Split any TUI Airways fare with Klarna, Tamara, PayPal and more on Laters.com. Laters.com adds no booking fee, and no provider charges extra for paying later.
Yes. Book TUI Airways on Laters.com, pick a pay-later plan inside the checkout, and get your e-ticket straight away. That applies on every route TUI Airways flies and every fare class, not a shortlist of routes.
Paying later is a payment method at the Laters.com checkout, not something TUI Airways has to switch on, which is why it works on every route we ticket. Search the route, choose a provider on the payment screen, pick a plan, and the e-ticket lands as soon as payment is approved. Which plans a traveller sees depends on the country they book from, not the airline they fly, so checkout only shows the plans their fare qualifies for. Nothing to work out in advance.
An instalment plan leaves the fare alone, and the baggage allowance, and the seat. You fly as TUI Airways's own passenger on TUI Airways's own fare rules, and only the paying is spread. Interest-free plans run a soft eligibility check that does not affect a credit score, while interest-bearing monthly financing runs a full credit check, and approval is never guaranteed on either. Prefer not to split it? Pay in full by card, or with crypto, at the same checkout.
Split the fare on TUI Airways flights at the Laters.com checkout with the pay-later providers for Europe. Plans and approval depend on the provider and your booking; Laters.com charges no booking fees or payment surcharges.
This is a calculator, not a brochure. Set a TUI Airways fare and every plan shape below prices itself against that number, showing what splits into instalments and what a longer term looks like month to month.
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Suits a shorter-haul TUI Airways fare split into four. Offered through Affirm or Afterpay. No interest, though a late fee applies. Card payment for the first instalment leaves the account at checkout.
Built for a long-haul or premium-cabin TUI Airways fare that outgrows a four-payment split. Offered through Affirm, Afterpay or Akulaku, this shape carries interest and needs a full credit check. Only the first instalment leaves the account at checkout.
A short deferral for a traveller who wants the fare confirmed now and settled later. Offered through AFTEE, with no money leaving the account at checkout, interest or a credit check confirmed.
TUI Airways is paid in full at booking, the traveller repays the provider on the chosen plan, and the e-ticket is issued straight away. Provider and market decide which shapes appear, and the same instalment shape can trade under a different name.
Illustrative only. The figures above are computed from the fare you set: plain division for the interest-free plans, and each plan's own illustrative rate over its stated term for monthly financing. They are not an offer, a quote, or a prediction of what you will be given. Laters.com is not the lender and takes no part in the decision: which plans appear, the instalment amounts, any interest and fees, and whether you are eligible at all are determined by the provider alone, and depend on a credit or eligibility assessment, your country and your basket. The only way to see your real plans is to choose a provider at checkout, at which point that provider, not Laters.com, approves or declines the purchase. All plans, rates, fees and terms are estimates only and subject to approval and to change.
Booking direct with the airline is a reasonable choice if you're paying by card in full. But TUI Airways sells no pay-later plan at its own checkout, so the fare can't be spread there, and its site only shows you TUI Airways flights. On Laters.com, it's the same TUI Airways ticket, same fare rules, same baggage allowance, same seat selection and the same loyalty earning. The difference is how you pay for it, not what you get.
| What you get | Laters.com | Book direct with TUI Airways |
|---|---|---|
| Buy now, pay later on a TUI Airways fare | ✓ | ✕ |
| 100+ payment methods from 40+ providers at one checkout | ✓ | ✕ |
| Compare TUI Airways against every other airline we sell in one search | ✓ | ✕ |
| Pay for a TUI Airways flight with crypto | ✓ | ✕ |
| Local and regional payment methods | ✓ | Rarely |
| No booking fee and no surcharge for paying later | ✓ | Varies |
Our editorial rating, out of 10, for what an airline is actually like to fly once you have booked it.
Every airline we ticket is scored on the same 4 measures, so you can compare them like for like before you book. See the full methodology See all airline scores →
Scored by the Laters.com editorial team from the airline’s own published specifications and named third-party measurements. No airline pays to be rated, no placement is sold, and this page contains no affiliate links.
TUI Airways scores 5.5 out of 10: the plain average of the measures below, rounded to one decimal. Each measure is an editorial assessment of the published facts.
4 measures, scored the same way for every airline we ticket.
Reliability & operations8/10
Aviationstack data puts TUI Airways at a 100% on-time rate with 0% cancellations and 0 minutes average delay. No named punctuality body or period is behind that figure, and the fleet mixes 737-800s, 737 MAX 8s and 787s, so it sits just below the top band.
Source: research.fleet
Comfort & experience6/10
Economy pitch averages 33.2in with 17.8in width, and Premium adds a 38in pitch cabin with a four-course meal on the 787. But Skytrax rates seat comfort just 2.94/5 and IFE 2.48/5, and wifi scores only 1.86/5, well short of a rounded onboard product.
Source: research.cabins, research.onboard, research.baggage
Value & network4/10
A short-haul hold bag on a flight-only booking costs £60 or €70 per 15kg, rising to £80 or €90 long-haul, and excess baggage runs £15-£20 per kg. Skytrax value for money sits at 3.05/5, reflecting charges most other carriers fold into the fare.
Source: research.feeExamples, research.checkIn
Passenger ratings4/10
Only 51% of surveyed passengers say they'd recommend TUI Airways, and ground service scores 2.72/5 on Skytrax alongside food and beverages at 2.88/5. Top complaints cite lost luggage and poor customer service, pulling this below a three-star equivalent band.
Source: research
The published ratings and awards behind this score, each from the body that issued it.
Charges are set and collected by TUI Airways, not by Laters.com, and vary by route and fare type.
The full method, measure by measure, is on how we score airlines.
Compare the cabin, included baggage and onboard services before you choose a fare, then use the check-in, connection and assistance details to prepare for your trip.
Economy seats give a 32in pitch, the figure to expect on any TUI Airways flight unless you pay to change it. Extra Legroom adds at least 2in, and Extra Space at least 8in, for a fee. Premium is the exception: 38in pitch and 20in width, plus lounge access, priority boarding and a four-course meal, but it's only fitted on long-haul Boeing 787s. Check which cabin your aircraft carries before booking up.
One cabin bag up to 10kg and 55 x 40 x 20cm travels free in Economy and Premium alike. Checked luggage is weight-based rather than piece-based: 20kg in Economy, 25kg in Premium, but that 20kg only comes free on package holidays flown both ways with TUI Airways. Book flight-only and hold luggage is paid separately. Check your booking confirmation to see which allowance applies before you pack.
Allowances vary by route and by fare type. Confirm against your booking confirmation before you travel.
Online check-in opens 48 hours before departure and closes 60 minutes before your flight, the same cut-off on the TUI app. There's no separate exception by cabin, the 60-minute rule holds across Economy and Premium. Gate-close timing still varies by airport, so treat this as the airline's own guide and follow whatever time is printed on your boarding pass once you've checked in.
Gate-close timing varies by airport, so treat the airline rule as a guide and follow the times printed on your boarding pass.
Meals come included on long-haul flights, but on short and mid-haul routes you buy food onboard instead, so pack accordingly for shorter trips. Seat-back screens are fitted only on flights over 7 hours, the cut-off worth knowing before you rely on entertainment for a shorter hop. Charging points are on the Boeing 737 MAX and 787 fleet. Pre-order your meal on long-haul sectors where it's included.
Pets fly as cargo on most TUI Airways flights, not in the cabin, and must be booked through the airline's Cargo Department rather than as part of your standard fare. There's no cabin exception here, hold travel is the rule across the network. Arrange your pet's journey directly with TUI ahead of time, since this can't be added through Laters and needs its own booking process.
Pet carriage is arranged directly with the airline and cannot be booked on Laters.
Assistance and recognised assistance dogs need at least 48 hours' notice before departure, the same window as check-in. The exception is onboard harnesses, which need 7 days' notice rather than 48 hours, so plan further ahead if your dog needs one. Notify TUI Airways of any assistance requirement or an assistance dog as soon as your travel dates are confirmed, and earlier still if a harness is involved.
The carriers most often compared with TUI Airways, on the facts we hold for both. Every one of them can be booked on Laters.com with the same payment plans.
| Measure | easyJet | TUI Airways |
|---|---|---|
| Economy seat pitch | 28 in | 32 in |
| Measure | Ryanair | TUI Airways |
|---|---|---|
| Economy seat pitch | 29 in | 32 in |
| Measure | British Airways | TUI Airways |
|---|---|---|
| Economy seat pitch | 30 in | 32 in |
Everything about booking TUI Airways flights on Laters.com and splitting the fare, plus the airline’s own rules that decide what you get.
Yes, Laters.com lets you book TUI Airways flights and spread the cost with a pay-later plan instead of paying the full fare upfront. You choose a plan at checkout, pay a portion now, and the rest follows on a fixed schedule. The option appears alongside other payment methods on the booking page whenever a TUI Airways fare is eligible.
Eligibility for a pay-later plan when booking TUI Airways depends on the lending partner's own checks at checkout, including your age, location, and financial history. Not everyone who applies will be approved, and the amount offered can vary by traveller. This is a form of credit, so only take it on if you're confident you can meet the repayments.
Yes, choosing a pay-later plan for a TUI Airways booking usually triggers a credit check by the lending partner before approval. This can be a soft check that doesn't affect your credit file, or a hard check that leaves a visible mark, depending on the provider and plan. Because this is a credit product, missing repayments can affect your ability to borrow in future, so only commit to a plan you can afford.
Missing a payment on a TUI Airways pay-later plan can trigger late fees, interest, or a default recorded against you by the lending partner, depending on the terms you agreed to. Repeated missed payments can also affect your credit score and your ability to use pay-later products in future. If you think you'll miss a payment, contact the lender directly and as early as possible to discuss your options.
A TUI Airways pay-later plan can affect your credit score, mainly if the provider runs a hard credit check at application or if you miss repayments. Paying on time generally has little to no positive effect on your score with most providers, but missed or late payments can be reported and lower it. Check the specific provider's terms before you commit, since policies differ.
If TUI Airways cancels the flight, you're entitled to a refund or rebooking under the airline's own cancellation policy, separate from your pay-later agreement. Any refund is processed back through the lending partner first, reducing or clearing your outstanding instalments before any balance comes to you. Contact your pay-later provider to confirm how the refund will be applied to your remaining payments.
Refund eligibility on a TUI Airways booking follows the airline's fare rules and conditions of carriage regardless of how you paid. If a refund is due, it's returned via the payment method used, meaning a pay-later balance is adjusted or repaid by the provider rather than paid out directly to you in cash. Instalments already collected are typically refunded through the same lending partner that arranged the plan.
For a bigger TUI Airways fare, compare the plans offered at checkout by instalment length and payment amount, and pick one where each repayment fits comfortably within your budget. A longer plan lowers each individual payment but extends the time you're committed to paying. Only borrow what you can repay on schedule, since this is credit and missed instalments carry consequences.
Pay-later availability for TUI Airways bookings depends on the lending partners operating in your country of residence, so the option won't appear for every traveller. If a pay-later plan isn't offered at checkout for your location, you can still book the same TUI Airways flight and pay the full fare by card. Check the payment options shown at checkout to see what applies to you.
TUI Airways offers two cabins: Economy, with 32 inches of seat pitch, and Premium, available only on long-haul Boeing 787 aircraft with 38 inches of pitch and 20 inches of width. Premium also includes lounge access, priority boarding, and a four-course meal. Economy passengers can pay for Extra Legroom seats, which add at least 2 inches of pitch, or Extra Space seats, which add at least 8 inches.
TUI Airways allows one carry-on bag up to 10kg and sized within 55 x 40 x 20cm. Checked baggage is weight-based rather than piece-based: Economy gets 20kg and Premium gets 25kg on package holidays flown both ways with TUI Airways, while hold luggage is paid separately on flight-only bookings. Extra hold bags on flight-only bookings start from £60 or €70 per 15kg on short-haul and £80 or €90 per 15kg on long-haul.
Online check-in for TUI Airways opens 48 hours before departure. Both online and app check-in close 60 minutes before departure, so it's worth checking in ahead of that cut-off rather than leaving it to the last minute.
Meals are included on TUI Airways long-haul flights, while on short and mid-haul flights food and drink are bought onboard. Seat-back entertainment screens are fitted on flights over 7 hours, and charging points are available on the Boeing 737 MAX and 787 aircraft.
Pets on TUI Airways travel in the hold as cargo on most flights, not in the cabin. Bookings for pets need to be arranged through the airline's Cargo Department rather than the standard flight booking process. A recognised assistance dog is carried free of charge, unlike a standard pet.
Special assistance and recognised assistance dogs on TUI Airways need to be notified at least 48 hours before departure. If you need an onboard harness for an assistance dog, that requires 7 days' notice instead. Booking this in good time helps make sure the right support is arranged before you fly.
TUI Airways is the UK leisure carrier of the TUI Group, flying under the code BY since 1962. Most travellers meet it through a package holiday rather than a standalone flight, and that shapes the cabin: seat-back screens appear on flights over seven hours, meals are included on long-haul and bought on board for short and mid-haul, and Premium on the Boeing 787 adds lounge access, priority boarding and a four-course meal. There's no confirmed hub, alliance or loyalty programme to report here, so we've left those threads out rather than guess.
Booking through Laters.com and paying in instalments changes when you pay, not what you fly. The fare is identical to paying by card in full, the baggage allowance is whatever the fare carries, and the ticket is issued on TUI Airways's own rules, so you fly as its passenger throughout and simply spread the cost. Paying later is a form of credit: it depends on a credit check, availability varies by market, and missing an instalment has consequences with the provider, so only commit to a plan you can keep up with.
TUI Airways runs an all-Boeing fleet, split between narrowbodies for short and mid-haul and two widebody types for long-haul. The Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737 MAX 8 make up the bulk of the operation, while the Boeing 787-8 and Boeing 787-9 carry the long-haul flying. These are the types in service when the facts behind this page were last confirmed, and deliveries and retirements will move the numbers over time. Cancellation rate and fleet age aren't included, since no sourced figure covers them for this airline.
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Fleet and punctuality figures verified 24 August 2026.
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