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TUI’s Farewell To The Boeing 767

Matt KitchenSeptember 23, 2023

Since the 1980’s, TUI, formally known as Britannia Airways said hello to their new revolutionary aircraft, the Boeing 767. A wide bodied aircraft with 2 engines made it easier to transport passengers all across the globe, from short haul destinations such as Spain and long haul transatlantic routes to Mexico and the United States.

They have been the reliable workhorse along side the Boeing 757 for the last 40 years. Although like all good things, it must come to and end. TUI UK currently have 2 in their fleet; G-OBYK (24.6 years old) and G-OBYF (25.3), based at Manchester both having almost 100,000 flight hours across their years in service.

The fast modernisation of companies and their commitment to the environment means that it is time to move to more economical resources and retire their older aircrafts. With the Boeing 787 and 737 MAX 8 becoming more popular in TUIs fleet, they have seen to be the most suitable replacements.

So what happens next? As we leave the warmer months and the two remaining 767’s complete their final summer season they prepare for their departure. The first to go, Yankee Foxtrot is due to leave the fleet towards the end of October, 2023 and Yankee Kilo not going until January 2024. Luckily their retirement doesn’t mean they’ll be torn apart for scrap, they have both been assigned for conversion to become a freighter and carry on their services for many more years to come.

So as we see the only two regular 767’s still in passenger service in Great Britain prepare to leave. Think of all the memories you have had on them taking you on your holidays and trips!

While you got the chance, make sure you get as many pictures of them as possible and once they have left, we most likely won’t see that aircraft type as much again – Especially at Manchester.

We’d love to see your lovely photos you have taken to our social media pages.