TUI to move all planes from Luton to Gatwick next summer

TUI is set to relocate its aircraft from Luton Airport to Gatwick next summer.

But the airline's headquarters and engineering hangar will remain in Luton.

placeholder image — The logo of German travel group TUI is pictured on the vertical stabiliser of an airplane. Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP via Getty Images

In a statement, the airline said: “We can confirm that TUI Airline will reallocate its Luton-based aircraft to London Gatwick in preparation for summer 2026.

“This decision supports our long-term strategy to strengthen core operations and ensures we are operating in the most commercially and operationally effective way.”

TUI explained that it would “continue to offer holidays from Luton Airport through our trusted airline partners”.

While no figures were given about job losses, TUI is currently in a period of consultation with trade unions and those who are impacted by the decision.

A London Luton Airport spokesperson added: “TUI will continue to operate flights from London Luton Airport and offer holidays through its partner airlines. The company will still have a strong presence at the airport through its engineering hangar, and its Luton HQ, which remain fully operational.”