Bristol: TUI Airways Route News & Base Updates

[Marko1]

When does the 757 leave tui fleet and what are we likely to get as a replacement fleet at brs

 

[TheLocalYokel]

When does the 757 leave tui fleet and what are we likely to get as a replacement fleet at brs

According to Jethro's Fleet Listings TUI still has 14 757s. Jethro shows one due to leave the fleet in December 2018, three in Spring 2019 and the remaining ten in winter 2019/2020.

 

[Foxlimayankee]

A few years left in them yet. I believe BRS is favoured for the 757s due to their better performance off the runway

 

[Jerry]

It may be possible then that BRS could be the last base to see them go.

 

[TheLocalYokel]

A few years left in them yet. I believe BRS is favoured for the 757s due to their better performance off the runway

I'd heard that might be a reason too, including braking capabilities on the B738, although if TUI didn't believe there was a market for the 757s I doubt that they would have retained them at BRS. The based TUI B738 isn't restricted to the shorter routes though with Larnaca, Crete and the Canaries all amongst the destinations to which it operates.

 

[Marko1]

Press release on the airport website announcing Iceland marrakech and Boa Vista new flights winter 18/19

 

[TheLocalYokel]

Press release on the airport website announcing Iceland marrakech and Boa Vista new flights winter 18/19

Interesting. Stepping into gap left by easyJet on Marrakech and taking on easyJet to Keflavik (assuming easyJet operates in 18/19). Does this mean Sal and Boa Vista?

 

[Marko1]

When they inadvertently released it yes they were both on

 

[TheLocalYokel]

Thanks Marko. I wonder if both will be operated by the B787 which is taking over the Sal route from the B757 next summer.

 

[Marko1]

Let's hope so. As for Iceland tui have been selling holidays with ezy for a few years so prob have an idea of demand plus given wows temperament they probably want to give it a punt

 

[Jerry]

Is anything on sale yet?

 

[alphagolf]

Tui Media Release in full, BRS seems prominent throughout, also CWL gets a mention too.

https://press.tui.co.uk/winter2018/

 

[alphagolf]

Is anything on sale yet?

Tui on sale Thursday 26th October 2017

 

[TheLocalYokel]

More Choice in North Africa

North Africa remains a popular destination for winter travel and to meet increasing demand TUI and First Choice will increase capacity to Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Marrakech for 2018. Two additional flights will go from Cardiff and Doncaster Sheffield to Hurghada, the Capital of the Red Sea Riviera, famed for its stunning coast link and coral reefs. In addition an extra weekly flight will depart from London Gatwick to Marsa Alam, the most southern Red Sea resort occupying a virgin stretch of coastline near the Tropic of Cancer offering 10 and 11 night stays. Flights from Bristol Airport have also be extended to cover the full season rather than just March and April.

What do they mean with the last sentence?

 

[alphagolf]

More Choice in North Africa

North Africa remains a popular destination for winter travel and to meet increasing demand TUI and First Choice will increase capacity to Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Marrakech for 2018. Two additional flights will go from Cardiff and Doncaster Sheffield to Hurghada, the Capital of the Red Sea Riviera, famed for its stunning coast link and coral reefs. In addition an extra weekly flight will depart from London Gatwick to Marsa Alam, the most southern Red Sea resort occupying a virgin stretch of coastline near the Tropic of Cancer offering 10 and 11 night stays. Flights from Bristol Airport have also be extended to cover the full season rather than just March and April.

What do they mean with the last sentence?

I can only presume it means the HRG flights will run throughout the Winter 18/19 period instead of having a break between November 18 and March 19..... only a guess so don't hold me to it..........

 

[Aviador]

I'd heard that might be a reason too, including braking capabilities on the B738, although if TUI didn't believe there was a market for the 757s I doubt that they would have retained them at BRS. The based TUI B738 isn't restricted to the shorter routes though with Larnaca, Crete and the Canaries all amongst the destinations to which it operates.

From what I remember, Blackpool has 737-800 ops to Tenerife from its 1800m runway but I think that was pushing the aircraft to its limits.

 

[TheLocalYokel]

From what I remember, Blackpool has 737-800 ops to Tenerife from its 1800m runway but I think that was pushing the aircraft to its limits.

Well as mentioned earlier, TOM's 738 and Ryanair's 738s at BRS don't seem to have problems reaching the longer short haul destinations (Canaries and Greek Islands). Presumably the same applies with braking on return or even with an aborted take-off.

 

[Marko1]

Looking briefly at the 18/19 schedule there appears to be a reduction in flights to ace and lpa and Barbados does not appear at all. I also wonder what our fleet mix will be with these new routes

 

[Jerry]

Does BRS usually keep the 738 for winter? Does it stay at 3 aircraft? Or lose one of the 757s?

 

[alphagolf]

Looking briefly at the 18/19 schedule there appears to be a reduction in flights to ace and lpa and Barbados does not appear at all. I also wonder what our fleet mix will be with these new routes

One flight on the 27th January 2019

MBJ, Montego Bay, Jamaica is still highlighted in the destination list from BRS so maybe a glitch or more to come.............