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SmartFares Reviews Summary

SmartFares presents a mixed reputation among its customers. On the positive side, many users appreciate the affordability and efficiency of the booking process, noting that customer service representatives can be helpful and responsive when issues arise. However, significant concerns persist regarding discrepancies between quoted prices and final charges, as well as frustrating experiences with customer service, particularly related to refunds and booking confirmations. Overall, while some customers report satisfactory experiences, a notable number express dissatisfaction with pricing transparency and support, indicating room for improvement in communication and service consistency.

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Georgia
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The site worked well but the flight costs were inflated and many add on fees were added.

Date of experience: March 31, 2024
El Salvador
1 review
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SCAMMERS! DO NOT USE SMARTFARES.
April 10, 2024

My first experience purchasing a ticket through SmartFares was on March 9th, for a journey from SAL-PTY-IST-MAD-MAD-IST-PTY-SAL. However, shortly after the purchase, I noticed I hadn't received a confirmation email. When I contacted them, the agent informed me that my reservation wasn't confirmed due to the first airline canceling the ticket (which later turned out to be untrue). They charged me an additional $390 to reissue the ticket, only to place me on the wrong flight a week later. Furthermore, when the airline made a schedule change for the flight SmartFares had assigned me, they refused to acknowledge the original flight I had purchased, which had no schedule changes. Despite the airline offering a free change, SmartFares insisted on charging me an extra $490, citing "fare rules," which I later discovered to be another fabrication. They were unwilling to assist further or contact the airline for authorization for the free change. My advice: steer clear of SmartFares.

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
Illinois
1 review
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Pain in the $#*!.
April 9, 2024
Updated review

My fare changed during checkout and got more expensive. Feels like kind of a punk move to let the rug be yanked out from under your customers. Also you knocked off my price drop insurance during that change, and it didn't say it was only for 24 hours, it was very misleading.

Date of experience: March 30, 2024

My fare changed during checkout and got more expensive
April 8, 2024
Previous review

My fare changed during checkout and got more expensive. Feels like kind of a punk move to let the rug be yanked out from under your customers.

Date of experience: March 29, 2024
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Cheap air tickets
April 9, 2024

Got a very cheap ticket from Smartfares, saved me more than 100 bucks compared to other websites. The confirmation came in within a few hours.

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
TT
1 review
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Easy booking
April 9, 2024

Best fares overall and very easy to schedule a flight

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
Germany
1 review
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Very good
April 9, 2024

Good experience in the first booking with smart fares

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
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I have no idea how I ended up with this SmartFares app. It was easy to use but I felt uncomfortable as it was new. This method did not allow me to pick out a seat.

Date of experience: March 28, 2024
Chile
1 review
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Clear and fast attention
April 7, 2024

The reservation site is very clear and quick to send confirmation of this and thus give peace of mind to the client.

Date of experience: March 28, 2024
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Booking my flight ticket
April 7, 2024

I searched and booked my flight ticket in a very timely manner.

Date of experience: March 28, 2024
Afghanistan
1 review
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It was great
April 7, 2024

It was easy to use and quick to get response in time to allow me travel without stress and wasting time

Date of experience: March 28, 2024
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Buena
April 7, 2024

Buena y entendible para seguir los pasos solo que en el último paso el sistema cambió el nombre del último pasajero y cuando hable para restaurar si me ayudaron pero me cobraron más que costaba el boleto

Date of experience: March 27, 2024
South Africa
1 review
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Easy and straightforward
April 7, 2024

I think the site is great.They need to charge in rands and also include agent fee on total cost because on my side it shows r6900 and I ended up paying R7300 for a return ticket to Zimbabwe. I am not sure if it was the exchange rate or if it was the agent fee that led to the increase. Nonetheless, the process is seamless and they communicated on time

Date of experience: March 27, 2024
Canada
1 review
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Happy
April 7, 2024

It was strait forward, and a reasonable price, I would use them again

Date of experience: March 27, 2024
Georgia
1 review
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So far So good
April 6, 2024

We booked a flight through Kayak to Alaska, who then booked us through SmartFares. I was a little confused but so far the experience has been very good. I had a question and contacted customer service at SmartFares and they were very helpful and patient as I tried to correct a mistake I made with travel date. Email confirmation and communication has been good too. Hopefully, the flight day experience will go without a hitch.

Date of experience: March 27, 2024
AE
1 review
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Customer service
April 6, 2024

Thank you for the smooth transaction. Its so nice to buy affordable tickets and get the best experience possible

Date of experience: March 27, 2024
Colombia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Muy buena aerolínea
April 6, 2024

Fue fácil realizar la reserva, los precios están al alnce de todos

Date of experience: March 26, 2024
Argentina
1 review
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Felicidad
April 5, 2024

Quiero vivir nuevas experiencias en viajes por la argentina,solo quiero ser feliz y estar seguro en todo momento y tener muchos descuentos en viajes nacionales... muchas gracias por la atención!

Date of experience: March 26, 2024
Spain
1 review
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Consulta
April 5, 2024

Me avisan de la línea aérea q cancelaron mi vuelo necesito q me informen q paso

Date of experience: March 26, 2024
Honduras
1 review
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Excelente
April 5, 2024

Son muy amables resuelven muy bien los casos no tienen excusas

Date of experience: March 26, 2024
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Good experience
April 5, 2024

Smooth, no problems. I got what I needed. Thanks thanks thanks

Date of experience: March 26, 2024