Flight and travel options

Upgrade to Select Your Seat* to choose where you sit on the plane. 

Secure your ideal seats from a map during the booking process by choosing Select Your Seat or buying any seating upgrade. Or, do it after you’ve booked via Manage My Booking. You can also upgrade in your local TUI Store or by calling us on 01 693 7700 (ROI) or 028 90 389 387 (NI). 

Plus, by upgrading to Select Your Seat, you get the benefit of early online check-in. It’ll open 14 days before your departure, instead of 48 hours. Just so you know, you’ll still need to check in for your outbound and inbound flights separately.

Just so you know, seats 1A, 1B, 1C, and 2D, 2E and 2F on our 737 aircraft fleet are narrower than other rows, the armrest is fixed and the tray table stows inside it. These seats may not be suitable if you're using an extension seatbelt.

If you can’t decide where to sit, check out this 360-degree virtual tour of our Dreamliners. Just so you’re aware, children under 12 will be seated with at least one adult from your party, which could be in the same row, one row in front or behind, or across the aisle. This should be sorted automatically when you check in, but if not, please give us a call on 01 693 7700 (ROI) or 028 90 389 387 (NI). 

*For full terms and conditions, visit the “Select Your Seat” section of our A to Z guide. 

Book Premium and travel like a VIP. Here’s what’s included:  

• Select your seats when you book 

• A bigger 25kg luggage allowance*

• Priority bag drop at the airport 

• Fast-track security passes 

• Lounge access at UK and Irish airports, and Melbourne Orlando International Airport 

• Priority boarding 

• Separate cabin at the front of the aircraft 

• A roomier 38-inch seat pitch 

• Wider ergonomic seats with footrests and adjustable headrests 

• Premium drinks during your flight – except for Champagne and Prosecco 

• A four-course meal with a choice of main dish where available, followed by tea, coffee and liqueurs 

• A second, lighter meal, before landing 

• Noise-reducing headphones 

• Seatback entertainment with a huge selection of movies, games and shows 

• A Rituals® amenity kit 

• A pillow and a blanket on each flight 

• Early online check-in – you’ll be able to check in online 14 days before departure instead of just 48 hours

Just so you know, with early check-in, you’ll still need to check in for your inbound and outbound flights separately.

Booking’s easy – just select Premium seats when you book online and you’ll then get to choose your favourite spot on the seat map. Or, once your booking is confirmed, you can log into Manage My Booking, pop into your local TUI Store or call us on 01 693 7700 (ROI) or 028 90 389 387 (NI) to upgrade. 

*For the full T&Cs, see our luggage allowance page.

If you fancy a little extra space to stretch your legs, book one of our Extra Legroom seats. You’ll get up to two extra inches on your seat pitch, and you can choose where you sit from a plan of the plane. Plus, if you upgrade, you’ll also get the benefit of early online check-in – it’ll open 14 days before departure, instead of 48 hours. Just so you know, even with early check-in, you’ll still need to check in for your inbound and outbound flights separately.

These seats are suitable for both adults and children. 

Upgrade by selecting Extra Legroom seats from the seat map during the booking process. Or, do it by logging into Manage My Booking, popping into your local TUI Store, or calling us on 01 693 7700 (ROI) or 028 90 389 387 (NI). 

Treat yourself to extra comfort on your flight by booking Extra Space seats.  

These include seats near the emergency exit doors, behind a bulkhead or behind a dividing wall, giving you extra space, and often extra legroom, too. For TUI Airways flights, adults and children aged 12 and over can book these seats in advance. If you’re flying with another airline, you’ll need to be 16 or over to book them. 

If you upgrade to Extra Space seats, you’ll also get the benefit of early online check-in. It’ll open 14 days before your departure, instead of 48 hours. Just so you know, you’ll still need to check in for your outbound and inbound flights separately.

There are a few things you need to think about before booking these seats. To comply with European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) regulations, emergency exit row seats must only be occupied by passengers who are able to move quickly and operate the emergency exit without difficulty in the unlikely event of an emergency. So, they’re not suitable for children under 12, anyone under the influence of alcohol, anyone requiring an extension seatbelt, or anyone travelling with an assistance animal. 

Upgrade by selecting Extra Space seats from the seat map during the booking process. Or, do it by logging into Manage My Booking, popping into your local TUI Store, or calling us on 01 693 7700 (ROI) or 028 90 389 387 (NI). 

On short and mid-haul flights of up to seven hours, you can buy light bites from our in-flight menu which includes drinks, hot food and sandwiches. We have meals suitable for people with dietary requirements, as well. If you’re flying to Lapland on one of our day trips, a light meal will be included as part of your package. 

You can pre-order Champagne and chocolate on our short and mid-haul flights. Just so you know, you’ll need to call us to add these to your booking. 

On flights of seven hours or more, you’ll get a free bottle of water, a main meal* and a light snack before landing. Your main meal will come with a glass of wine, plus your choice of tea or coffee, and you can choose what type of meal you need when you book. Plus, you can still buy sweet and savoury snacks onboard.  

*Just so you know, we don’t provide meals for under-2s, so you’ll need to bring something with you. 

If you’re worried you’ll overpack, you can buy extra luggage allowance before you travel. It’s convenient, and much cheaper than paying for it at the airport. Our luggage allowance page has more details. 

If you’re travelling on a package holiday, you’ll be able to add an extra 5kg or 10kg per person, as long as you don’t go over the maximum weight of 25kg per bag. If you’ve booked a flight only, you’ll have the option to add 15kg, 20kg or 25kg per person. 

Just so you know, you can’t book extra baggage for your return flight while you're on holiday. It can only be booked before you travel, for both of your flights. 

Select extra luggage when you book, or, do it by logging into Manage My Booking, popping into your local TUI Store, or calling us on 01 693 7700 (ROI) or 028 90 389 387 (NI).

Make sure your sports equipment is taken care of before you travel to avoid hassle at the airport. You can bring everything from ski equipment to golf clubs, along with musical instruments. You’ll just need to call us on 01 693 7700 (ROI) or 028 90 389 387 (NI) to arrange this. 

If you’ve got a late flight home, you can book late check-out and keep your room a little longer. You can add this when you book, or by logging into Manage My Booking, popping into your local TUI Store, or calling us on 01 693 7700 (ROI) or 028 90 389 387 (NI). Just so you know, it’s only available at selected hotels. 

Our assisted travel page has information on how you can book assistance at the airport or while you’re on holiday. We’ve also pulled together a handy video on assisted travel with TUI.