Once you pay, you’re left with nothing – customer service is non-existent.
I am extremely disappointed with the service of TUI.nl, especially considering that we have been loyal customers for years.
We booked a holiday for 5 people for approximately €15,000 and additionally paid for “comfort seats.”
30 days before departure, we carefully selected and paid for specific seats (rows 15 and 16) so our whole family could sit together.
Then, just 2 days before departure, we received a dry email informing us that the elderly members of our group had been moved to a different part of the plane — without consultation, without consent, and without any attempt to resolve the situation. On top of that, they were separated and are no longer seated together, even though they are elderly, do not speak the language, and rely on each other for support.
This is unacceptable. I planned everything in advance and paid extra to avoid exactly this situation, yet I am being treated as if I failed to do so.
The result?
A 5-year-old child cannot sit next to their grandmother during a 10-hour flight for a 16-day holiday — causing unnecessary stress before the trip even begins.
Customer service was equally disappointing — no possibility to speak to a supervisor, and the call was simply disconnected by the agent.
An in-person visit to the service desk brought kind and understanding support, but no solution. I was told the flight is “fully booked.” The agent promised to try to help me tomorrow, however it feels like even she is powerless against a rigid system that does not allow any flexibility.
What makes this even worse is the timing — this change was made just before departure, leaving us with no real options to fix the situation. It feels like being put in a position where we are simply expected to accept it without any support. This is an incredibly frustrating way to start a holiday.
Referring to “terms and conditions” is not sufficient. With this level of spending and demonstrated customer loyalty, I expect a materially higher standard of service and reliabili