October 23, 2025

TUI Airline named "Europe’s Leading Charter Airline" for fifth consecutive year

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  • Prestigious World Travel Award reaffirms TUI’s industry leadership
  • “An honour and motivation for the entire TUI Airline team”
  • Award presented at WTA Gala Ceremony in Cagliari, Italy
Cagliari/Hanover, 23 October 2025 – TUI Airline has once again soared to the top of the aviation industry, earning the title of “Europe’s Leading Charter Airline” for the fifth year in a row at the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA). The award was presented Wednesday evening at a gala ceremony in Cagliari, Italy, recognizing the very best in European travel and tourism.

Since 2021, TUI’s integrated airline group – comprising carriers in the UK, Nordics, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany – has consistently set the benchmark in the leisure aviation sector. This continued recognition highlights TUI Airline’s unwavering focus on delivering exceptional service and seamless travel experiences for millions of holidaymakers across Europe.

“This award is a powerful acknowledgment of the dedication and professionalism of more than 8,000 colleagues across TUI Airline,” said Marco Ciomperlik, Chief Executive Officer of TUI Airline. “It’s both a recognition and an inspiration – motivating us to keep raising the bar and ensure our guests enjoy the best possible travel experience, from departure to return.”

Graham E. Cooke, Founder of the World Travel Awards, praised TUI’s continued excellence: “Congratulations to TUI Airline for once again winning ‘Europe’s Leading Charter Airline.’ This achievement reflects the airline’s leadership and high standards in the industry. The European leisure market has been incredibly strong in recent years, and it’s fantastic to see an airline in this segment attract such a large and loyal customer base. The commitment of the entire TUI Airline team is truly inspiring.”

Representing the airline at the ceremony, flight attendant Alexander Taeger und Communications Manager Regine Keppler proudly accepted the award on behalf of TUI Airline.

Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards celebrate excellence across the global travel and tourism industry. Widely regarded as the hallmark of quality, the awards recognize organizations that consistently raise the standards of service, innovation, and customer experience.

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