Cardiff: TUi Airways Flights, New Routes & Base Updates

[Em0866]

Back in September I flew from CWL to Bulgaria with TUI on their 800. Also on the same day were 2 Max flying to PMI and Dubrovnik. This happened every week so although the Max wasn't a based aircraft it was a regular occurance on a weekly basis

 

[Jerry]

It'll be curious to see how this shift will effect Cardiff. There's often complaints online of their flights being very expensive especially when routes which they are the only airline are concerned ie Mallorca. Could a more European/Jet2 type operation in the future help facilitate a 5th based aircraft in the future? Could it help Cardiff be more competitive in the flight only market? I suppose time will tell.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1988318964808856025

 

[Jerry]

Looking at FR24 once G-TUKR and G-FDZD arrive from Kittilia and Malaga CWL will have 4 TUI aircraft on the ground.
G-FDZR has been on the ground for 24 hours and G-TAWX for 5 days.

 

[Samdorob]

Looking at FR24 once G-TUKR and G-FDZD arrive from Kittilia and Malaga CWL will have 4 TUI aircraft on the ground.
G-FDZR has been on the ground for 24 hours and G-TAWX for 5 days.

Although the timetable is set to ramp up on December the 20th, I half expected Cardiff to go down to 1 aircraft between November and then. I see they have two with the timetable thinly spread between them. To see they have 4 parked up is surprising. I wonder if they have a good deal on parking fees.

 

[Jerry]

Although the timetable is set to ramp up on December the 20th, I half expected Cardiff to go down to 1 aircraft between November and then. I see they have two with the timetable thinly spread between them. To see they have 4 parked up is surprising. I wonder if they have a good deal on parking fees.

Yeah I expected the 2nd not to arrive until December. They must be getting a deal to park considering they used to only have 1 aircraft.

 

[geoff]

TUI advertising for CWL cabin crew, for the fourth based aircraft. CAREERS.TUIGROUP.COM

 

[Em0866]

Good to see 4 TUI departures on the board for tomorrow. I don't know if that has happened before at this time of year. I'll be on the FUE flight so I'll update best I can on bums on seats etc.

 

[Jerry]

That is good to see.

 

[MrFenner]

Good to see 4 TUI departures on the board for tomorrow. I don't know if that has happened before at this time of year. I'll be on the FUE flight so I'll update best I can on bums on seats etc.

Not least to add, a total of 3 x ALCs for the day!

1 x TUI, 1 x VY, 1 x FR

 

[Jerry]

Good to see Salzburg and Fuerteventura back on the departure board

https://twitter.com/x/status/2002438938858828175

 

[Em0866]

I'm surprised that it wasn't an event as I thought it would be. Although I knew it was the first flight there was no mention of it until halfway through the flight the first officer mentioned it. I wasn't expecting a water cannon archway but I seem to remember with any new route they provide free cupcakes or something. Still, it was a good smooth flight despite the delay to departure due to "air traffic control restrictions". Some turbulence after flying near Lisbon but it was a smooth run. A full flight apart from 2 seats, pax didn't board so they had to offload their luggage. I overheard one of the cabin crew mention it. I wasn't expecting the 737-8 Max for this flight, so that was a surprise! We'll see if we get the same on the flight home next Saturday

 

[Jerry]

Yeah you'd have thought they'd have made a bigger deal about it.

 

[MrFenner]

Yeah you'd have thought they'd have made a bigger deal about it.

Seems there was some fuss now they’ve posted some pictures on their social media.

But nowhere near the kind of fanfare there normally is with new routes.

Maybe they’re saving the budget for something bigger coming soon…?

🤞

 

[Jerry]

Seems there was some fuss now they’ve posted some pictures on their social media.

But nowhere near the kind of fanfare there normally is with new routes.

Maybe they’re saving the budget for something bigger coming soon…?

🤞

Probably WestJet

 

[Em0866]

Seems there was some fuss now they’ve posted some pictures on their social media.

But nowhere near the kind of fanfare there normally is with new routes.

Maybe they’re saving the budget for something bigger coming soon…?

🤞

Well the little fuss there was wasn't visible to most of the passengers. Still it's important to be grateful in this instance that TUI started two new routes on Saturday.

 

[Samdorob]

TUI started two new routes on Saturday.

Has anyone mentioned anywhere how full the Salzburg plane was?

 

[Jerry]

Has anyone mentioned anywhere how full the Salzburg plane was?

Full according to a post i saw on Facebook.

 

[Em0866]

After a week in Fuerteventura I came home yesterday. I knew on the outward flight that it wouldn't be a full flight on the inward flight as some pax were staying for two weeks. Out of all the Canary Islands I've stayed on Fuerteventura is easily the best and most relaxing. Great service by the cabin crew on outward and inward flights. The assistance team were again excellent...top marks to them. My other half requires assistance due to limited walking. I'll definitely go again from CWL. Let's hope this route will stay beyond what is currently available.

 

[Jerry]

After a week in Fuerteventura I came home yesterday. I knew on the outward flight that it wouldn't be a full flight on the inward flight as some pax were staying for two weeks. Out of all the Canary Islands I've stayed on Fuerteventura is easily the best and most relaxing. Great service by the cabin crew on outward and inward flights. The assistance team were again excellent...top marks to them. My other half requires assistance due to limited walking. I'll definitely go again from CWL. Let's hope this route will stay beyond what is currently available.

Glad you had such a good time!

 

[MrFenner]

Anyone know why GTAWD (AGP-CWL) returned to AGP after take off? ✈️