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Booking.com customer support criticized for AI-only interactions

A user recounted a frustrating experience where their cousin's KLM flight was likely canceled, but Booking.com failed to provide timely notification. The user detailed a difficult process of trying to reach human customer support through Booking.com's AI chat and phone systems, which repeatedly redirected them to automated responses. Ultimately, the cousin had to contact KLM directly to rebook the flight, leading to a strong negative sentiment towards Booking.com's customer service. AI

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Booking.com customer support criticized for AI-only interactions

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    @ whack My cousin had this with Booking.com to check in the tickets 2 days before the flight. Found out that most likely the # KLM flight had been cancelled, bu

    @ whack My cousin had this with Booking.com to check in the tickets 2 days before the flight. Found out that most likely the # KLM flight had been cancelled, but Booking hadn't notified. So urgent action required. As it happens Booking.com does everything, EVERYTHING, to keep you…