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FlyFar CA

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FlyFar CA Reviews Summary

The company has garnered significant negative feedback regarding its customer service and refund processes, with numerous customers expressing frustration over long wait times, unhelpful representatives, and difficulties in obtaining refunds for canceled flights. Many reviews highlight a perceived lack of accountability and transparency, with claims of hidden fees and inadequate support during emergencies. Conversely, a few customers noted positive experiences with the booking process and competitive pricing. Overall, the prevailing sentiment suggests a deeply concerning reputation, primarily due to inadequate customer support and a troubling approach to handling cancellations and refunds.

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New York
1 review
11 helpful votes
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Unfortunately, my experience with FlyFar so far is no better than most of what the other reviewers have written. It has been horrible. Do not use this company if you can avoid it, but if you do, beware when you book your flight. Unlike reputable websites, there is no page that shows you the total you will be charged between when you are making selections (baggage, cancellation protection, etc.) and when you are charged. Their website showed cancellation protection at a seemingly too good to be true price - and that's exactly what it was. What I thought would cost $8.52 ended up costing $146 because the notice "per person per day" was located a little further down the page in a way that, while not "fine print" per se, did not make that obvious unless you read closely. Of course this would have been avoided entirely if there had been a final accounting of all costs that I could have seen before booking. In addition to that, the customer service has been horrible. I called multiple times to ask about this issue. In all instances I was put on hold, and then after finally speaking to someone, was told that someone else would call back to address my issues. I never received calls back, and had to take the initiative on my own. (If you aren't going to actually have people call back, don't tell me you will.) I was finally told why the price was $146 (that's when someone explained the "per person per day" element). Why couldn't they have just said that at the start and saved me hours on the phone? All told, I will never do business with these people again as it is clear from their business practices that they are just trying to take advantage of people.

Date of experience: January 21, 2019
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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If I could give zero stars I would. There was a changed circumstance and my boyfriend was willing to pay the difference to change a name on a flight ticket and was declined. So now he is going on a trip ALONE with two seats because fly far refused to change the name on the other purchased ticket. No refund was requested, he just wanted to change the name. No money lost for fly far regardless and zero effort in making a customer happy. All they care about is a quick dollar and could care less about their customers. I will never recommend them to anyone.

Date of experience: January 9, 2019
New York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Bogus marketing
January 8, 2019

Beware of Flyfar travel insurance. It is advertised as costing $10, but when I looked at my receipt, it turned out I was billed $143. Turns out it is $10/day. I called the company to cancel it, but was told I could only do that within the first 24 hours, before I was even aware of the charge. This is deliberate, false advertising that should not be allowed.

Date of experience: January 8, 2019
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Awesom future flyer and thank you so much for your help I getting me a Flight to see my little didter

Date of experience: January 2, 2019
Ohio
1 review
12 helpful votes
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Worst customer service ever! Gentleman's name was Matt, he was not nice or helpful in anyway. I booked a trip for our daughters spring break with another group who booked the same flight leaving on March 22 and returning April 01,2019. The departures flight on my phone said March 22,2019 when I booked it however when I opened my itenerary the flight in my email it said leaving on February 22,2019 return flight was correct. I tried to call flyfar customer service and it was a complete nightmare. The man was so rude and condescending; then told me that it was going to be another $800 on top of what I spent. I then said just to cancel my flight and refund our money? He said nope no refund! I then ask if I could speak to a manager? Nope he's the only one there, he could however offer me a call back in 48 hours! Are you kidding me! I then called Allegiant Airline directly, she was so kind so so helpful made everything right thank goodness! I will only book directly from now on she said, we are not affiliated with these third party companies and they give us a bad name. Please DO NOT book with Flyfar they are a horrible scam and if something happens they will not help and the customer service is absolutely hands down horrible. If I owned this company I would fire Matt, he had no business being in customer service, period!

Date of experience: January 2, 2019
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent service
December 30, 2018

I am very satisfied with the service. I am going to book my next trip from FlyFar again. Thanks.
Lily

Date of experience: December 28, 2018
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Customer Service
December 30, 2018

I made an error with my booking so I called Fly Far straight away and they resolved my issue quickly and made it a very easy and pleasant transaction for myself.

Date of experience: December 27, 2018
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Sam was a LIFESAVER!
December 25, 2018

Booked a flight for a friend as a surprise and didn't realise that the transaction didn't go through until WAY later. Called FlyFar in a panic and was placed helped by agent SAM (x2645) who was kind enough to readjust stuff so that my friend would fly from a closer airport and get a direct flight instead of the original one-stop layover trip.

I am soooo thankful for his patience and suggestions.

Date of experience: December 23, 2018
Thailand
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Horrible
December 23, 2018

If someone books a flight the same day make sure you give them priority and not make them almost miss their flight, very unprofessional

Date of experience: December 23, 2018
Italy
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Eficiencia
December 23, 2018

Rápido, eficiente y confiable. Me gustó que no había tanto requerimiento o trámite para reservar. Es puntual y fácil de navegar en la página. Los felicito por tan excelente página y servicio

Date of experience: December 22, 2018
Jordan
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Not professional
December 22, 2018

I'm in airport and there is no ticket... i try call for 2 hour with no answer. My MasterCard hold 980 for you. Now I'm go back without flying

Date of experience: December 21, 2018
Mexico
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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FlyFar included the same information as if I were on the actual airline's site. For example, luggage requirements, etc...
Since we are flying internationally, the receipt came to our inbox in both languages we will encounter as we travel. NICE!

Date of experience: December 20, 2018
Puerto Rico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fatal
December 20, 2018

Cancele mi vuelo antes de las 24 horas donde está mi reembolso? Spirit sólo respondió por 700 y pico pero faltan 1000 y pico

Date of experience: December 19, 2018
Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Quick, efficient service
December 19, 2018

User friendly, fast and efficient service. Very competitive prices, believe me I shopped around. Check the site regularly for great deals. Highly Recommend.

Date of experience: December 18, 2018
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Allegiant & Delta
December 18, 2018

The Allegiant flight was on time and the seats were comfortable. The Delta flight was early, which was good and the seats were very uncomfortable! Thankful it was a short flight.

Date of experience: December 17, 2018
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I just booked 5 tickets and the price I got from this website is a lot cheaper than other websites I checked. Thanks

Date of experience: December 15, 2018
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent. This is an honest and objective review. It was easy to get results on line that quickly. Thank you.

Date of experience: December 13, 2018
Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I will give a full review of my trip upon return, and post on Linkend and Facebook. So far this has been a good experience and great customer service.

Date of experience: December 13, 2018
California
1 review
11 helpful votes
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What a great deal!
December 14, 2018

The best price on non-stop round trip to Paris. $188 less than others sites. The webpage was clear and simple. Except it said that I might have to wait 3 minutes for the booking process. I waited10 minutes then called FlyFar and the representative was polite and efficient and confirmed that it had booked even though the screen said "wait". He asked me to check my email to see the confirmation which had been there 10 minutes ago. A glitch that needs to be fixed. The representative answered immediately, no waiting, and solved everything. The receipt showed payment not by my Visa card but a MasterCard. I called back and the rep said it was their method of security. Also to reserve seat choice is $35. Food is $45. With seat choice I still saved $188. I recommend FlyFar!

Date of experience: December 13, 2018
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to book
December 13, 2018

The book was fast and easy! The price was fantastic. But what i loved the most was that they only changed you 11 dollars which was a great price compared to paying 30 dollars at airline.

Date of experience: December 13, 2018