Why is Tui cancelling lots of flights?

Tui has apologised after cancelling multiple flights, blaming ?operational and supply chain issues?, adding further disruption to half-term travel plans. The travel company on Saturday announced a ?small number? of flight cancellations ? six in total ? and delays at Birmingham, Gatwick and Manchester airports.



In 2026, TUI (formerly Thomson) has made headlines for cancelling or "axing" several of its own regional flight routes as part of a strategic shift in its business model. Rather than operating its own TUI Airways aircraft on every route, the company is increasingly partnering with third-party carriers like easyJet, Ryanair, and SunExpress to fulfill its package holiday commitments. This allows TUI to reduce the high overhead of maintaining its own fleet while still offering the same destinations to travelers. Specifically, for the 2026 summer season, TUI has dropped several direct routes from Manchester, Birmingham, and Gatwick to destinations like Turkey and Portugal, shifting those passengers to partner airlines. This "asset-light" strategy is designed to increase operational flexibility and profitability, though it has caused confusion for some long-time customers who were accustomed to flying specifically on TUI-branded aircraft for their entire holiday experience.

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