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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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Oklahoma
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If only I can give them zero stars! Fraud, Scam,Cheaters,Robbers! I got a notification from the airline that our connecting flight was changed to an earlier time (From 11:30am to 6:20am). Which means we would be unable to board the flight because our arrival time from the last flight is 6:50am. I called SmartFares to get our flight fixed. They made me pay $360 for the rebooking even if it was clearly the Airline's fault. They kept insisting that we are only paying for the price difference of the new flight which doesn't make sense at all. They made it appear that I have no other choice or else I will miss my flight! So they charged me $360 to get my flight changed to a different time. I later found out that the airline allowed the change of flight without any fee because it was an operational issue. In fact the airline was willing to refund us the ticket if the flight wouldn't work for us. This only means that Smartfares charged me for something that should have been free. They STOLE my money and definitely CHEATED. I am so frustrated because they wouldn't refund me my money. Their business should be closed!

Update: I filed a complaint thru BBB. Fortunately, SmartFares responded quickly and positively by refunding the $360 charge...Now I will just have to wait & see. Good luck everyone. Hope you'll have a better experience.

Date of experience: March 3, 2023
Croatia
1 review
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The website was great to use, and there were no added fees tacked on from the time I searched the flight to the booking. However, on the confirmation page you are asked about many add-ons that are usually clicked into the default "accept" position, meaning that a few people who aren't careful about the fine print will skip ahead and have unwanted extra charges. Otherwise I am satisfied with the service.

Date of experience: March 3, 2023
Germany
1 review
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Good
March 3, 2023

Good. I wouldn't use it again as I don't like having to use one site to book and then go to the actual airlines and have to pay

Date of experience: March 3, 2023
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good service
March 3, 2023

Yes i was happy with the booking thank you! Easy to book and i will recommend smartfares

Date of experience: March 3, 2023
New York
1 review
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Confirmation of booking
March 3, 2023

All good! I talked with your customer service support and they were very helpful

Date of experience: March 2, 2023
Chile
1 review
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A great experience
March 3, 2023

My experience was good. It's was easy to buy my ticket. And the ticket value very convenient. Thank you very much for help us in thise times of financial scarcity

Date of experience: March 2, 2023
California
1 review
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Got my itinerary
March 3, 2023

Got my itinerary. Thank you guys. Excited to go to Israel. Thanks.

Date of experience: March 2, 2023
Nepal
1 review
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Takes a long time to confirm the booking!
April 1, 2023
Updated review

I had to buy and urgent ticket and i bought it from smartfares and it didnt send me a confirmation for the next 48 hours! I would never buy from smartfare again

Date of experience: March 2, 2023

Good overall
March 1, 2023
Previous review

Good overall

Date of experience: March 1, 2023
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Price Adjustment
April 1, 2023

After purchasing the ticket they changed the price to a higher price which was very disappointing.

Date of experience: March 2, 2023
GB
1 review
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User friendly
March 2, 2023

Experience was great. Easy to navigate and simple process.

Date of experience: March 2, 2023
Washington
1 review
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Asap book
March 2, 2023

I Needed to book a flight as soon as possible. A coworker recommended this site and I was able to find a cheaper flight compared to specific airline websites.

Date of experience: March 2, 2023
Mexico
1 review
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Notice in advance!
April 1, 2023

They should let us know before booking the ticket that we have the chance to not get the ticket and we will have to look for another flight.

Date of experience: March 2, 2023
California
1 review
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Fast booking
March 2, 2023

It was my first transaction from this website, the tickets were reasonable i was apprehensive at first however I received a good discount. Ticket booking is so easy. Highly recommended.

Date of experience: March 2, 2023
Spain
1 review
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Rapida
March 2, 2023

La compra fue bastante práctica y rapida...

Date of experience: March 2, 2023
Israel
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Впервые
March 2, 2023

Оформил бронь,жду билеты,очень переживаю,чтобы было всё хорошо

Date of experience: March 2, 2023
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Budget friendly option
March 2, 2023

Excellent customer care support. Reliable and Budget friendly options offered while choosing the flight. Wrapped up transaction within 2 days through email.will endeavor our future trips too.

Date of experience: March 2, 2023
Philippines
1 review
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It easy to follow the step by step guide to book my flights.
I have no issues and it is not time consuming.
I am satisfied with the assistance of your online site.

Date of experience: March 2, 2023
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Confusing and disappointing
April 1, 2023

I purchased the ticket showing in the website in CAD, but the receipt sent to me says the ticket price in USD. So I will end up paying more than the price I decided to purchase. That was disappointing.

Date of experience: March 2, 2023
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Easy process
March 2, 2023

Great experience! Fast booking and quick responses.

Date of experience: March 2, 2023
Canada
2 reviews
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Good price
March 2, 2023

Good service, friendly helpful and this is our smart choice.

Date of experience: March 2, 2023