TUI Flight Delays or Cancellations Compensation

If your TUI (formerly Thomson Airways) flight is delayed or canceled, under EU Regulation 261/2004 you could be entitled to compensation up to 600 euros ($700) per passenger.

We at ClaimFlights, work according to the EU law and make sure that you get the due compensation from the airlines.

We will handle everything so you can just sit back and relax. We take your flight delay case on a ‘No Win No Fee’ basis.

You can enter your flight number in our free flight delay compensation checker and find out how much amount TUI Airways owes you.

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TUI Airlines Passengers’ Right to Compensation

If you have booked a flight with TUI Airways, and the flight was delayed, canceled, or overbooked, you could be eligible for TUI compensation under EC Regulation 261/2004.

EC 261 rule protects the EU air passengers and helps to receive compensation up to 600€ from the airline company.

Passengers are entitled to compensation or refund if the airline was responsible for…

➤ flight delays: if you reached the final destination with more than 3 hours delay
➤ flight cancellations: if you were informed about flight cancellation without prior notice of at least 0 to 14 days
➤ flight overbooking: if you were denied boarding due to overbooking
➤ missed connection: if you missed your connecting flight due to delay or cancellation of your first flight.

What to do if your TUI flight was delayed or cancelled?

• ask the airlines’ for the reason behind it
• get a confirmation of flight delay in writing
• collect evidence (e.g. flight itinerary, boarding pass, timetable board showing hours of delay, etc)
• correctly note down the actual departure and arrival time
• check how much you can claim using our flight delay compensation checker
• claim up to 600€ (write a letter to the airline company, or assign us your case for a hassle-free claim)

TUI flight delay compensation

If your TUI flight delays, you could be entitled to financial compensation up to 600€ or refund under EU law EC Regulation 261 of 2004.

You are eligible for TUI flight delay compensation, under the following conditions …

• you reached the final destination later than 3 hours
• you were departed from an EU airport or arrived at an EU airport
• and, the delay wasn’t due to extraordinary circumstances

How much can you claim for TUI delays?

The amount of compensation varies from 250€ to 600€. It depends upon the route distance and the length of the delay.

The table below clarifies how much you can claim for TUI late flights.

*The amount of compensation may get reduced by 50%, i.e., 300€, for flight distance over 3500 km, but when EU borders were not crossed.

TUI departure delays

When the delay exceeds 2 hours at the departure airport, you are eligible for ‘Right to Care’ assistance.

Here’s what the airline should assist you with if your TUI flight delays for 2 hours or more …

For 2+ hours departure delays, you are entitled to …

• free meals and refreshments
• access to 2 free phone calls, email or fax

For 5+ hours departure delays,

• you can request a refund
• hotel accommodation and transport facility for an overnight delay, or when stay becomes necessary

In addition to it, you are also eligible for compensation, if you reached your final destination three hours later than the scheduled arrival time.

TUI Flight Cancellation Compensation

TUI Airlines could cancel their flight due to some reasons. But in such a situation, EU Regulation 261 protects you with compensation or refund.

If your TUI flight is canceled without prior notice of at least 14 days, you could be entitled to flight cancellation compensation or a full refund from the airline.

The amount to claim for canceled flight is between 125€ and 600€ depending upon …

• days you were informed before
• length of delay, and
• route distance

If Virgin Atlantic flight was canceled, you have two options to choose from …

• apply for a refund, or
• ask for an alternative flight

If your alternate flight delays for more than 2 hours, you could be entitled to compensation under EU law.

Whereas, for flight cancellation due to unavoidable circumstances, you could not claim compensation.

How to claim against TUI Airways for flight disruptions?

We are specialized in helping air passengers get their compensation from the airline.

1. To proceed, check your flight using our compensation checker tool.
2. Provide us with some further flight information, and you are all set.
3. We prepare and file a claim on your behalf in front of the airline, or court (if required).
4. On a successful claim, we charge a success fee of 25% (VAT not applicable to US or non-EU residents).
5. Don’t be late, claim for your rights today

Benefits of claiming with ClaimFlights

• No win No fee. Yes, you read it right, you need to pay nothing unless we win the case
• No additional legal action fee, or admin fee (even if we have to take your case to court)
• Close to 100% Success in court
• Success Fee 25% + VAT (no VAT, if you are a non-EU resident)
• Best Payout when compared with the other flight delay claim companies

About TUI Airways

TUI Airways (formerly known as Thomson Airways) is the world’s largest charter airline and the fourth-largest airline in the United Kingdom.

It is owned by TUI Group. TUI Airlines (IATA code: BY) operates scheduled and charter flights from the United Kingdom and Ireland to various destinations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America.

Fleet Size & Destinations

As of February 2020, TUI Airways has 56 aircraft, the fleets include 24 Boeing 737-800, 6 Boeing 737 MAX 8, 10 Boeing 757-200, 2 Boeing 767-300ER, 8 Boeing 787-8, 6 Boeing 787-9.

TUI Cancellation Policy

If you want to cancel your flight ticket, you can contact through their official portal ‘Manage my booking‘. You will receive the cancellation invoice within 14 days.

The cancellation charges are based on how early you cancel your ticket before the scheduled departure. For more information, you can visit their website.

TUI Airways Reviews

In terms of airline review, SkyTrax has rated TUI Airlines an average of 5 stars out of 10 reviewed by more than 44 customers as of May 2020. Air passengers have rated 3 stars out of 5 for Food & Beverages, Seat Comfort and Value for Money services, and 4 stars for Staff services. Passengers usually complain about Inflight Entertainment.

TUI Airways contact information:

Website: TUI Airways
Customer service: 0203 451 2585

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