Strong H1 and Continued EBIT Momentum
Strong H1 described as the strongest H1 to date; underlying EBIT up ~EUR 40m year-on-year and this marks the 14th consecutive quarter of underlying EBIT growth.
Improved Group Result and Cost Discipline
Group result after minorities improved by ~EUR 70m versus prior year, driven by operational improvement and continued cost discipline across P&L line items.
Revenue Stability
Group revenue broadly in line with prior year and slightly up on a constant currency basis (benefitting from EUR/GBP conversion); defended top-line despite disruptions.
Cruise Outperformance and Strong Demand
Cruise segment described as 'outstandingly strong' with demand outstripping capacity; occupancy only ~2% below prior year due to short-term service outages and expected to recover; new capacity additions supportive of growth.
Markets & Airlines Operational Improvement
Markets & Airlines delivered a significant improvement in results, with executives citing stronger margins driven by transformation, operational efficiencies and commercialization initiatives.
Digital & AI Gains Driving Efficiency
AI-driven initiatives yielded meaningful productivity gains (example: AI-based transfer planning increased bus load factors by ~5% and reduced staffing/costs); One app/OneWeb rollouts progressing and digital channels growing.
Direct Distribution Growth
App penetration increased to ~25% of direct bookings (almost +5 percentage points versus prior year), supporting lower distribution costs and improved unit economics.
Strong Hedging and Lower Interest Outlook
Fuel/energy hedging position strong for summer (some airlines ~85%; group averages reported ~63%) and interest expenses guided toward the lower end (~EUR 325m) reflecting better winter results.
New Products and Loyalty Initiatives
TUI Tours product rollouts and early-stage loyalty program launched (Nordics first) with early positive uptake; TUI Musement showing mid-single-digit growth in ancillaries and new customer acquisition.
Net Debt Position Stable (Non-structural Working Capital)
Net debt roughly flat versus prior year; management attributes deterioration in cash to temporary working capital (lower customer prepayments) rather than structural weakness and expects recovery when bookings normalize.