Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. has entered into a wet lease agreement with TUI Airlines Netherlands BV for its European summer programs.

It will involve GlobalX providing two Airbus A320 aircraft and trained crews for peak season flying in July and August 2023, as well as in 2024 and 2025. Flights will operate on a daily basis throughout Europe, with Amsterdam as the base of operations.

Executive Insights

Ed Wegel, Chair and CEO of GlobalX, expressed his honor to fly for TUI over the next three summer seasons and his gratitude for their confidence in GlobalX to transport their valued customers to their summer vacations.

Roel Martens, Head of Aviation Leases at TUI Airline, said that TUI and its airlines require extra aircraft capacity every year to meet the high season demand in their European markets, and GlobalX provides a perfect match for their needs.

He also expressed his happiness to work with GlobalX to transport TUI's guests to their holiday destinations in a press release.

About the Companies

Global Crossing Airlines, also known as GlobalX, is an American airline that operates Airbus A320 family aircraft. The airline provides passenger ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) and charter services to the US, Caribbean, and Latin American markets, and it recently expanded to ACMI cargo service using the A321 freighter.

TUI Airlines Netherlands BV, a subsidiary of TUI Group, is the largest travel brand in the Netherlands. It is a global tourism group that operates worldwide, offering integrated services for its 21 million customers.

TUI's services cover the entire tourism value chain, including hotels and resorts, cruise ships, tour operator brands, online marketing platforms, airlines, and travel agencies. The company is also expanding its digital platforms as part of its transformation into a digital company.