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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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Please if possible I'll get charges back, and booked from doha to Hyderabad

Date of experience: May 16, 2024
Linda T. SmartFares Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your feedback. We understand your concern about the charges and your booking from Doha to Hyderabad.

Please know that cancellations or changes to existing reservations are subject to airline fees, which we are obligated to follow as a travel agency. We see that your booking has been canceled as per your request, and the refund has been processed from our end.

If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. We are here to help.

Thank you for your understanding.

Regards,
Team Smartfares

Australia
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Very hard to figure out some options. Calling them didn't help. Then they called before 6am local time to confirm reservation?

Date of experience: May 13, 2024
Linda T. SmartFares Rep
over a year old

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with our service. We apologize for the early morning confirmation call.
Please know that your reservation was confirmed on the same day it was made. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, we are here to help. Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected], and our team will be happy to assist you.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to serve you better in the future.

Regards,
Team Smartfares

Colombia
1 review
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Cobro injustificado
May 22, 2024

Me están cobrando una tarifa de impuestos la cuál ya me la habían cobrado en el tkt

Date of experience: May 12, 2024
New York
1 review
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Don't use this company!
May 22, 2024

Booked travel through SmartFares and 8 hours after getting a confirmation email I received an email saying the price had increased by over $500. If your prices are not up to date and booking is not done at the time you confirm the transaction (or in this case, at all) then your service is a scam. I would not recommend anyone use this company.

Date of experience: May 12, 2024
Linda T. SmartFares Rep
over a year old

Dear Customer,

We're truly sorry to hear about your experience and any inconvenience it may have caused. This falls short of the high standards we set for ourselves.

We understand how frustrating it can be to receive a price change notification after confirmation. As a travel agency, we strive to offer the most competitive prices available. However, airline prices are dynamic and can fluctuate based on demand, availability, and other factors beyond our control.

We are committed to improving our processes and ensuring a better experience for our customers. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us achieve this.
If you have any further concerns or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our customer support team at [email protected].

We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.

Sincerely,
Team Smartfares

New Jersey
1 review
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Excellent price choices
May 22, 2024

Easy to navigate and search for flights.
Quick and on time flight confirmation.

Date of experience: May 12, 2024
California
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Booking through the website was easy enough, b
Ut I didn't like how the so called seat preference is a complete scam. I paid the 80$ for it, but it doesn't give me any advantages at all and I still have to pay SAS for seat selection. Also, after I asked if I could have the 80$ refunded I got another phone call from a supervisor asking if I wanted to change my flight dates, and he was being really weird about it.
The whole thing made me feel suspicious and uncomfortable.

Date of experience: May 12, 2024
Linda T. SmartFares Rep
over a year old

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We apologize for the negative experience you had with our seat preference option and the subsequent interactions with our team.

Regarding your request for a refund and the subsequent phone call from our supervisor, we deeply regret any discomfort or suspicion this caused. This is not the experience we aim to provide our customers. We are committed to addressing this internally to ensure that our staff handles such situations more appropriately in the future.

Please contact us directly at [email protected] so we can address your refund request and any other concerns you may have. We are here to assist you and make things right.

Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to restore your confidence in our services.

Best regards,
Team Smartfares

Argentina
1 review
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Vuelos
May 22, 2024

Todavia no he viajado, solo he comprado los vuelos.

Date of experience: May 12, 2024
Kuwait
1 review
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Easy and straight forward
May 22, 2024

The site is trust worthy and straight forward. No hidden fees

Date of experience: May 11, 2024
Mexico
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Mui bueno
May 22, 2024

Excelente servicio mui recomendado sin fraude ni travas

Date of experience: May 11, 2024
Turkiye
2 reviews
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Thanks
May 21, 2024

Thanks you
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Thanks

Date of experience: May 11, 2024
Texas
1 review
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Horrible
May 21, 2024

Price changed to void my discount!
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Date of experience: May 11, 2024
Linda T. SmartFares Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your feedback. We understand your frustration regarding the price change and the impact on your discount.

We want to assure you that your booking was confirmed at the fare initially quoted. However, if you believe there was any discrepancy or if there are any concerns about the charges or discount applied, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. Our team is here to assist you and resolve any issues promptly.

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We appreciate your business and hope to serve you better in the future.

Regards,
Team Smartfares

Mexico
1 review
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Good experience in general
May 21, 2024

So quickly but the charge in my debit card was more expensive than the shown price

Date of experience: May 11, 2024
Bahrain
1 review
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Good experience
May 21, 2024

Pleasant and fast, saves a lot of time and good prices

Date of experience: May 11, 2024
Illinois
1 review
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It was ok
May 21, 2024

Site kept going out when booking. It was frustrating.

Date of experience: May 11, 2024
Ghana
1 review
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It went well.
May 21, 2024

Having my country among d countries to select from was helpful

Date of experience: May 11, 2024
Canada
1 review
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Great
May 21, 2024

Fast. Reliable.but. Since i booked the flight from Canada hopefully the payment should be coverted into canadian dollar automatically..

Date of experience: May 11, 2024
Uganda
1 review
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Hvor er det nemt
May 21, 2024

Det er nemt at gå på nettet og bestille en flyvetur

Date of experience: May 11, 2024
Egypt
1 review
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Good company
May 21, 2024

Nice people and it's so easy to book through them online

Date of experience: May 10, 2024
Canada
1 review
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👍
May 21, 2024

Pas eu de difficulté à acheter le billet tout c'est bien déroulé merci

Date of experience: May 10, 2024
Philippines
1 review
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Very well done no issues
May 20, 2024

Easy to use website for my plans from edinburgh to newquay

Date of experience: May 10, 2024