FLY4 Airlines Delivers Its Largest ACMI Operation Yet in Summer 2025

Dublin-based FLY4 Airlines has wrapped up its most ambitious ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) operation to date, supporting nearly 400,000 holidaymakers during the peak travel season from May to October 2025. Building on its successful debut in 2024, the airline partnered strategically with TUI and operated from UK regional hubs including Norwich (NWI), Birmingham (BHX), and East Midlands (EMA).

Summer 2025 by the Numbers

  • 2,295 sectors flown across 18 countries
  • Popular destinations: Spain, Greece, and Turkey, with routes to Palma de Mallorca (PMI), Kos (KGS), and Antalya (AYT)
  • Load factor: 92%
  • Technical Dispatch Reliability: 99.4%
  • Block hours: 7,890
  • On Time Performance: 70%

Despite challenging market conditions, FLY4 demonstrated resilience and reliability, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner for peak-season capacity. CEO Jochen Schnadt highlighted the company’s commitment to operational excellence and flexibility, noting that ACMI solutions help airlines maintain schedules and avoid last-minute cancellations during high-demand periods.

Alongside its heavy TUI schedule, FLY4 also operated ACMI services for Sundair, showcasing adaptability with its fleet of four Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Looking ahead, the airline is launching its first winter ACMI programme in India, marking a significant step toward year-round operations and global reach. EI-FFA/B/C are currently operating from Delhi on behalf of SpiceJet, while the fourth aircraft, EI-FFD, is undergoing heavy maintenance in Larnaca.

FLY4 also supported the #NotOnMyFlight campaign, promoting respectful air travel throughout the season.

Mark Dwyer
Mark Dwyerhttps://flyinginireland.com
Mark is an airline pilot flying the Boeing 737 for a major European airline. In addition he is also a Type Rating Instructor, Type Rating Examiner and Base Training Captain on the B737. Outside of commercial flying Mark enjoys flying light aircraft from the smallest 3 Axis microlights up to heavier singles. He is also an instructor and EASA Examiner on single engines and a UK CAA Examiner. He flies the Chipmunk for the Irish Historic Flight Foundation (IHFF). Mark became the Chairman of the National Microlight Association of Ireland (NMAI) in 2013 and has overseen a massive growth in the organisation. In this role he has worked at local and national levels. In 2015, Mark won ‘Upcoming Aviation Professional Award’ at the Aviation Industry Awards sponsored by the IAA. Mark launched this website back in 2002 while always managing the website, he has also been Editor and Deputy Editor of FlyingInIreland Magazine from 2005 to 2015.

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