Tui Airways expands Cardiff offering with new aircraft and routes – Aviation.Direct

Tui Airways plans to permanently base a fourth aircraft at Cardiff Airport in summer 2026. This measure will enable the introduction of new flight connections to Hurghada (Egypt), with the first flight on May 2, 2026, and to Faro (Portugal), starting on May 21, 2026. In addition, the connection to Fuerteventura, previously offered as a winter route, will be included in the summer flight schedule.

The expansion of flight services also includes an increase in flight frequencies to established destinations from Cardiff. This will include more flights to Antalya, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Palma, and Enfidha. This capacity expansion will enable Tui Airways to offer an additional 48.000 holiday packages from Cardiff, reflecting the company’s growing confidence in the Welsh market.

The stationing of an additional aircraft in Cardiff underscores the importance of the regional airport for Tui Airways. The new routes and increased frequencies offer travelers in Wales a wider…