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Thomson Airways, with ICAO code TVS, officially rebranded as TUI Airways on October 2, 2017. The airline operates as the British arm of the larger TUI Group, one of the world's leading tourism companies.
TUI Airways has a rich history stemming from various airline mergers. Its origins trace back to Euravia, founded in January 1962, which later became Britannia Airways. After acquiring Thomson Travel Group, Britannia Airways rebranded to Thomsonfly in May 2005. Following the merger of TUI Group's travel division with First Choice Holidays in 2007, Thomsonfly and First Choice Airways combined to launch the Thomson Airways brand on November 1, 2008. The final rebrand to TUI Airways in 2017 aligned it with other TUI airline sister companies globally.
The airline operates from numerous airports across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Its main operational bases and major hubs include London Gatwick, Manchester, and Birmingham. Other significant operational bases include Belfast International, Bristol, Cardiff, East Midlands, Glasgow, London Luton, Newcastle upon Tyne, and Norwich. TUI Airways' head office is located in Wigmore House, Luton, Bedfordshire.
TUI Airways primarily operates a modern fleet of Boeing aircraft. As of late 2025, its fleet consists of Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The airline retired its last Boeing 767 in November 2023. The larger TUI Group operates a fleet of over 150 aircraft across its subsidiaries worldwide. TUI Airways is a major player in leisure travel, offering both scheduled and charter flights. Its extensive route network covers over 100 destinations across Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America from its UK and Irish bases, with a strong focus on popular holiday regions like the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and the Indian Ocean. TUI Airways is the fourth largest UK airline by total passengers carried. It is not a member of any of the major global airline alliances (Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld), operating as part of the integrated TUI Group. The airline offers Economy Class and a Premium Class, which provides enhanced comfort, priority services, additional legroom, and improved meal options. Long-haul flights on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner feature amenities such as a light-and-oxygen system designed to reduce jetlag and in-seat TV screens. Newer Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft are equipped with USB charging ports at every seat.
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