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.

When your long-haul flight turns into a long-haul saga A TUI Airways long-haul flight from Cancun to London Gatwick became a travel nightmare after a couple were allegedly caught smoking onboard, forcing the pilot to divert to Bangor International Airport in Maine, USA. Flight BY49, scheduled to land at Gatwick on July 8, made the unscheduled stop when crew reported “disruptive behaviour” mid-flight. The two passengers were removed by US authorities, but for everyone else,

TUI is back with another long haul beauty for Northern Ireland travellers – a direct flight from Belfast International Airport to Cancun is set to launch just in time for Easter 2026. If you’re dreaming of tacos on the beach, all-inclusive mojitos, and a proper sunshine recharge, this one’s for you.

Flying long haul with TUI in 2025? You’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re dreaming of Caribbean beaches or planning a big adventure to Mexico, TUI’s long-haul flights are an affordable way to reach far-flung destinations. But what’s the real deal with TUI’s long-haul experience this year? In this mega guide, I’ll spill the tea on everything from meals and seats to the latest inflight entertainment on TUI’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Flying long-haul can be exhausting, but with TUI Dreamliner Premium, your journey becomes part of the holiday itself.

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

Trip Report on the Dreamliner! TUI Airways Boeing 787-9 London Gatwick to then Caribbean