TUI strengthens its commitment to Northern Finland – a Boeing 737‑8 is named “Kuusamo”
This winter season, over 60,000 holidaymakers will fly with TUI to explore Finland’s wintery North
The Mayor of Kuusamo, Jouko Manninen, served as the aircraft’s godfather during the ceremony
“Kuusamo” is the fourth TUI Boeing 737-8 named after a destination in Finland and Lapland
Kuusamo is the fourth Boeing 737‑8 aircraft to be named after a destination in Northern Finland. The previous aircraft were ‘Kittilä’ (2018), ‘Rovaniemi’ (2022) and ‘Ivalo’ (2024). The new aircraft ‘Kuusamo’ was officially named with the Mayor of Kuusamo, Jouko Manninen, as its godparent.
On a wintery Sunday, TUI’s newest aircraft landed at Kuusamo Airport, soon to be officially named ‘Kuusamo’. The aircraft was welcomed by an important group of guests, including hotel partners, activity providers, representatives from Kuusamo’s tourism sector, and the airport manager.
After the name giving ceremony, the plane carried happy TUI customers back home, their minds full of the experiences they had enjoyed during their trip: husky rides, snowy landscapes and experiences with reindeer, two of them had also arrived at the ceremony. Unfortunately, reindeers are not yet able to pass through airport security, so this special guests had to follow the event from outside.
Our local partnerships are taking to the skies. Our new aircraft will be named after destinations across our holiday and partner countries, bringing the spirit of these regions into the heart of our fleet.
About TUI Group
The TUI Group is a leading global tourism group. The group is headquartered in Germany. TUI shares are listed on the MDAX index of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and on the regulated market of the Lower Saxony Stock Exchange in Hanover. The TUI Group offers its more than 34.7 million customers integrated services from a single source and covers the entire tourism value chain under one roof. The Group owns more than 460 hotels and resorts with premium brands such as RIU, TUI Blue, and Robinson, as well as 18 cruise ships, ranging from the luxury class MS Europa and MS Europa 2 and the HANSEATIC class expedition ships to the Mein Schiff fleet of TUI Cruises and cruise ships at Marella Cruises in the UK. The group also includes leading European tour operator brands and online marketing platforms, for example for hotel-only or flight-only offers, five airlines with 125 modern medium- and long-haul aircraft, and around 1,200 travel agencies. In addition to expanding its core business with hotels and cruises through successful joint ventures and activities in holiday destinations, TUI is increasingly focusing on the expansion of digital platforms. The group is transforming itself into a global tourism platform company.
Global responsibility for sustainable economic, environmental, and social action is at the heart of our corporate culture. The TUI Care Foundation, initiated by TUI, focuses on the positive effects of tourism, education and training, and the strengthening of environmental and social standards with projects in 30 countries. In this way, it supports the development of holiday destinations. The globally active TUI Care Foundation initiates projects that create new opportunities for the next generation.
