Hapag-Lloyd Express (TUIfly)HLX/ X3

Hapag-Lloyd Express, operating as TUIfly, is a German leisure airline founded in 1978 and headquartered in Hanover that specializes in charter and scheduled flights primarily serving holiday destinations across Europe, North Africa, and the Mediterranean. As a subsidiary of TUI Group, one of the world's largest travel and tourism companies, TUIfly operates a significant portion of TUI's flight operations and carries millions of passengers annually on behalf of the parent company's tour operators and travel agencies. The airline operates out of multiple German hubs, including Hanover and Berlin, offering economy cabin service on short- to medium-haul routes with a business model focused on leisure travel and package holidays rather than point-to-point scheduled service. TUIfly does not maintain a traditional frequent flyer program but integrates its operations with TUI's broader loyalty offerings, and it does not belong to any major global airline alliance. The airline is known for its role in the leisure travel sector, operating wet-leased aircraft and maintaining strong partnerships with TUI's travel brands worldwide.