News · 19 July 2026

TUI flight returns to Manchester after mid-air U-turn

A TUI holiday flight to Malaga, Spain, was forced to turn back to Manchester Airport about an hour into its journey over the Atlantic Ocean. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, flight BY2786, departed Manchester at 07:45 BST on Sunday before making a precautionary return. The mid-air U-turn has caused disruption for holidaymakers travelling to and from Spain.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 July 2026 at 16:12

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