Holiday firm reintroduces flights from Birmingham to Sharm El Sheikh

Holiday company TUI has announced that holidays to Sharm El Sheikh will be back on sale this week with a flight from Birmingham Airport for winter breaks and additional flights added in the summer.

Resorts including TUI Magic Life Sharm El Sheikh and Reef Oasis Blue Bay along the Red Sea coast will be on sale, with more hotel announcements in the pipeline.

Mark Hall, director of product and destination experience TUI UK & Ireland, said: “At TUI we’re committed to offering our customers an outstanding choice of holidays across the globe. Sharm el Sheikh was always a hugely popular destination and I am delighted to confirm that we are reintroducing the Egypt favourite to our Winter 2019 and Summer 2020 programmes.

“In response to customer demand, our first flights will operate from February 2020 and our resorts are all looking forward to welcoming our customers back with a smile.”

Tom Screen, aviation director from Birmingham Airport, said: “It is great news that TUI UK, a popular brand with our customers, has announced it will be reinstating its Sharm El Sheikh service in February for Midlands travellers. TUI has recognised the popularity of this Egyptian destination which will give customers a great choice for both the winter and summer periods.”