Author: Kate Acaster

Kate Acaster is Chief Editor at Flight Tribe. She writes about practical travel planning, budget airlines, baggage rules, city breaks, beach holidays and good hotels that do not cost daft money.

Kate has travelled through Europe, South America and beyond, usually with a notebook, a half-formed plan and a strong opinion on airport snacks. At Flight Tribe, her work focuses on helping UK travellers understand what is included, what costs extra, and whether a trip is worth booking at the price shown.

How Kate works
Kate checks the details that can change the value of a trip, including cabin-bag rules, airline fees, hotel location, seasonality, travel dates and booking conditions. She is especially interested in offers that look useful on the surface but need a proper reader-first check before they are worth recommending.

Editorial standards
Flight Tribe covers deals and travel advice for readers first. Affiliate links do not decide whether an offer is worth writing about.

TUI Cancellation Policy 2027: Charges, Refunds and Your Rights

Cancel a TUI holiday 70+ days out and you lose the deposit; within 14 days, everything. The full charge table, refund deadlines and your rights.

TUI Excess Baggage Fees 2027: What You Pay and How to Save

TUI charges £15 a kilo for excess baggage on short and mid-haul flights and £20 on long-haul. Add weight before online check-in, not at the airport.

TUI Hand Luggage: How Strict Are the Gate Checks in 2027?

TUI hand luggage is a 55x40x20cm cabin bag up to 10kg plus a free 40x30x20cm personal item, and TUI does check bags at the gate.

TUI seat selection 2027: options, prices and how to choose

TUI seat selection compared: free allocation, Select Your Seat, Extra Legroom, Extra Space and Dreamliner Premium, with prices and when each is worth it.

When Does TUI Check In Open in 2027? Times and Exceptions

TUI online check-in opens 48 hours before departure for most passengers. Upgrade to Premium or Select Your Seat and it opens 14 days ahead.

When Does TUI Release Holidays?

When does TUI release holidays? Summer 2028 goes on sale on 15 October 2026, and Winter 2027/28 has been on sale since 2 July.

When Does TUI Have Sales?

TUI’s next big sales: Black Friday in late November 2026, then the January Sale in early January 2027. What each covers and when to book.

When Does TUI Release Flights and Holidays? 2027 and 2028 Dates

TUI puts summer flights and holidays on sale in mid-October, about 18 months ahead. Summer 2028 opens 15 October 2026.

Flying with TUI: what UK passengers need to know

Flying with TUI? It’s a holiday operator, not a standard airline. What’s included by booking type, bags, check-in, seats, food and delay rights.

Fuerteventura Budget Travel: The 2027 UK Guide

A practical cost guide to Fuerteventura for UK travellers: what a trip costs, when to go for the best prices, and how to keep spending down once you’re there.

Gran Canaria Budget Travel: The 2027 UK Guide

Gran Canaria budget travel for UK visitors: real costs, cheap flights, best-value resorts, and free things to do in 2027.

Disney 2027 holidays: free dining plus up to £200 off

Virgin Atlantic Holidays has free Disney dining on 2027 Walt Disney World packages, plus up to £200 off per room with code DISNEY2027.