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Has anyone ever sued Tui?

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KatStratford · 28/02/2025 12:58

We booked a luxury upgraded package holiday with Tui but when we arrived at the hotel, Tui had booked only a basic package for us. No VIP access to restricted areas, no premium restaurants and only a basic room. We tried to resolve it while we were there but even though Tui admitted their error, they did not resolve the problem. We spent most of the vacation trying to sort it out and came home more stressed and in need of a holiday than when we left.

Tui did acknowledge that we had not received the package they sold but their offer of compensation (after further weeks of negotiation) was less than the cost of the premium that we paid. Not to mention the stress, anxiety and lost vacation time that we suffered.

it seems our only option now is to take them to court. Has anyone ever done this?

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FuzzyPuffling · 28/02/2025 13:15

Yes. But not for a "stress and anxiety" issue; it was for something more physical.
And if you think your experience was stressful, going through the court experience was lengthy, and very stressful.

PS I won.

andyouwillknowusbythetrailofdead · 28/02/2025 13:10

Stress and anxiety? Really?

jennylamb1 · 28/02/2025 13:07

Also, don't need to pay to go to court, a complaint via ABTA is free, they are a regulatory body.

jennylamb1 · 28/02/2025 13:05

Go through ABTA, I've been successful twice in claiming compensation from TUI via them. Once when I was mid-sold a holiday (booked a water villa via their website and was given standard villa accommodation) and another time when I got a deep cut because of broken stairs out of a swimming pool. It's a long process but if you have evidence they have to pay out.

AnOldCynic · 28/02/2025 13:05

I started a small claims with EasyJet years ago for non-payment of compensation for a delayed flight. They soon paid up. It wasn't that expensive a process.

WeirdyBeardyMarrowBabyLady · 28/02/2025 13:04

Some good advice on FB page Tui customer service and holiday complaints

WeirdyBeardyMarrowBabyLady · 28/02/2025 13:00

Have you called them out on social media? You could also try Guardian consumer champions.