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Ovago Reviews Summary

Ovago has a rating of 4.1 stars from 381 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Ovago most frequently mention good price and great deal. Ovago ranks 13th among Travel Agency sites.

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120
value
166
shipping
70
returns
86
quality
104

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Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Customer service
October 28, 2024

When it comes to customer service with representatives, it is hard to get correct information. Everything is vague.

Date of experience: October 18, 2024
Miles M. — Ovago Rep
over a year old

Dear Jamie,
Thank you for reaching out to us.According to our records, our service team contacted you regarding additional services that offer extra protection for all travelers. The differences and benefits of each plan were thoroughly discussed during your phone call, and the details were also sent to your registered email address. Additionally, when you inquired about the checked baggage allowance, the sales agent confirmed that two checked bags are included in your booking.

If you need any further assistance or have additional questions, please feel free to contact us. Alternatively, you can provide more details by emailing [email protected] sincerely apologize for any confusion and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to resolving any concerns you may have.

Faithfully yours,
Ovago Team

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Tickets purchased from Ovago with a transfer in Milan. The confirmation email makes it seem like a regular transfer, only when I am at the departure airport the airline informs me that I have to go through customs in Milan collect my bags and check-in with the second airline - all in 2 hours while hoping for no delays. Be warned, Ovago will put you in this situation and will claim no responsibility for it. Once you purchase your ticket you will be on your own - oh except the incessant phone calls you will receive to sell you extras until the day of your flight.

Date of experience: August 31, 2024
Miles M. — Ovago Rep
over a year old

Dear Can Ersoy,
Thank you for reaching out to us. Our records confirm that this reservation was made online. Please note that we do not handle visa-related concerns, and it is the passenger’s responsibility to ensure all travel requirements are met. All necessary details, including airline record locators, flight schedules, layover timings, and reminders about plane changes, were sent to your registered email address after completing the booking process.
It is important to mention that if your booking includes more than one airline reservation code, even with the same airline, a self-transfer may be required. According to the booking history, all segments were fully utilized. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. If you require further assistance, please feel free to contact us anytime.

Faithfully yours,
The Ovago Team

Ohio
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Terrible experience
July 29, 2024

Ovago completely failed to provide confirmed flights for a family of four, despite receiving full payment. This resulted in significant financial loss, emotional distress, and disruption of important family events. The company's customer service was unhelpful, and the offered resolution was unacceptable. Seeking immediate investigation and full compensation.

Date of experience: July 28, 2024
Miles M. — Ovago Rep
over a year old

Dear Joseph,
Thank you for reaching out to us. According to the booking history, after the tickets were confirmed and issued, an involuntary change occurred in the reservation, resulting in the cancellation of the segments. A thorough investigation confirmed that this action was not initiated by the travel agency. We reached out to the carrier and requested a possible exception, but unfortunately, the segments were not reinstated by the airline, and they refused to waive any associated penalties and fare differences in reissuing the tickets.

Recognizing the urgency of the situation, we reissued the tickets at no additional cost, and a confirmation was shared with your registered email address. We understand that you are seeking compensation; however, we have explored all possibilities for you, and the tickets have been reissued and utilized. We sincerely apologize for the overall inconvenience and thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.

Faithfully yours,
Ovago Team

New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Booking canceled
June 20, 2024

SCAMMERS! If I could have give -5 I would have done so. I purchased my 3 flight tickets online, payment went through successfully, and never got the booking confirmati1on on my email. That sounded like a red flag and I decided to call the customer service. They said to wait 24hrs. I waited the next day and got transferred between departments 8 times to only tell me that since my price fare increased that could not issue that ticket and they issues a refund for that mistake. The refund takes 3-10 business day and that caused me the opportunity to book another flight. Don't to my mistake and BOOK with a SERIOUS Company

Date of experience: June 20, 2024
Miles M. — Ovago Rep
over a year old

Dear Denise,
Thank you for reaching out to us. Our records indicate that a booking was initiated online; however, the price increased while processing the reservation. To address this concern, our service team offered alternate flight options, which were unfortunately declined by you. Furthermore, upon verifying the booking history, no charges were applied. It is essential to note that airfares fluctuate for various reasons, such as seat availability, which is beyond our or any travel agency’s control.

As stipulated in our terms and conditions, which you agreed to, the price is not guaranteed until the ticket is issued. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. Although we regret not meeting your expectations, it is our hope to serve you better in the future. Should you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us anytime.

Faithfully yours,
Ovago team

California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Scammers
June 9, 2024

I booked a flight ticket from Ovage
On 5/31/2024. There policies say the ticket can be cancelled within 24 hours for free. I booked a ticket and add $50 for the later cancellation fee if something happens.After few hours I want to cancel it but they still charge me $50 bucks. On 6/3/2024 I got a call from this company, the guy whose name is Lender, he asked me if I want to choose the seat, but I have to pay extra money for it. Later he called me back and emailed me he wants me to buy other insurance to protect my trip. All the policies are on their website but they don't follow it. This is misconduct. I feel uncomfortable with this company I continue to cancel the ticket, and they emailed me on 6/3/2024 which I have to pay them $350 to cancel the ticket. Then they charged me other $1.35 from my credit card. I don't understand why they charge me for it. It sounds like they've got my credit card then they can charge me whatever they want to do.I feel uncomfortable and unsafe with this agent.

I put the fee in the bank dispute and I request them to refund my all money back. On 6/8/2024 they emailed me if I withdraw dispute the from the bank then they can keep the same ticket. I withdrew the fee from the dispute and emailed them.

Today, they emailed me, which I still have to pay other $500 for other flights with-different times and they still charge me $350 dollars for the cancellation fee. This is not a company they are scammers. They just deceive the consumer. They are so greedy. On 6/9/2024, I call them to make sure if they keep the ticket. But they lies to me and they cancelled my ticket without telling me. I tried to email them but I couldn't send it to them. I called them but they blocked me. They are scammers. Avoid them.

Date of experience: June 9, 2024
Miles M. — Ovago Rep
over a year old

Dear Kelly,
Thank you for reaching out to us. Upon additional review of the case, we confirm that you contacted us via chat and inquired about cancellations and the support bundle associated with your reservation. Support bundles offer cost-saving benefits to travelers when they need to make changes to their travel plans, as this can reduce or eliminate Ovago’s processing fee depending on the plan levels. It is worth noting that this doesn’t cover any airline-associated cancellation or exchange fees and any possible fare differences. As stated in the booking form you agreed to, this service is non-refundable. Kindly visit this link for more information: Support Bundles - Ovago.
Additionally, in one of your conversations with our service team, you were asked if you wished to proceed with the cancellation. Unfortunately, we have not received any confirmation or authorization to proceed.

Consequently, the booking stands confirmed, and any cancellation request is subject to the validating carrier’s policies. We understand your frustration and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. Please be assured that we are willing to assist you while adhering to the airline's-imposed rules and regulations. Once again, thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. Should you require further assistance, please feel free to contact us anytime.

Faithfully yours,
Ovago team

Pennsylvania
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Ovago is basically a scam. My daughter bought a ticket and was given the option of paying $300 more for a refundable ticket. We received an invoice that only stated the final cost of the ticket. It did not include the additional charge we paid and it did not state that our ticket was refundable.
When we had to cancel her flight we spent, literally, one month trying to get our money back. We were not successful. Ovago's customer service is exceptionally terrible. Its hard to get anyone to answer the phone, calls get dropped, they tell you someone is assigned your case and they will call you (they don't).
Do yourself a favor and *never* do business with Ovago.

The below response from Ovago is *not* an accurate description of the process. My daughter and I called several times. On the three occasions we got to speak to a person we were told that three different people were working on our case and would call back within 2-4 hours. They did not.

When we did finally get a call back it was at 11:30pm eastern standard time. Who does that!?!

The "review" of the screenshots of our purchase that were supposedly archived, took two weeks during which all of my emails went unanswered. When I finally got a call with an update I was told that the policies on cancelation were clear and that we did not qualify for a refund despite knowing that we paid an additional fee for a refundable ticket.

When I asked for copies of the screenshots, I was told customer service doesn't have access to them.

So, to summarize, the advertised fare of $1039 went up to $1400 with our selected tariff. The invoice we received made no mention of the additional fare. It took us almost 8 weeks to get help. And the "proof" that it was our fault was not available to customer service or to us. The "refund" we are waiting on (still don't have it) is for a little more than $100 on a $1400 ticket.

I don't know who wrote the other positive reviews on this site, but I would definitely find any other travel site. I will be actively looking for other review sites to spread the word on what can only be described as a barely legal scam.

Date of experience: April 22, 2024
Miles M. — Ovago Rep
over a year old

Dear John,
Thank you for reaching out to us. Based on the reviewed logs, a voluntary cancellation was initiated. As per the carrier’s policies, this ticket is non-refundable. It is essential to note that any additional services added, such as Cancel for Any Reason, Flexible Ticket, support bundle, etc., are prominently displayed in the Order Summary prior to completing the booking process. Additionally, this is reflected on the invoice sent to the registered email address.

A thorough investigation confirmed that there were no additional services or support bundles added to this reservation. Consequently, a tax refund has been processed to the original form of payment used during the booking process. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please be assured that we have assisted you while adhering to the carrier’s imposed regulations. Should you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us anytime.

Faithfully yours,
Ovago Team

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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We booked a flight on 3/19/24 & during an itinerary change facilitated by OVAGO, our names were incorrectly recorded. Our first names have been placed in the position of our last names by OVAGO.
Despite efforts to resolve through multiple channels of communication including written correspondence & verbal discussion facilitated by OVAGO the problem persists. With 48 hours before the flight OVAGO stated no further actions could be done, they were closing the case and they advised us to arrive to the airport early to make the name correction.

We arrived 4 hours earlier to the airport & OVAGO did not make the name change & we missed our flight to Barcelona for my kids soccer tournament. What a scam! They didn't fix the mistake that they made which resulted to us missing our flight! I'm currently disputing & filing a claim against OVAGO. OVAGO IS A SCAM!

Date of experience: March 24, 2024
South Carolina
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Hustlers
March 13, 2024

I've booked a flight with these guys from Charlotte to Munich. Flight got canceled last moments, due to the strike in Germany.so i expect a full refund,I paid $120 for a seat, that I never got back, and $20 short for the ticket,was told this it's nonrefundable taxes,
But the airlines company assured me that should've gotten a full refund,go figure.

Date of experience: March 13, 2024
Miles M. — Ovago Rep
over a year old

Dear Reda,
Our records indicate that your flight was affected by cancellations initiated by the airline. To address this, we submitted a full refund request to Lufthansa for both your flights and paid seat assignments on your behalf. I'm pleased to confirm that we have received the required waiver code, resulting in a refund for both the flights and seat assignments. These refunds have been credited to the original form of payment used during the reservation process.

Please be aware that a non-refundable tax of $18.20 was deducted from the total refund amount. It's important to note that government and carrier-imposed taxes and fees may apply. If the carrier's stance differs from this resolution, we kindly request that you obtain written confirmation from the airline and send it to [email protected].

Faithfully yours,
Ovago Team

Florida
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Website said lowest cast and it was close until I was charged 321 dollars for a fee
Asked what value added the fee gave - that's right nothing
Book direct with the airline

Date of experience: February 15, 2024
Miles M. — Ovago Rep
over a year old

Dear Frank,
Thank you for reaching out to us. Kindly provide us with your booking id, so that we can take a closer look at the booking history. Alternatively, you may share more details by sending us an email at [email protected].

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Faithfully yours,
Ovago team

New York
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Ovago is a scam website
January 15, 2024

I booked an international round-trip ticket on their website, but they wrote 12:35am instead of 00:35. As a result, I missed the flight. They originally said they could help me change my ticket, but they refused to change my ticket later. Even the return ticket was non-refundable. One point. If you don't return the money, you are a robber.

Date of experience: January 15, 2024
Miles M. — Ovago Rep
over a year old

Dear Yan,
Thank you for reaching out to us. Kindly provide us with your booking id, so that we can take a closer look at the booking history and the associated carrier policies. Alternatively, you may share more details by sending us an email at [email protected].

We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Faithfully yours,

Ovago team

New York
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Scam run away!
January 10, 2024

This company are a bunch of scammers! Better go with a more reputable company! They make empty promises and just keep your money! They have so many stipulations when it comes to refund and flight credit! They will not give you anything! Just empty promises

Date of experience: January 9, 2024
Miles M. — Ovago Rep
over a year old

Dear Bernice,
Thank you for reaching out to us. Our records indicate that a voluntary cancellation was initiated. Recognizing the importance of this, we promptly submitted a refund request to the validating carrier on your behalf. Regrettably, it was declined as the ticket is non-refundable. However, the ticket can be converted to travel credits, which are valid for a year from the original date of ticket issuance. It's important to note that these details were communicated to you.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. Please feel free to get in touch with us when you are ready to use the travel credits. We appreciate your understanding and for bringing this matter to our attention. Should you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us anytime.

Faithfully yours,
Ovago Team

Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Scammers
December 9, 2023

Be careful, when buying flight tickets through Ovago, they will steal money from you even though you purchase travel protection for your flight, and submit the required documentation, they will do everything possible not to refund your money. They are scammers. I have a case opened with them, I canceled a flight a week before the date(enough time) and submitted the only info I have to justify my refund and they won't refund my money. The last thing I will do is open legal actions with them if I do not receive any response from my last feedback.

Date of experience: December 9, 2023
Miles M. — Ovago Rep
over a year old

Dear Giraldo,
Thank you for reaching out to us. Kindly provide us with your booking ID so that we can check the booking history, add-ons, and carrier’s policies associated with your reservation. Alternatively, you may share more details by sending us an email at [email protected].

We look forward to hearing from you.

Faithfully yours,
Ovago Team

Nigeria
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Buyer beware!
November 30, 2023

It is safe, but they will not help you change your flight or give you a refund. Dealing with customer service is hell. Do not book with these people.

Date of experience: November 30, 2023
Miles M. — Ovago Rep
over a year old

Dear Linda,
Thank you for reaching out to us. Our records confirm that you requested a voluntary schedule change. Given the importance of this, we have forwarded an exchange and rerouting request to the carrier. According to the airline, this ticket is non-refundable, and no major schedule changes were observed in the itinerary. Therefore, any modifications are subject to the airline's policies and fees.

According to the booking history, you were assisted by our team, and flight options were shared with you. Unfortunately, you declined to pay the airline-imposed fees and fare differences. Please note that there are policies associated with each reservation or booking. These regulations are mandated by the carriers and must be adhered to.
We understand the frustration and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. Should you require further assistance, please feel free to contact us anytime.

Faithfully yours,
Ovago team

Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Watch out! Don't give credit card information or you will repent! I'm just telling you my true & sincere experience!

Date of experience: November 27, 2023
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Price mismatch
November 10, 2023

Highly not recommend the outfit for ticket booking. During online booking you receive "technical error". Then agent calls you with a same ticket but 200 dollars more.

Date of experience: November 10, 2023
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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On my first Ovago trip, a transcontinental journey with Qatar Airways, I faced baggage allowance confusion with Etihad. Despite Etihad's misleading info, they charged me 280 euros for excess baggage. Attempts to complain online failed. Ovago must ensure accurate info. Etihad acknowledged the issue, but I seek a satisfactory resolution to my loss and distress.

Date of experience: November 9, 2023
Canada
1 review
3 helpful votes
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My flight is in 4 hours. I paid $1800 for a plane ticket and have not received any check in info. The airline says ovago must issue me my ticket, but ovago is claiming they have no ticket to issue me. I spent 3 hours on the phone and got absolutely no where. Had a representative hang up mid conversation and was promised email and phone call updates, of which I did not receive.

Date of experience: November 5, 2023
Nigeria
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Unexpected charges for seats
October 13, 2023

I booked tickets through Ovago - only to be charged additional 120$ for seats - that's deceptive!

Date of experience: October 12, 2023
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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They are thieves.
October 1, 2023

I was traveling from the USA to Germany.
After I initially booked my flight, the Ovago team persistently contacted me and added a flight to Oman to my itinerary, claiming it was a promotional offer and I didn't have to take it, but still, it was shown in my ticket, so they made Germany a transit not a final destination, which caused significant complications at the airport.

I understood from the airline this made my flight cheaper for them.
And then when I reached the Ovagao team while I was in the airport -before my flight with 2hrs.- and asked to fix this mess, telling them that I knew the actual price -which was almost half of the price- they said they would give me a refund, but after I took the flight to Germany and of course missed the second one to Oman -which give me a flag- I called them, and they refused to return the money. In a very childish attitude.
Their customer service is so unhelpful.
Typically, I don't write reviews, but I felt compelled to do so due to the objectively poor experience I had. If you have alternatives, I strongly recommend not booking with them.

Date of experience: October 1, 2023
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Scam! Stay away!
October 1, 2023

Bought a ticket for two people from Mtl to Mia, they changed my flight 4 times and at the end my flight was canceled. They offer you another flight for almost the double the price I have paid... they are the worst agency, stay away, buy your tickets directly with the airline company.

Date of experience: October 1, 2023

From the business

At Ovago, we are passionate about making air travel easy and enjoyable for everyone. As a leading online travel agency, we focus on delivering a seamless booking experience, helping you find the best airfare options for both domestic and international flights. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a business trip, we cater to all kinds of travelers—leisure seekers and professionals alike. Our mission is to simplify your travel journey. We combine cutting-edge technology with exceptional customer service to ensure that booking your next flight is not just accessible but also affordable. We are here to enhance your travel experience, providing the support and expertise you need to explore the world with confidence.


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