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Mailing Address:

TUI UK Limited
Wigmore House, Wigmore Lane
Luton, LU2 9TN

Phone:

+44 (0) 203 451 2688

How to Contact TUI Customer Service for Complaints: Phone, Email, Forms

How to Contact TUI Customer Service for Complaints: Phone, Email, Forms

Joanna Teljeur
Written By Joanna Teljeur
Last Updated: October 02, 2024

You’ve had an unpleasant experience with TUI, and now you want to make a complaint. Well you’re not alone! During 2023, TUI received 3,307 complaints from UK passengers according to data from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). These are numbers from the UK alone, so imagine how many complaints they get in total!

It can be difficult and frustrating trying to get in touch with airlines, so in this guide, we’re going to show you several different ways to lodge a complaint with TUI.

What Can You Make a Complaint About

You can raise a concern to TUI about lots of different issues like flight delay compensation, cancelled flight compensation, and compensation for lost or damaged baggage. But you can also make a formal complaint to TUI for many other issues including:

  • Poor in-flight service
  • Disappointing in-flight amenities
  • Poor customer service
  • Booking errors
  • Overbooking
  • Accessibility issues
  • Safety concerns
  • Misleading advertising/hidden fees and charges
  • Airline policies
  • Inadequate compensation

If you’ve had a TUI flight delay, cancellation, or denied boarding incident, remember that you can still submit a claim even if your flight was 3 years ago, and AirAdvisor is here to help!

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Know Your Passenger Right

Having knowledge about your passenger rights is an essential aspect of responsible travel. If you’re flying in the EU or UK, your rights are protected by EU Regulation, EU261 and the UK’s version, UK 261. Both sets of rules protect you if you have flight disruptions with TUI and other airlines.

TUI plane at the airport

How to Submit a Complaint to TUI

If you have a TUI complaint, submit it as soon as possible to avoid processing delays. You can do this by contacting TUI's customer service department and letting them know of your experience and how you would like the matter dealt with. 

It’s very important to include as much relevant information as possible in your complaint like:

  • Flight details 
  • Ticket numbers 
  • Dates 
  • Times
  • Names
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The more information you include to support your claim the better!

If you're not satisfied with the outcome of your TUI complaint, or you simply don't want to deal with the stress associated with going it alone, our team of legal experts is here to help!File a Complaint

How to Get in Touch with TUI

Sites like Tripadvisor and Flight Report have plenty of reviews that mention difficulties getting in touch with TUI as well as slow response times. One Tripadvisor reviewer called Flosskibeat writes,

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I went to make a complaint online but there is no telephone number, just an email address. I wouldn't bother emailing. They don't reply. I emailed 3 times in a month and had no reply, only an automated one. I finally found a phone number and made my complaint. I was told I'd be contacted in 28 days but nobody did.

Fortunately, there are a few ways you can make a complaint to TUI. If one method doesn’t work, try a different one.

TUI Phone Numbers

If you’re like most passengers, your first instinct might be to call the airline when something goes awry. While phoning will put you in touch with a TUI agent, you might first have to endure long hold times before you get to speak with someone.

Below, you can find a list of TUI phone numbers for various areas of concern.

Area of Concern

Phone Number

Hours/ Additional Info

Flight Info and Changes

+32 (0) 2 717 86 61

1-844-889-7708 (US, Canada)

Mon to Fri. 9am-8pm 

Saturday 9am-6:30pm

Sunday 10am-6:30pm

Holidays and Flights

Group Travel

Cruise Enquiries

+44 (0) 203 451 2688

Mon to Fri. 9am-7pm 

Saturday 9am-5pm

Sunday 10am-5pm

Assisted Travel

0800 145 6920

Mon to Fri. 9am-7pm 

Saturday 9am-5pm

Sunday 10am-5pm

Issues during your trip

+4420 38 303 111

24/7

TUI Contact Email

A better option for more formal questions and concerns is by writing to TUI via email. This will give you the opportunity to add any supporting documentation for the issue at hand, especially for flight cancellation and delay claims. More importantly, you will have a record of what you said and when.

Enquiries and customer service: 

TUI Contact Forms

Because TUI is such a large company, passengers will have faster response and better outcome if they reach out to the carrier by using their contact forms. As with email, you can add documents, but instead of the messages all going to one email inbox, they are separated by issue. This ensures they will arrive at the right department and be handled in a more timely manner.

Contact forms are also very helpful if you’re pursuing a claim for lost or damaged baggage or flight disruptions as you’ll be prompted to add all the information TUI needs to process your complaint.

TUI Contact Forms

TUI Complaint form

TUI Live Chat

TUI has a chatbot on their website where you can ask questions and even ask to speak with a live person. Just type in: ‘Speak to a Representative’ and you’ll be put in touch with a real person.

TUI complaints chat

TUI Mobile App

Flight delays? Or maybe you’ve had a last minute cancellation, and you need a rebooking ASAP. For these sorts of situations as well as for monitoring your itinerary, the best option is contacting TUI on the mobile app. Airline agents are available to help you 24/7, and it’s a convenient, easy way to sort out flight disruptions while you’re at the airport.

Download the TUI app at Google Play or at the App Store for iOS.

TUI on Social Media

If you need fast help, and you can’t get through to an agent, you should definitely try to reach out on social media. This method is particularly useful when there are widespread flight disruptions. 

Find TUI and send direct messages on https://www.facebook.com/TUIflyBelgium/, https://twitter.com/TUIflyBelgium, https://www.tiktok.com/@tui.belgium.

TUI Mailing Address

Sometimes, the best way to correspond with TUI is by good old fashioned post. Yes, it is definitely slower, but if you need to get physical copies of documents or other materials to the airline, this is the way to go.

TUI UK Limited: Wigmore House, Wigmore Lane, Luton, LU2 9TN.

TUI Complaint Response Time

In accordance with the EU261, TUI Airways is required to provide a prompt and satisfactory resolution to all customer complaints within 28 days.

Let AirAdvisor Help

Dealing with airlines can be a frustrating experience, and that’s why we created our user-friendly complaints form that streamlines the compensation claim process.

With AirAdvisor, you’ll gain access to our team of legal experts who work on your behalf to ensure that your claim is handled with the utmost professionalism and expertise. We operate on a "no win, no fee" basis. So, we only charge you for our services if we successfully win your case, reducing your financial risk and providing you with peace of mind.

All you need to do is visit our claims page and follow the prompts to provide us with the necessary information. Once you hit the submit button, we take care of the rest and work hard to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve.

If your TUI flight was delayed, canceled or overbooked within the last 3 years, you could be eligible for up to £520 in compensation.Check Your Flight

FAQ / Common Questions: TUI Complaints

Find common TUI complaints questions and answers below:

How do I make a complaint to TUI?

By using their online complaints form or calling them.

How do I contact TUI directly?

The best direct contact with TUI is via phone.

Does TUI ever give refunds?

TUI typically gives refunds in accordance with passengers' rights to refunds, as outlined by the EU261.

How long does TUI take to respond to complaints?

Usually 28 days or fewer.

Is it worth complaining to TUI?

If you’ve experienced an issue as a TUI Airways passenger, voicing your concerns directly with the airline can be a worthwhile endeavour when pursuing a satisfactory resolution.

Does TUI have a live chat?

They don't have one on their website, but you can find one within their TUI mobile app.

Why is my TUI refund taking so long?

There can be several reasons a TUI refund takes a long time to reach you. Examples include a high volume of requests, bank processing times, investigations or disputes, administrative problems and system issues.

How much does TUI charge for special assistance?

The charges for special assistance with TUI can vary depending on the type of assistance you require and the destination you're flying to. The Airline offers a range of free special assistance services for passengers with disabilities or mobility issues, though. These services typically include wheelchair assistance, assistance with boarding and disembarking and the use of medical equipment during your flight.

Can you sue TUI?

In general, suing an airline is neither a straightforward nor easy process. Other avenues of resolution, like submitting a formal complaint with the airline or getting support from AirAdvisor, are highly recommended before taking legal action.

How reliable is TUI?

With a long history in the industry, TUI is ‌a company travellers tend to trust.

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Complaints

Kelly Molloy

Weather conditions

Jan 12, 2025
We were sat on the plane, and left there for 4 hours, we didn’t get offered a drink or anything at all.
Fiona Hickman

Influence by other flights

Jan 11, 2025
We were due to fly to Chambery airport at 13:55 on the 28/12. Dep Board confirmed further information would be provided at 14:30. When we finally received notification of the gate number at about 14:45 we got on the plane and they then announced that our flight was going to be diverted to Lyon but we couldn’t leave until 18:00. The pilot announced when we were on board that the flights in Chambery in the morning were delayed until the afternoon due to fog, which meant chambery then couldn’t cope with any more flights in the afternoon that were scheduled. TUI confirmed they had made the decision to divert to Lyon but we would have to wait on the plane until a landing time became available. The flight finally left at approx 17:30 after sitting on the runway, when a space was opened up for us. When we got to Lyon there were no coaches waiting so they had to arrange taxis. We finally arrived at the resort at 00:15 on the 29/12. No drinks or food were offered by the airline at anytime and when we arrived at Lyon, it was all very disorganised.
Jonathan Underwood

No reason given

Jan 9, 2025
The airline claim it was due to ATC and so no compensation. But the flight landed late and then got stuck so I suspect some of this was under their control
Jessica Clays

Don't remember

Jan 7, 2025
Boarded the plane by 6:30am, due to take off at 6:40am. Wa slept sat in the plane until we took off at 11:15am. We was first told that the runway would reopen at 7:30am, then it wash pushed back to 9am, then we was told that we only needed to wait for the plane to be deiced which would only take 10 to 15 minutes. They advised there was 2 planes ahead of us but ours did not begin until around 10am and we didn’t take off until 11:15am. We did not land at our destination until 1:35pm.
Neil Smithson

Don't remember

Jan 7, 2025
Plane delayed in tolouse rhenium upon arriving in Manchester to fly out to Banjul the plane required maintenance therefore missing slots the weather permitted when therefore significantly delayed the plane more than the weather would have
Margaret Farodoye - Brierley

Problems at airport

Jan 6, 2025
Flight was delayed for over 3 hrs and help given no drink or food offered. I am diabetic and have arthritis. We were just left on the wheel chair with not much concerned. Getting home to find my suitcases damped and most of my clothes wet and water damaged. Still waiting for dry cleaner to find out if some of my clothes can be cleaned and water marked removed. We finally arrived at home after 15.00hr. When reported to TUI l was told to go to contact on their App and complete forms.

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