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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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South Africa
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Scammers
December 30, 2024

I was scammed by your so called office...I saw a ticket of R*******, online when I proceeded making payment for it, my account was debited R11,850 as against the price I saw online and still no ticket was issued to me, I contacted the office and was told I should pay another R1850 before the ticket can be issued to me, the so called officer I spoke with very unprofessional...till date nothing from him...my worst regret ever.

SmartFares attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: December 14, 2024
Bahrain
1 review
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Scammers! Don't use this fake company
December 29, 2024

They will steal your money! False service. Rude! Thieves! Criminals! Beware of them

SmartFares attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: December 19, 2024
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Worst company I have ever dealt with
December 29, 2024

I have tried to book with them 3 times due to cheaper price and every time they have not been able to confirm because price they have advertised is not what's available. I am still waiting for a refund from them after 8 days off holding my money. Never again

SmartFares attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: December 11, 2024
California
1 review
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Cheap
December 29, 2024

First time I used this app. It's so easy to use and easy to understand.

Date of experience: December 18, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good
December 28, 2024

Good awesome definitely going to try again tell everybody I know 5 star chef

Date of experience: December 17, 2024
Canada
1 review
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Dissatisfaction
December 27, 2024

No extra baggage fee is stated for consideration. Cannot find booking reference to check-in.

Date of experience: December 17, 2024
Argentina
1 review
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Scare and peace
December 27, 2024

I received an incorrect reservation for my purchase; but when I wrote to ask, I received a quick response with the correct reservation.

Date of experience: December 16, 2024
GB
1 review
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Would not use again
December 27, 2024

Tried to book a holiday for 3 passengers (2 adults,1child).
Went through the entire process filling in all passengers information and details, after payment, received an email stating my booking was not confirmed and that I need to call the agent urgently.
When calling I found out that they did not have 3 seats available and my only option was to change my travel dates at a much higher cost.
Despite this, I continuously saw the exact same deal for a number of days afterwards

Date of experience: December 17, 2024
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Tko for all
December 26, 2024

AHORA NO PUEDO DAR MI OPINION HASTA QUE HAYA COMPROBADO SUS SERVICIOS

Date of experience: December 20, 2024
Texas
1 review
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Scammers
December 26, 2024

Hello I bought my ticket $109 then after 30 min they call me back saying my fare was not confirmed because the price increase $80 that was absurd

Date of experience: December 16, 2024
Singapore
1 review
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A very sad and scary experience
December 26, 2024
Updated review

The exchange policy is unfair! And calculated incorrectly. I was overcharged plus they tried to scam me out of more money. I had to put up a fight in order to get my booking confirmation done. Lost my money, time and peace of mind. Never again!

Date of experience: December 15, 2024

The exchange policy is unfair!
December 25, 2024
Previous review

The exchange policy is unfair! And calculated incorrectly

Date of experience: December 15, 2024
South Africa
1 review
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Wrong prices advertised and then you have to either top up with a whole lot more money or go through the process of cancelling and the refund takes forever. Scam behaviour.

Date of experience: December 16, 2024
Ireland
1 review
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Ticket fare
December 26, 2024

No direct flight
Charged me direct flight fare and no refund of the difference

Date of experience: December 16, 2024
Iowa
1 review
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No respetan los precios
December 26, 2024

No respetan los precios te dicen un precio y después te quieren cobrar más

Date of experience: December 11, 2024
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy and fast process...
December 25, 2024

The process was easy, fast and efficient. Thank you smart fares:.)

Date of experience: December 15, 2024
Estonia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Prices
December 25, 2024

I had to pay 200 dollars extra, original price was not there. Plus I had to be on a phone call more than 20 min, Im calling from overseas which means extra cost.

Date of experience: December 15, 2024
Massachusetts
1 review
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Reservation never confirmed
December 25, 2024

The site never made the reservation. I had to buy my ticket at a more expensive price days later elsewhere.

Date of experience: December 15, 2024
GB
1 review
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Very helpful service
December 25, 2024

I had cancel my booking and the staff were very helpful! I was able to get a refund too

Date of experience: December 14, 2024
South Africa
1 review
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Simple
December 24, 2024

The hole booking a ticket was so simple and fast
And can all be done in a few minutes

Date of experience: December 14, 2024
GB
1 review
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After buying the flights we got an email saying they aren't booked yet and we had to phone up. We did this and the customer service assistant was telling us things that conflicted the email. He said those flights aren't available anymore and we'll have to pay £250 more per person. We asked to cancel and he said there would be a fee to cancel.

But after a few days the money just went back into our account, as the email said. We got no confirmation that they flights were cancelled, or any further communication from them.

Hoping it is sorted now but would never book with them again. Very stressful experience as it was a lot of money. We will book flights with a different provider now.

Date of experience: December 10, 2024