TUI has introduced a "fantastic" change for UK holidaymakers with summer trips booked. The airline, which operates from Birmingham Airport (BHX), is expanding its operations at Cardiff Airport in Wales ahead of the busy summer season.
New Routes and Increased Frequencies
TUI, competing with easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, and Wizz Air, has confirmed new routes and increased flight frequencies from the Welsh capital. From summer 2026, a fourth aircraft will be based at Cardiff Airport, offering customers more holiday destination choices. This expansion comes amid ongoing uncertainty caused by the Iran war, which has affected travel plans for many.
Exclusive New Destinations
Chris Logan, TUI UK&I Commercial Director, said: "We're really excited to be expanding our routes and flying frequency from Cardiff Airport to give our customers even more choice and flexibility. With exclusive new routes and additional flights to some of the most popular holiday destinations, we're making it even easier for travellers to visit new places from their local airport."
He added: "We've seen the demand for destinations such as Turkey, Tenerife and Mallorca grow year on year, so this increase in capacity allows customers to explore more options when booking their holiday."
Major Investment in Wales
Lee Smith, Head of Business Development at Cardiff Airport, commented: "This is fantastic news and a major investment in Cardiff Airport and Wales from TUI. The recent announcement of a second based aircraft this winter, followed by today's news of a fourth based aircraft in summer 2026, shows the confidence TUI has in the market."
Smith continued: "TUI's latest expansion means there will be an additional 48,000 holidays available with TUI from Cardiff next summer, including new routes to Faro and Hurghada. We look forward to working with the TUI team to continue growing in Wales."
