TUI’s new Boeing 737 MAX 8 (OO-TMY) is called “Costa del Sol”

Carmen Enciso: “It is an honour for me to be part of this event. I am thrilled that this new TUI plane, which we have christened today with the name “Costa del Sol”, is becoming an ambassador for Málaga. When I talk about Costa del Sol, I return to my childhood. I was one of those little girls who experienced the glory of tourism in our region. I am a woman whose love for my homeland has made it possible for Málaga to become the focus of my literature. As Ramón Gómez de la Serna would say: “A book is a bird with more than a hundred wings to fly”.

Eloísa Navas: “I am very proud to have been chosen as the godmother of this new plane, the ‘Costa del Sol’, and I am grateful to the TUI company for the opportunity to take part in this important event. A journey always involves a destination. I would like the destination of this aircraft that starts its journey today to be helping all its future passengers to follow their dreams. The simple fact of my being here today has already made mine come true.”

Marina Comas, TUI Purchasing Director West Mediterranean: “Tourism brings people and cultures together. Our aircraft are part of the travel experience and the connecting element for their region as well. They are a symbol of our association. TUI has been present in Málaga for over 50 years. Today, the region is one of the largest and most popular holiday destinations for our visitors from all over Europe. Our hotel company RIU and our hotel brand TUI Sensimar are present in the area, and many of their employees live here.”

The 737 MAX 8, compared to previous TUI fly aircraft of this size, have a 20 per cent lower fuel consumption and thus generate 20 per cent fewer CO2 emissions. Their noise level is also 40 per cent lower, which also contributes to the group’s sustainability objectives. TUI Group has set itself the goal of operating Europe’s lowest-emission airlines by 2020.

Málaga / Hanover, 17 September 2018