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Travel InformationPremium seating
Upgrade to Premium and fly in style on your next TUI flight.
What’s Premium seating?
Did you know, if you fly on our TUI Airways 787 Dreamliner, for a long-haul return flight for a package holiday or a cruise, you can upgrade to Premium? You’ll feel like a VIP, with perks like priority boarding, a four-course meal, and a glass of Prosecco before take-off. You’ll also have a more comfortable journey and get a 25kg luggage allowance.
What’s included when you fly Premium?
Here’s everything you get when you upgrade to Premium – from perks at the airport to extra comfort onboard. Plus, a generous luggage allowance and more food and drink options.
At the airport
The Premium perks kick in as soon as you arrive at the airport – you’ll board the plane quicker with priority boarding and get to fast-track through security and there’s a separate line for check-in. You’ll also get airport lounge access on outbound flights from the UK and Ireland, and inbound if you’re flying from Melbourne, Florida.
Onboard comfort
Premium seating is in a separate cabin at the front of the aircraft, and you get a wider seat with a footrest, adjustable headrests, a 38” seat pitch – compared to Economy’s regular 32” – and blankets and pillows. You’ll also get a Rituals® amenity kit on your outbound flight for a bit of onboard pampering.
Luggage allowance
When flying Premium, you get a 10kg cabin baggage allowance and a 25kg hold baggage allowance, so you’ll have room to pack all your holiday essentials.
Food and drink
Your flight will kick off with a glass of Prosecco before take-off and you’ll get free premium drinks throughout your flight – you’ll have to pay a little extra if you want Champagne or Prosecco. You’ll also be treated to a four-course meal, with a choice of main and a lighter second meal, just before landing. Take a look at our café menu to see what drinks and snacks we have.
Inflight entertainment
You’ll have access to all the same inflight entertainment – which includes new releases and top TV shows – but you’ll also receive noise-reducing headphones to give you a better watching experience.
Your video guide to flying Premium
Watch our guide to flying Premium to find out more about the perks and answers to some frequently asked questions.
What’s the TUI 787 Dreamliner like?
If you’re flying Premium, it’ll be on our 787 Dreamliner. You can take a peek inside the cabin on a virtual tour, or find out more about the plane’s features with our guide to the 787 Dreamliner.
FAQs
What’s the difference between Premium and Economy seats?
When you upgrade to Premium, you get a whole host of benefits that do not come standard with Economy – from your experience at the airport to your onboard comfort. Priority boarding, fast-track security, a separate check-in line and airport lounge access in the UK and at Melbourne, Florida start your journey off right.
On the plane, you get a bigger seat pitch – 38” compared to 32” in Economy – adjustable headrests and footrests, a Rituals® amenity kits on your outbound flight and blankets and pillows. You’ll also get a glass of Prosecco before take-off, free premium drinks throughout your flight – excluding Champagne and Prosecco – and a four-course meal, followed by a lighter second meal before landing. The inflight entertainment’s the same but you’ll be given noise-reducing headphones, for a better watching experience.
What is the luggage allowance for Premium?
Anyone flying Premium gets a 10kg cabin baggage allowance and a 25kg hold baggage allowance.
How can I upgrade to Premium from Economy?
If you’re flying on a long-haul return flight on TUI’s 787 Dreamliner, you can select Premium seats when you book online, and you’ll get to choose your seats from a plan of the plane. Or, if you’ve already booked and want to upgrade to Premium, you log into Manage My Booking, pop into you local TUI Store or call us on 0203 451 2688.