Tui helps charity visit Santa after cancelled Cook booking

The aircraft wasn’t the only thing dressed up for the occasion though, as Tui staff donned Christmas jumpers and bauble earrings.

Tui crew and staff all volunteered to be a part of the event and were joined by some new recruits in the form of Emmerdale actors Natalie Robb, Ash Palmisciano and Jonny McPherson and charity patron and TV personality Jeremy Spake.

Dawn Wilson, Tui Airways managing director, said the airline was “extremely proud” to support When You Wish Upon a Star’s work.

“We know how much this trip means to the families and were delighted that we could help make it possible for them to fly to Lapland.”

Karen Martt, general manager When You Wish Upon a Star, said the charity was “extremely grateful” to Tui for “coming to the rescue” following Cook’s demise.

“|t is a dream for most of the children to meet Santa at his home and to have the amazing opportunity to ride on the huskies, reindeers and sledging in the snow. Magical memories are made by all the families,” she said.