The UK's largest tour operator TUI has expanded its Easter programme to include more than 870 flights to 35 holiday destinations.
It has announced additional flights to Mexico, Dominican Republic and Turkey from Manchester and London Gatwick this April to satisfy a renewed demand for travel.
Capacity to resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Turkey has been increased for the popular holiday period.
TUI will now be operating 17 flights per week to its top long haul sun destination, Cancun, in Mexico - adding an extra weekly flight from London Gatwick from April 6 and Manchester from April 3.
Second most-popular long-haul location is Dominican Republic and TUI has added an extra weekly flight from Manchester to Punta Cana from April 3, taking its weekly flight total to eight over the Easter and into summer.
The rise of Turkey as one of the most popular short haul sun destinations continues and to meet demand two extra weekly flights will run from Manchester to Antalya in April, bringing the flying programme to 13 weekly flights over Easter. This will further ramp up with 22 weekly flights in May and 47 in June.
Richard Sofer, TUI’s commercial and business development director, said: “ We’re seeing strong demand for family packages this Easter. There has been a general uptick for long haul across the year and Easter bookings for Mexico and Dominican Republic are back to pre-Covid levels.
"Destinations nearer home are also looking positive as easier entry for teenagers and some great value offers, particularly in Turkey, unleash pent up demand."
He added: "After being denied the opportunity to spend precious time on holiday for so long, we want to offer as much choice and flexibility as possible for families looking for a much-needed overseas break. These additions mean customers can now choose from over 870 flights to 35 destinations this Easter”.
TUI’s top-selling destinations this Easter are:
- Tenerife
- Egypt (Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada)
- Mexico (Cancun)
- Dominican Republic (Punta Cana)
- Lanzarote
- Turkey (Antalya)
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