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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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Armenia
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When I canceled my tickets they didn't refund the relevant amount of money. ($740 is stolen from me)

Date of experience: August 26, 2022
Florida
1 review
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Cheating
September 25, 2022

I bought my tickets and they sent me confirmation email. But after 24 hours they sent me this "We would like to let you know that your reservation didn't go through due to the change in fare from airlines as fares are dynamic in nature."

Date of experience: August 25, 2022
Colombia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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NEVER AGAIN
September 25, 2022
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I MAKE MY DECISION TO BUY ON YOUR PAGE FOR THER PRICE, ONLY FOR THE PRICE. THAT´S YOUR VALUE OFFER. HOWEVER, THE NEXT DAY I CALLED TO ASK FOR THE E-MAIL CONFIRMING THE INTINERARY AND THE TICKETS BUT THE UNEXPECTED ASNWER WAS THAT I HAD TO PAY AN EXTRA COST OF USD150.00. NEVER AGAIN

Date of experience: August 25, 2022

WELL DONE!
August 24, 2022
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WELL DONE!

Date of experience: August 24, 2022
Peru
1 review
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Great!
August 25, 2022

Excellent!... a lot of available information. Great prices. Will keep checking for future flights.

Date of experience: August 25, 2022
Mexico
1 review
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Very bad customer service. I made an initial reservation which had some problems, and customer service via chat seemed to be buying time so that the booking would be charged before my problem was solved, resulting then in more money to solve it. They even initially misinformed me about their 24 hr free cancellation policy. I tried cancellation by phone and they hung up on me twice. Site is ok.

Date of experience: August 23, 2022
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Painless
August 21, 2022
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Great fast and easy lady was friendly and easy to work with

Date of experience: August 21, 2022

Great fast and easy
August 19, 2022
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Great fast and easy

Date of experience: August 19, 2022
Washington
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Horrible servicio
September 19, 2022

Esta compañía solo roba ala gente is the worst company to get flights tickets they charge to my card $856 and now they asking me to pay $200 more because they say is a mistake on the system that all bul$$$
Es algo ridiculo

Date of experience: August 20, 2022
Mexico
1 review
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SmartFares, easy
August 19, 2022

Your website is easy to use, and you offer the lowest flight prices.

Date of experience: August 19, 2022
South Africa
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My last trip was cancelled as the flight was not available or it caused huge problems!
Same thing happened this week! Flight not confirmed and I think that this is not a real travel website! It is very concerning! When you call it is always a different agent and they can never help all they want is for you to book a flight with a far more expensive fare. Disgraceful to have plans cancelled twice within the last 2 months!

Date of experience: August 19, 2022

My last trip was cancelled as the flight was not available...
August 18, 2022
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My last trip was cancelled as the flight was not available or it caused huge problems!

Date of experience: August 18, 2022
Canada
1 review
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Scammers!
September 18, 2022

Their website said you can get a refund for free within 24 hours, then suddenly they were like "oh there's a fee for that". Then they refused to send me any email confirmation of the cancellation. Also they charged me in USD though it was showing i was being charged in CAD, even though the original airline was charging in CAD.
Not worth dealing with them. They had to be negotiated with every step of the way.

Date of experience: August 18, 2022
California
1 review
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Thieves
September 18, 2022

Thieves is the only term that applies to them!
Sell you tickets, charge credit card, and later call you back asking for more money.
Don't trust their contact center! All trained to keep you on the loop.
Never more in my life!

Date of experience: August 18, 2022
Costa Rica
1 review
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Be very careful with this crap page, today they wanted to scam me and they still haven't returned my money! They made me pay for a ticket that was worth $204, then (5 minutes later) they told me it had gone up, to $298.12 and when I paid the $298.12 amount they told me I had to pay an EXTRA $265 if I wanted my ticket. THEY ARE SCAMMERS, they want to rob people, THEY HAVE NOT YET GIVEN MY MONEY BACK

Date of experience: August 18, 2022
Israel
1 review
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Cool
August 18, 2022

Cool place to buy tickets I seen for 700 but buy for 900

Date of experience: August 18, 2022
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Scammers
September 16, 2022

They are scammers! Do not buy on this page! I bought a Lima-Miami-Lima ticket and when I went to the airport I was surprised that this flight did not exist, moreover, it never existed! When I contacted them, they denied their guilt and never returned my money, much less gave me another ticket in exchange. I am looking to be able to sue them for fraud. DO NOT BE FOOLED! DO NOT BUY TICKETS FROM THESE CRIMINALS SCAMERS!

Date of experience: August 17, 2022
Texas
1 review
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Excellent travel agencythank you
August 17, 2022

Excellent travel agency
This is my second time that I used this agency
They are very professional
Thank you

Date of experience: August 17, 2022
Florida
1 review
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LIFESAVER
August 16, 2022

Definitely better than hopper. Found me the cheapest price and did it quick for this last minute trip.

Date of experience: August 15, 2022
Texas
2 reviews
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EASY
August 15, 2022

Great easy - this was my first time booking on line - went fine - easy to follow

Date of experience: August 15, 2022
Florida
1 review
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Good
August 14, 2022

It was a friendly user app Nx I definitely will use it Gain whi h I did and booked another trip today 8/15/22 to LGA NYC

Date of experience: August 14, 2022
Colombia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Bookings
August 14, 2022

Absolutely perfect! It has been a very good experience to book

Date of experience: August 14, 2022
Michigan
1 review
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Excellent
August 13, 2022

Excellent and easy to use. Excellent fares and I appreciate it

Date of experience: August 12, 2022