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CheapOair

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CheapOair Reviews Summary

The company has established a strong reputation for its user-friendly platform and competitive pricing, with many customers praising the efficiency of the booking process and the helpfulness of customer service representatives. However, some concerns have been raised regarding communication issues, particularly related to flight changes and refunds, leading to frustration among users. While the majority of feedback highlights a positive experience, instances of delayed support and difficulties in correcting booking errors suggest areas for improvement. Overall, the company is viewed as a reliable option for budget-conscious travelers, yet it must enhance its customer service responsiveness.

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2,784
value
3,012
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2,768
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quality
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Florida
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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I have booked my trips with cheapoair about 3 or 4 times before and always got the best deal and best experience. No hassle. But the last time I booked a flight ticket for my mom from Mumbai to Miami and return, she had to o through a long wait at the Miami International Airport while returning from Miami to Newark even though this was clearly united airlines fault. This was a just a bad experience when I paid extra $400 to change the itinerary.

Date of experience: May 23, 2014
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The reservation process was easy and there is no question that I got a great rate. I also liked the reminders that were sent to me. I would use cheapoair.com again.

Date of experience: May 21, 2014
Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It was easy as can be to get on, search for the lowest fare and complete travel arrangements quickly.

Date of experience: May 19, 2014
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Everything was perfect i had to make make a difficult reservation and the gentelman that helped me made everything so much easier for me and was able to get the flights exactly how i needed them. Trying to make reservations when you have a young child is hard but using cheap o air really made it easy affordable and very understandable for me thank you very much

Date of experience: May 16, 2014
Arizona
4 reviews
12 helpful votes
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I booked a ticket to Turkey for June 2014 and bought their insurance, and it is next to impossible to get my $ back without a $200 fee charged for the cancellation. The reason for my not going is the water canons, strikes and all of the fighting going on at the moment. I might take a $1500 hit, even with lousy insurance from Stonebridge. (TravelX). DO NOT BOOK THROUGH THEM AT ALL COSTS. READ THE SUPER FINE PRINT., *****Today, June 10,2014 I spoke with Sr. Management, and I have been given a goodwill store credit of $1488 for travel next June 1,2015. I wish that I would not have needed to write these bad reviews, but I did tell them that I'd update all of the reviews. After I apply the credit at the end of the year, I will update the review again.*****

Date of experience: May 16, 2014
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I attempted to book an emergency flight for mymother to travel to see my step father who had been admitted to the hospital. I booked got my booking number waited th suggested 30 minutes for a ticket number to no avail. I then called waited on hold for 40 minutes to be told wait another 30 minutes. Again no ticket number I had placed my phone number on their call back list recieved a call back again I asked for the ticket number this particular representative states wait 3-4 hours for a ticket number... what happen to 30 mintures I advised that the flight was in less than 12 hours as it is an emergency booking. She then says I will transfer your call to our ticketing deprartment I waited on hold for 1hr49minutes before I hung up to call the normal customer service number waited once again for 43 minutes to find I need to be transfered again to cancel my booking since it seemed I was never getting the ticket number and I were to it wouldn't have been in time for my mother to board the flight. My final transfer the representative Paulette agent number ******* out of New Deli India said it will only take 3 mintutes for you to get a rep that can cancel you booking so I asked her to hold on the line and warm confernece me she then said I can not do that. I said well I am sure you can hold with me until the promised three mintute hold time is up. Paulettes response well I can not garuntee that will only take three mintures. Well here we go again it will take this long but... you may be waiting forever! Worst customer service experience ever do not use this site! Do not book you may never get a ticket number.

Date of experience: May 13, 2014
Mississippi
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The site gave a good price and worked exactly as stated.

Date of experience: May 12, 2014
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Absolutely abysmal site. Ordering was fine, except the fees were much higher with added tax they didn't tell me about. I had to cancel my reservation because I found a better flight with United, and Cheapoair was terrible! I called (10 minute wait) and right after I asked to cancel, the person hung up on me. I tried their online chat twice and right after I asked to cancel my reservation, the customer service representative left the chat. I called again, held again, and the representative told me to just not get on the flight.

Date of experience: May 9, 2014
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Chose the site because they offered a lower airline price then the traditional travel sites

Date of experience: May 9, 2014
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Booked a flight for my wife to Toronto. I signed for a charge of $844.89. They charged my credit card $846.68.
The more annoying thing is that they also charged me a service fee of $97.21. This, according to my credit card company, is quite legitimate. This fee is to be found buried in the terms and conditions. Had I been aware of this I would have booked more cheaply directly with the airline.
Take heed everyone. Avoid this company!

Date of experience: May 5, 2014
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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When I book a flight with cheapoair there is never any issues... good service.

Date of experience: April 30, 2014
New Mexico
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Had to book a flight at the last minute due to a death in the family. Flight was a little crowded but we got there in one piece. The flights on the air buses were more comfortable, not as crowded. Would use Cheap o air again.

Date of experience: April 24, 2014
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I went to the site because I was looking for the best price for the times I wanted & really didn't care which airline I'd end up on. I bought my ticket. My sister was booking her flight to the same destination from another location, but after checking at. Cheapoair for the flights she wanted, she went to the airlines site to see what price was listed for the same flights. It was at least $50 cheaper at the airlines site. Once she told me that, I checked my airlines site and found the cost of the same flights was $43.00 less! I called cheapo to get a refund of the ticket or at least get them to match it. After 30 minutes on the phone & speaking with 3 different people, I finally got the difference reimbursed. So if you find a flight you like on their site, check the airlines site before you make a purchase. If it's the same or cheaper (of course) go with the airlines; there you can at least select your own seat for free rather than pay extra to cheapo to be able to do it or wait and see what they pick for you for free. Really!

Date of experience: April 19, 2014
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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DO NOT PURCHASE FROM THEM. DO NOT. RUN AWAY. THEY BILLED ME HIGHER THAN INVOICE PRICE. WAS ON HOLD WITH THE BILLING DEPARTMENT FOREVER. THEY NEVER ANSWERED. THEY ALSO BILLED ME FOR A BAGGAGE FEE THAT NEVER HAPPENED. AGAIN. RUN AWAY. SHOULD BE CALLED CREAPOAIR.

Date of experience: April 12, 2014
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It was nice trip and the representative were honest

Date of experience: April 10, 2014
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Do not buy your ticket with them! I have a 5 month hold and they changed my ticket to a 10 hour layover! I bought my ticket with a 2 hour layover, 8 months in advance and I cannot get a hold of them for nothing! I have called about 30 times and have been on hold for hours. I have also emailed and tried chat without any response.
What a nightmare! I don't know what to do!

Date of experience: April 4, 2014
Washington
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Not sure what all the complaining is about - I bought an Alaska ticket via Cheapoair - everything worked like a charm. The charges came through with Alaska charging me the ticket and Cheapoair simply charging a small fee. I was given a Confirmation Number - set up a Member Account on Alaska - pushed in the Confirm number - and, sure enough, there I was and could manage everything else via Alaska - smooth as silk.

Date of experience: April 1, 2014
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I thought cheapoair.com was excellent except for when I had to go to Spiritairlines to get my boarding pass, it wouldn't let me do it, said i needed a password then it kept rejecting it. I found out by calling cheapoair to call Spiritairlines then i figured it out myself I had to join the Spiritairlines membership or else I couldn't print my borading pass. But all and all I had a great flight and I will recommend this site to my family and friends, the problem wasn't with you it was Spirit Airlines.
Thank you, Loraine Verbridge

Date of experience: March 28, 2014
Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Only negative would be if you are not careful you may accidently book for an 'alternative airport' or 'alternative day.' Besides that, the site and service are great.

Date of experience: March 27, 2014
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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First time user of Cheapoair.com and I was pleased with the ease of use and the overall service. I will use it again for my travel needs.

Date of experience: March 27, 2014

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