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    TUI is flying customers out of middle east from today, CEO says

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    Posted on March 3, 2026

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    Last updated: March 3, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    TUI is initiating flights from the Middle East today, March 3, 2026, in partnership with Etihad, Emirates, and Qatar Airways to repatriate German tourists stranded amid the regional conflict. About 10,000 of TUI’s customers—out of 30,000 Germans affected—will be flown home, the CEO confirmed.

    TUI Launches Flights to Return Stranded German Tourists from Middle East

    German Tourists Stranded in the Middle East Amid Military Conflict

    TUI's Response to the Crisis

    FRANKFURT, March 3 (Reuters) - German tourism group TUI will begin on Tuesday to offer flights back home to customers who stranded in the Middle East because of the military conflict there, its CEO told broadcaster NTV.

    Collaboration with Major Airlines

    Sebastian Ebel said TUI was working with airlines Etihad, Emirates and Qatar Airways, adding that across all tour operators, about 30,000 German tourists were stranded in the region, including about 10,000 of TUI's.

    First Flights Scheduled for Today

    "We expect to carry out the first flights today with these companies to return our guests," said Ebel.

    Reporting Credits

    (Reporting by Ludwig Burger, editing by Thomas Seythal)

    Table of Contents

    • German Tourists Stranded in the Middle East Amid Military Conflict
    • TUI's Response to the Crisis
    • Collaboration with Major Airlines
    • First Flights Scheduled for Today

    Key Takeaways

    • •TUI is collaborating with Etihad, Emirates and Qatar Airways to repatriate its customers starting March 3, 2026 (Reuters)
    • •Approximately 10,000 of TUI’s 30,000 stranded German tourists will be assisted (Reuters)
    • •The wider regional flight disruption stems from airspace closures and conflict-related cancellations (multiple sources)

    Frequently Asked Questions about TUI is flying customers out of Middle East from today, CEO says

    1Why are TUI customers stranded in the Middle East?

    TUI customers are stranded in the Middle East due to a military conflict in the region.

    2How many German tourists are affected by the Middle East conflict?

    About 30,000 German tourists are stranded in the region, including around 10,000 with TUI.

    Reporting Credits
    3
    Which airlines are partnering with TUI for repatriation flights?

    TUI is working with Etihad, Emirates, and Qatar Airways for the repatriation flights.

    4When will TUI begin the repatriation flights from the Middle East?

    TUI will begin repatriation flights on Tuesday, March 3.

    5Who announced the repatriation flights for TUI customers?

    TUI CEO Sebastian Ebel announced the repatriation flights.

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