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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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Costa Rica
1 review
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Purchase
May 19, 2024

Excellent customer experience that suits the trip necessities

Date of experience: May 9, 2024
Germany
1 review
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Ok
May 19, 2024

Don't like being contacted again and again and again

Date of experience: May 9, 2024
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I haven't started with my flight, I will see what happens

Date of experience: May 8, 2024
North Carolina
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Nicely done!
May 18, 2024

The confirmation process was timely and relatively easy to do. There was some concern about how long I could input or share information before the site timed out. Also, the confirmation did not include the fare that was charged.

Date of experience: May 8, 2024
Australia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Emergency cancellation
May 18, 2024

Trip was cancelled due to change of medical emergency. Only US$50 was refunded. Very disappointing.

Date of experience: May 8, 2024
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy-peasy!
May 18, 2024

Buying a one way ticket for an elderly aunt was very easy and hassle free. I was able to get the transaction completed in a short amount of time and received the confirmation email almost instantly.

Date of experience: May 8, 2024
Canada
1 review
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So far so good.
May 18, 2024

No issues booking my flights. Keep an eye on all the extras you are offered so you don't select something by accident and pay more than expected.

Date of experience: May 8, 2024
Maine
1 review
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Easy to book
May 18, 2024

Easy to book, but I'll have to get back to you on how easy it is to check in, etc.

Date of experience: May 8, 2024
Florida
1 review
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Great
May 18, 2024

Smooth transaction. Easy to look at option and compare prices. Would definitely use again with next trip.

Date of experience: May 8, 2024
Chile
1 review
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A lot of emotion
May 18, 2024

It is a great destination, we are looking forward to the date.

Date of experience: May 7, 2024
Washington
1 review
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Very helpful and cost saving
May 18, 2024

Using this site helped us save about $700! Very happy with this site

Date of experience: May 7, 2024
Mexico
1 review
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I don't know
May 17, 2024

I got an email saying that I have to confirm the reservation, this is the first time I hace this kind of experience, and the I was told that I need to pay 200 extra dollars, I'm writing this 7 may and the email I got was on 6, I made the reservation 5 may

Date of experience: May 7, 2024
Mexico
1 review
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Fraud
May 17, 2024
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I made a decision based on the published price of the tickets and after booking the tickets, you told me that I had to pay a 20% extra to confirm the booking (due to an increase on the price agreed with Aeroméxico).
Furthermore, if I had decided to cancel the purchase, you would refund me 10% less due to "TAXES" ¿?¿?.
At the end of the day, I felt kidnapped. I had no choice but to accept the proposal to pay an additional 10% after a tough negotiation.
This is completely unacceptable, I ended up paying more money than other options that I had when choosing the tickets.
I feel really upset and I won't use again SmartFares unless you reward me in some way. And for you to know, I'm a really easy customer, I have never complained in any way about any supplier, but this is a fraud, because I made a decision based on an information that wasn't true and, worst of all, I had other options.

Date of experience: May 7, 2024
Linda T. SmartFares Rep
over a year old

Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to write to us and express your grievances on how our service does not meet up with your expectations.
This falls short of the high standards we set for ourselves. Please allow us the opportunity to investigate this matter further and make things right. Kindly reach out to our customer support team [email protected] or call us so we can assist you promptly. We aspire to keep you as one of our most valued customers.

Sincerely,
SmartFares


The best prices and easy to book
May 16, 2024
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The best prices and easy to book

Date of experience: May 6, 2024
Saudi Arabia
1 review
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While I required instant service, there was a 24-hour wait time. Despite this, I still consider the overall experience to be positive.

Date of experience: May 7, 2024
New York
1 review
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Easy transaction and reliable service with low fares

Date of experience: May 6, 2024
New Jersey
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great service
May 17, 2024

The reservation experience was as seamless as possible

Date of experience: May 6, 2024
New York
1 review
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Thanks for the seevice
May 17, 2024

Good prices and service, i didnt need much time to buy my ticket snd it was well explaoned everything

Date of experience: May 6, 2024
Australia
1 review
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Instant confirmation
May 17, 2024

After placing my booking, I had a confirmation email instantly!

Date of experience: May 6, 2024
Argentina
1 review
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Agil
May 16, 2024

Realmente por el momento la experiencia es muy buena

Date of experience: May 6, 2024
France
1 review
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Quick and efficient
May 16, 2024

Nice experience as the flow was very easy to understand on one page

Date of experience: May 6, 2024