Originally Posted by
HandsomeHarry
So let me understand this, you book a package holiday with TUI but you might end up flying with Ryanair to your destination?
Surely not?
I would be very disappointed if I booked with TUI and ended up on a Ryanair aircraft.
I'd much rather end up on a Ryanair aircraft than be told I'm flying TUI and end up on an all white no-name A320 with a hastily applied red smile decal on the tail.
If TUI are telling the customer at the time of booking and the package includes the extras the customer wants (bags, seat selection etc) then I really don't see the issue. If TUI customers at large really don't want that product then they won't book the Ryanair operated flights and the partnership won't work out. Or it may offer more flexibility and options and may work well for all parties. Understand the concerns those working for the in-house airline may have though.