TUI Airways has proudly resumed its flights from Southampton Airport to Palma De Mallorca, marking the first departure in 15 years.
The inaugural full flight took off yesterday (Tuesday, 27th May), reconnecting travellers with the largest and sunniest of the Balearic Islands.
This weekly service will operate until the end of September, perfectly complementing Marella Cruises' eagerly awaited summer program.
The reintroduced route offers holidaymakers and cruise enthusiasts a seamless connection to Mallorca’s stunning beaches, vibrant cultural attractions, and delightful Mediterranean climate
Gavin Williams, Managing Director at Southampton Airport, said: “Our passengers were hugely excited when the return of TUI was first announced last year.
“It was fantastic to see our passengers on the first services which provides an exciting new travel opportunity for the Central South region.
“We look forward to welcoming more passengers on this flight as we continue to expand and enhance our travel options.”
TUI UK’s Director of Flight Capacity Management Aviation Planning Karen Switzer said: “We are extremely excited to see the return of TUI Airways to Southampton Airport to reconnect travellers with the vibrant corner of the world that is Palma”.
“We understand how important it is for customers to have access to flights from their local airports, and this latest addition brings the number of regional airport that TUI Airways fly from to 24”.
“We look forward to welcoming customers on board from May next year and taking them away on their dream Mallorcan holiday”.
For those looking to set sail soon, Marella Cruises sailings will include Mediterranean itineraries aboard Marella Discovery, ‘Cosmopolitan Classics’ departing from Palma, Majorca and calling at Cagliari, Sardinia, Naples (for Pompeii and Capri), Italy, Piombino (for Siena and Pisa), Italy, Villefranche (for Monaco and Nice, France, Palamos, Spain and finishing up once again in Palma.