TUI Airways returns to small UK airport for the first time in 15 years – with new flights to Spain
TUI has relaunched flights from a small airport in the UK – after a 15 year hiatus.
The flights from Southampton Airport were paused back in 2009.
But starting next summer, TUI Airways will operate routes from the regional airport to Majorca.
The weekly flight will run every Tuesday, starting from May 27, 2025.
The seasonal route will operate until September 20, 2025 before ending for summer.
It also ties in with Marella Cruises, which sails from Majorca to hotspots such as Sardinia, Naples, and Pisa.
TUI UK’s Director of Aviation Planning Karen Switzer said: “We are extremely excited to return to Southampton Airport to reconnect travellers with the vibrant corner of the world that is Palma.
“We understand how important it is for customers to have access to flights from their local airports, and this latest addition brings the number of regional airport that TUI Airways fly from to 24.
“We look forward to welcoming customers on board from May next year and taking them away on their dream Majorcan holiday”.
Chris Tibbett, Aero Director at AGS Airports, which owns and operates Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, added that the new flights come after the runway extension at Southampton Airport.
He said: “This is an incredible milestone for our airport and signals a future filled with growth, as we continue to expand and enhance travel options for our passengers to every corner of Europe.”
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It’s not the only flights being launched by TUI.
Next year, TUI will start flights from East Midlands Airport to Burgas, Bulgaria as well as Boa Vista in Cape Verde.
A new London Gatwick to Porto route will be launched to support TUI’s river cruises.
Even London Luton will get a new route to Paphos, to support Marella Cruise programmes.
And more flights are being added to existing routes at Newcastle, Birmingham and Bournemouth next year.
Hand luggage rules for UK airlines
We’ve rounded up how much hand luggage you can take on UK airlines when booking their most basic fare.
Ryanair
One personal bag measuring no more than 40cm x 20cm x 25cm
EasyJet
One personal bag measuring no larger than 45cm x 36cm x 20cm
Jet2
One personal item that fits underneath the seat in front and one cabin bag no larger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm weighing up to 10kg
TUI
One personal item that its underneath the seat in front and one cabin bag no larger than 55cm x 40cm x 20cm weighing up to 10kg
British Airways
One personal bag no larger than 40cm x 30cm x 15cm and one cabin bag no larger than 56cm x 45cm 25cm weighing up to 23kg
Virgin Atlantic
One personal item that fits underneath the seat in front and one cabin bag no larger than 56cm x 36cm x 23cm weighing up to 10kg
Flights from Cardiff Airport will operate to Barbados from February 2026.
And from March 2026, flights to Cancun will operate fortnightly.