On the plus side, TUI still includes a complimentary hot meal and drink on most long-haul routes, something many low-cost competitors have scrapped. On recent flights to Cancun and Phuket, travellers were served pasta or chicken mains, a bread roll, dessert and tea or coffee. Premium cabins receive slightly larger portions and breakfast options like fruit, yoghurt and pastries for fights landing back into the UK.

If you’ve ever stood at a TUI check-in desk nervously eyeing the baggage scales, you know the feeling. TUI luggage allowance rules in 2025 are generous, but strict and the wrong suitcase can quickly turn your dream holiday into an expensive lesson at the airport.

TUI Hand Luggage Allowance TUI's hand luggage policy is straightforward and designed to ensure a comfortable experience for all passengers