By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Travel Radar - Aviation NewsTravel Radar - Aviation News
  • Breaking News
  • Aviation
    • Aircraft
    • Airlines
    • Airshow & Events
    • Careers
    • Manufacturing
  • Travel
    • Airports
    • Points & Loyalty
    • Technology
    • Trip Reviews
  • Newsletters
Reading: TUI Pilot Helps Load Baggage to Minimise Delay
Share
Sign In
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Font ResizerAa
Travel Radar - Aviation NewsTravel Radar - Aviation News
  • Breaking News
  • Aviation
    • Aircraft
    • Airlines
    • Airshow & Events
    • Careers
    • Manufacturing
  • Travel
    • Airports
    • Points & Loyalty
    • Technology
    • Trip Reviews
  • Newsletters
Signin Sign In
Follow US
Copyright © Travel Radar Media Ltd. 2025 | All Rights Reserved
Travel Radar - Aviation News > News > TUI Pilot Helps Load Baggage to Minimise Delay

TUI Pilot Helps Load Baggage to Minimise Delay

Jake Smith
Last updated: 30 May 2022 20:15
By Jake Smith
1 Min Read
Share
SHARE

With huge staffing shortages affecting airlines and airports across the UK, scenes of disruption and chaos at our airports have become commonplace. However, one TUI First Officer onboard flight TOM2744 resorted to helping load baggage onto the aircraft to minimise further delays.

TUI 737-800 parked at on stand at Manchester Airport
TUI 737-800 parked at on stand at Manchester Airport (MAN) | (c) Wikimedia Commons

What happened?

On 30th May 2022, TUI UK flight TOM2744 operating from Manchester, UK, to Heraklion, Greece, missed it’s takeoff slot due to staffing shortages at ground handler, Swissport. After a thirty minute delay, the TUI First Officer, Simon, resorted to loading passenger’s baggage onto the aircraft himself to avoid further delays waiting for bag handlers to arrive. Comparatively, flights waited around 5hrs on the ground for handlers to attend.

Data from FlightAware shows the flight arrived 2hrs 11min late, touching down at 20:44 UTC.

TOM2744/BY2744

Users quickly took to Twitter, sharing videos and comments:

https://travelradar.aero/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/D4NHKep9EX3gX646.mp4

Have you got an incredible story to share? Get in touch via @thetravelradar or drop us a message!

You Might Also Like

Can Baggage Collection From People’s Homes Be Offered At An Affordable Price?
EasyJet to Cancel Hundreds of Flights Due to Staff Sickness
A Very Expensive “A”
Wizz Air Launches New Route from Naples to Timișoara, Romania
Hans Airways Signs Letter of Intent for First Aircraft
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link
What’s your thoughts?
Love0
Sad0
Happy0
Angry0
Jake Smith
ByJake Smith
Director of Special Projects - Jake is an experienced aviation journalist and strategic leader, regularly contributing to the commercial aviation section of Travel Radar alongside leading strategy and innovation including livestreaming and our store.
Previous Article Pexco Aerospace Announces AirShield Technology
Next Article British Airways Staff 10% Bonus © Marco Macca / Travel Radar British Airways Share Price Has Not Risen Despite Improved Profitability
Subscribe
Login
Notify of
guest

guest

0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Upvoted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Stay Connected

FacebookLike
TwitterFollow
InstagramFollow
YoutubeSubscribe

Trending News

Ryanair © Sevcan Alkan
Ryanair Boosts Cornwall Winter Flights with Extra 2,300 Seats
Aircraft Airline Economics Airlines Airports Aviation Route Development Travel Travel Radar
European Air Traffic rose by 3.3% in 2025 summer © Winston Tjia on Unsplash
Europe’s Summer 2025 See Smoother Flights as Air Traffic Rises
Airline Economics Airlines Aviation Did You Know Travel Travel Radar
A red car driving on a road with the Hollywood sign in the background
Hotels by the Hour in LA : redefining luxury and lifestyle in the heart of the city
Travel Travel Radar
Avelo aircraft N808VL at RDU airport
Avelo Airlines Launches New Membership Programme
Airlines Aviation Points & Loyalty
OX1 Plant © OXCCU
OXCCU Raises £20.75 million to develop Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Waste Carbon
Airline Economics Aviation Manufacturing Technology
//

Travel Radar is the leading digital hub for all things aviation and air-travel. Discover our latest aviation news, aviation data, insight and analysis.

Discover

  • Latest News
  • Subscribe
  • Weekly Digest
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Advertising
  • Media Coverage
  • Press & Events
  • Join Our Team
  • Our Brands

Signup to our Newsletter!

And get the latest aviation news via our weekly news digest!

© Travel Radar Media Ltd. 2015-2025 | ISSN #2635-0696 | Trademark #UK00003579704
wpDiscuz
adbanner
Welcome to the TR Community!

Sign in to your account

Not a member? Sign Up