Seating, luggage and upgrades
Upgraded seating on your flight, extra luggage allowance, and Champagne on pre-order – just some of the ways to make your TUI Airways journey as exciting as the end destination. We’re talking extra legroom on the plane, Premium seating with prosecco before take-off, preordering your inflight meal, and plenty more besides. Keep reading to find out how you can get your holiday off to a high-flying start.
Seating options
From selecting extra legroom to booking Premium seating, there are plenty of ways to ramp things up when it comes to flying with TUI. You can upgrade your seats via Manage My Booking.
Food and drink
Inflight menu
For short and mid-haul flights, you can choose from a menu of light bites, drinks, hot food and sandwiches on our short and mid-haul flights of up to seven hours. And on our long-haul flights – of seven hours or more – you'll get a free bottle of water when you board, plus a main meal and a lighter snack before landing. Your main meal will be served with a glass of wine, followed by your choice of tea or coffee.
Find out more by visiting our inflight shop and café page.
Pre-order some treats
For short and mid-haul flights, you can pre-order Champagne and chocolates. Just give us a call on 0203 451 2688 to add these to your booking.
Your luggage
Luggage allowance and extra space
If you’re worried about tipping the scales, why not buy some extra space in your case before you go? If you’re travelling on a package holiday, you’ll have the option to add an extra 5kg or 10kg per person, if you don’t exceed the maximum weight of 25kg per bag. Prices start from £18 for an extra 5kg both ways. If you’ve booked a flight only, you’ll have the option to add 15kg, 20kg or 25kg per person. Prices start from £40 for 15kg both ways.
Visit our luggage allowance page for more information.
Sports equipment
Avoid hassle at the airport by making sure your sports gear is taken care of before you go. You’ll need to give us a call on 0203 451 2688 to book. You can bring everything from skis and golf clubs to bikes and watersports equipment. We can also take care of musical instruments for you.
Find out more on our luggage allowance page.
Day before Bag Drop
Got an early flight or just want to travel light? You can check your bags in a whole day early from selected airports. It’s available if you're on a flight with a TOM flight number, which departs before noon, and some airports even offer free or discounted parking when using this service.
For more information, read our check-in and airport FAQs.
Transfers, car hire and coaches
All the info you need about car hire in your holiday destination, and coach transfers to and from the airport.
Airport transfers
Upgrade your package transfer. Or, if you’ve just booked a flight or a hotel stay, you can add a transfer.
Car hire
You can head off on your own adventures when you book car hire with us. Enjoy the freedom to go wherever the road takes you. With car hire, you can venture beyond the main attractions, find hidden treasures, and create unforgettable memories.
Accessibility and hotel extras
Assisted travel
We’ve got a friendly and knowledgeable team dedicated to finding the holiday or flights that match your needs, whether you or someone you're travelling with has access needs, reduced mobility, or a disability, including non-visible ones, and neurodiversity.
More tips and inspiration
Top tips for long-haul flights
Taking off to far-flung shores? Check out our long-haul flying tips, from what to wear to what to pack.
Best airport stress-busting hacks
We’ve got plenty of handy tips to help you start your holiday right – so chilled out that you practically float onto the plane.