What is "dynamic packaging" — and why does it matter to you?

Dynamic packaging is the model used by most modern UK tour operators that don’t own their own airline. Rather than block-booking entire planes and reselling seats on fixed weekly rotations (the traditional charter model), we use real-time access to dozens of airlines and contract directly with hotels and transfer providers, so that every booking can be tailored to what each customer actually wants.

The practical implications for you:

• You see real options. At the time of booking, we show you the actual flights available for your dates, departure airport and destination — not a "we’ll fit you onto whatever’s flying" arrangement.
• The total price is the package price. Your flight cost, hotel, transfers and any extras are bundled into a single price you see before paying. This package qualifies for ATOL protection under our licence 11211 when it includes a flight.
• You’re flexible. Want to fly from Manchester instead of Luton? Stay a different number of nights than the standard week? Travel midweek? All possible with dynamic packaging in a way that traditional charter blocks can’t always offer.
• The flight is subject to the airline’s fare rules. Baggage, seat selection, schedule changes, refund conditions and the like are governed by the airline’s own terms for the specific fare class. GoToBeach arranges the flight as part of your package and remains your point of contact for the overall booking — if anything changes with your flight, call us and we’ll coordinate with the airline on your behalf.

Charter, scheduled and leisure airlines — what’s the difference?

Two broad categories of airline operate the leisure routes our customers fly. Knowing the difference helps set the right expectation, especially around flight times, seasonal availability and what to do if something changes.

	Scheduled airlines	Charter-style leisure airlines
Examples we work with	British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, EgyptAir, KM Malta Airlines, Pegasus	SunExpress, Corendon Airlines
Operating pattern	Year-round on most routes; published timetable; bookable directly online by consumers	Leisure-focused routes serving tour operators; many flights also sold directly as scheduled tickets on the carrier’s own website; concentration of summer service
Where they fly	Worldwide network, often with connections via a hub	Direct from regional UK airports to leisure destinations across the Mediterranean and Red Sea
Typical flight times	Spread across the day, including business-friendly slots	Concentrated in popular leisure slots (early morning, late evening turnarounds)
If schedule changes	Usually rebooked onto another flight on the same airline	May require operator-led rebooking with different timing

You’ll also see low-cost airlines on this site — Ryanair, EasyJet, Wizz Air. These airlines operate scheduled point-to-point services on published year-round timetables, but the customer experience is more unbundled than a traditional scheduled carrier: baggage, seat selection, priority boarding and other extras are usually paid add-ons rather than included in the headline fare. We’ll make these inclusions and add-ons clear during your booking.

Airlines we work with — by destination

The mix of airlines available for any given booking depends on your departure airport, destination and travel dates. The table below is a general guide to the airlines we most commonly contract with for each of our five destination countries. Other UK-departure leisure carriers may also feature on specific routes and dates.

Destination	Airlines we typically work with
Turkey Antalya, Dalaman, Bodrum	EasyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air (low-cost); SunExpress, Corendon Airlines (charter); Turkish Airlines, Pegasus (scheduled / hybrid)
Greece Crete, Kos, Rhodes	EasyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air (low-cost); Corendon Airlines (charter); Aegean Airlines (scheduled)
Malta	Ryanair, EasyJet, Wizz Air (low-cost); KM Malta Airlines, formerly Air Malta (scheduled)
Morocco Marrakech, Agadir	Ryanair, EasyJet (low-cost); British Airways, Royal Air Maroc (scheduled); Air Arabia Maroc (hybrid)
Egypt Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hashish, Nabq Bay	EasyJet, Wizz Air (low-cost); SunExpress, Corendon Airlines (charter); EgyptAir (scheduled)

UK departure airports

We book flights from all major UK departure airports and most regional ones. The exact selection available for any destination depends on which airlines fly that route from that airport. Route availability changes by season and airline schedule; the examples below are a general guide, and our reservations team will confirm live options for your specific dates before you book.

• London airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City. Heathrow is strongest for British Airways and Turkish Airlines scheduled long-haul-style routes; Stansted and Luton for Ryanair and Wizz; Gatwick for EasyJet and a mix.
• Manchester: one of the strongest UK regional airports for leisure routes, with frequent service to Turkey, Greece, Malta, Morocco and Egypt across multiple carriers.
• Birmingham: good coverage to Turkey, Greece, Malta and Egypt.
• Bristol: strong on Turkey and Greece; some Egypt.
• East Midlands: good Mediterranean coverage.
• Liverpool, Newcastle, Leeds Bradford: regional access to most destinations seasonally.
• Edinburgh, Glasgow: Mediterranean leisure routes year-round and seasonally.
• Belfast International: selected leisure routes.

Tell us your preferred departure airport when you enquire and we’ll search across the airlines that operate that route. We can also compare departure airports if you’re flexible — sometimes a 30-minute extra drive to a different airport opens up a significantly better flight.

Direct vs connecting flights — what to expect

For most of our destinations and during peak summer season, direct flights from the UK are the norm. The picture changes outside summer, on some routes year-round, and in particular for Morocco where direct UK service is more limited.

• Turkey (Antalya, Dalaman, Bodrum): direct from most UK airports during summer; some routes year-round; connections via Istanbul on Turkish Airlines available year-round.
• Greece (Crete, Kos, Rhodes): direct seasonally from most UK airports; out of season, often via Athens on Aegean Airlines with a short connection.
• Malta: direct year-round from major UK airports.
• Morocco: Marrakech has direct service year-round from London and selected regional UK airports; Agadir is more seasonal and may involve a Marrakech connection from some regions.
• Egypt: direct charter from major UK airports in season; scheduled service via Cairo or Istanbul available year-round.

Code share and operating airline — what to look out for

Occasionally you’ll see a flight where the ticket is sold by one airline but the flight itself is operated by another. This is called a "code share" and it’s standard practice across the industry — it’s how partnerships and connecting itineraries work.

What matters for you:

• The operating airline is the one whose plane and crew you’ll be on. Their baggage allowance, seat selection, on-board service and check-in procedures apply.
• The marketing airline is the one whose code (flight number) is on your ticket.
• Your e-ticket and booking confirmation will show both. If you’re unsure which to follow for baggage, follow the operating airline’s rules — that’s the airline whose check-in desk you’ll use and whose plane you’ll board.

If your flight changes after you’ve booked

Flight schedules occasionally change between the time you book and the date you fly. The airline notifies us (and usually you directly) as soon as the change is confirmed. Common types of change:

• Minor schedule shift (under an hour): no action usually needed, but worth checking against any pre-booked transfers or onward arrangements.
• Significant schedule change (more than a couple of hours, or change of day): you’ll be offered a rebooked alternative; if it doesn’t work for you, you may have the right to refund or rebook under the airline’s terms.
• Cancellation by the airline: the airline will offer you a rebooking on an alternative flight or a refund under their fare class rules. We’ll coordinate the package implications (hotel, transfers) on your behalf.
• Cancellation by the passenger: covered by the airline’s fare class rules — non-refundable fares typically cannot be reimbursed, but a change of name or date may be possible for a fee.

In all cases, call us as soon as you’re aware of the change on +44 208 211 00 01 or email hi@gotobeach.co.uk, and we’ll manage the rebooking with the airline on your behalf.

If your flight is significantly disrupted

In the rare event of a significant delay or cancellation, the operating airline is responsible for offering you a rebooking, refund or alternative travel arrangements under their own terms and applicable passenger rights regulations. Where overnight delays apply, the airline is also responsible for meals, refreshments and accommodation where appropriate.

Your point of contact in the first instance is the airline directly, particularly if you’re already at the airport or in transit — they can rebook you on the next available flight much faster than we can from the office. Once the immediate situation is resolved, call us on +44 208 211 00 01 or email hi@gotobeach.co.uk and we’ll help coordinate any onward implications for your hotel, transfer or return flight.

For consequential losses such as missed connections, additional accommodation costs, or expenses incurred due to delay, your travel insurance is the appropriate route. We strongly recommend taking out comprehensive travel insurance for every booking — see our travel insurance information page for what to look for in a policy.

Baggage, transfers and the rest of your holiday

This page focuses on flights and airlines. For complete information on what’s included with your booking, see our other customer information pages:

• Baggage — hand luggage, checked baggage, the "Basic / Hand Baggage Only" fare trap, special items and how to add baggage to your booking.
• Transfers — airport-to-hotel transfers, what’s included and how to arrange your arrival.
• Travel Insurance — what travel insurance does and doesn’t cover, and why we recommend it for every booking.
• Dynamic Packaging — more on how our booking model works and what it means for your protection.

Frequently asked questions

Information based on typical industry conditions at the date below; airline routes, fare structures and operational rules change frequently. Last updated: May 2026. This page is reviewed on an annual basis or whenever a meaningful industry change makes a refresh necessary. Prepared by the GoToBeach Product Team.