the taxiway/runway.
• Regulatory Certifications: TUI fly Belgium holds an ISO 14001 certification for its environmental management system, obtained in 2015. It was the first and only Belgian airline to achieve this recognition for its focus on sustainability and reducing its ecological footprint. The airline's training arm, TUI fly Academy Brussels, is an EASA Approved Training Organization (BE/ATO-215), demonstrating adherence to European aviation safety standards for crew training. The airline also complies with regulations for carrying assistance dogs in the cabin and allows certified child restraint systems on board, approved by EU member states, FAA, or Transport Canada.
• Fleet Age and Maintenance Reputation: TUI fly Belgium emphasizes that it operates one of the "youngest and most modern fleet[s]" and that its aircraft comply with the "strictest international standards, both in terms of technology and in terms of safety". The average age of its fleet is approximately 7 years. The airline inaugurated its own maintenance hangar, "Jetairport," at Brussels Airport in autumn 2013.
• Overall Safety Assessment: Based on the available data, TUI fly Belgium appears to maintain a robust safety framework, underlined by its modern fleet, adherence to international standards, and its own maintenance facilities. While a few operational incidents have occurred, including equipment malfunctions and a false alarm leading to an emergency evacuation, there is no indication of systemic safety failures. Its ISO 14001 certification highlights its commitment to operational excellence beyond just flight safety.
• Safety Awards or Recognitions: While not a direct safety award, the ISO 14001 certification for environmental management indirectly reflects high operational standards and management quality.