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You won’t be short of choices when you book, we offer flights, hotels and package holidays to anywhere in the world. We work with over 200 airlines and offer over 400,000 hotels to bring you the best deals to destinations you love and with our flexible payment options, you could jet off sooner than you think.
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travelup.com
Aldermaston, Berkshire, United Kingdom
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TravelUp Reviews Summary

The company demonstrates a mixed reputation, with notable strengths in the ease of the booking process and competitive pricing, which many customers found straightforward and efficient. However, significant concerns arise around customer service, particularly regarding unresponsive support, issues with reservation confirmations, and difficulties in modifying bookings. Instances of billing discrepancies and perceived bait-and-switch tactics have contributed to a growing sentiment of frustration among users. While some customers report positive interactions with staff, the overall trend indicates a need for improved communication and reliability to enhance customer trust and satisfaction.

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709
value
174
shipping
92
returns
132
quality
156
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Florida
1 review
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I booked for a three day stay, unfortunately two hours later had to cancel, I was charged $148.00 for a cancelation fee the terms and agreement of cancellations doesn't appear until after you confirm reservation. We tried to explain but couldn't get a refund. My advice don't book with this site unless you are absolutely, unequivocally, will not need to cancel for any reason!

Date of experience: August 28, 2022
TravelUp T. TravelUp Rep
over a year old

Good morning,

We are sorry to hear this!

Our cancellation policy for each hotel and room selected is shown at the time of booking and must be agreed to before the reservation can be confirmed.

We apologise for any inconvenience that may have been caused at this time.

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TravelUp Team

Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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You should be able to add trip insurance
September 26, 2022

You should be able to add trip insurance. Had I realized I could not, I would NOT have used your service as it only saved a few dollars and not worth the hassle of not having trip insurance in this day and age.

Date of experience: August 26, 2022
TravelUp T. TravelUp Rep
over a year old

Good morning,

We are sorry to hear that your experience with us was not as expected. We are always happy to take your feedback on board and will pass your comments onto the relevant teams.

Kind Regards
TravelUp Team

Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Was able to add another night on a previous booking for cheaper through TravelUp!

Date of experience: August 25, 2022
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over a year old

Good morning,

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We really appreciate your business and helping to spread the word about us.

Please keep us in mind for your future travel plans!

Kind Regards
TravelUp Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I don't know where all the 5 star reviews are coming from but these guys would not refund my flights which had to be cancelled due to covid. Had to get money back through my credit card in the end. Avoid like the plague

Date of experience: August 25, 2022
TravelUp T. TravelUp Rep
over a year old

Good morning,

We are sorry to hear this. Everyone is welcome to write their feedback based on their own experience with us.

We apologise for any inconvenience that may have been caused at this time.

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TravelUp Team

Michigan
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I booked with TravelUp and saved almost $85 PER DAY! I have never used travel sites before, but I found this to be super easy! Barely an inconvenience! I will look at TravelUp for all future vacations now.

Date of experience: August 24, 2022
TravelUp T. TravelUp Rep
over a year old

Good afternoon,

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We really appreciate your business and helping to spread the word about us.

We look forward to assisting you with your future travel plans!

Kind Regards
TravelUp Team

Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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So far so good using Travel Up
August 22, 2022

So far so good using Travel Up. I do hope all our plans go well. You get a good review.
Our trip is down the road. Thanks so much, Karen Gauthier

Date of experience: August 22, 2022
TravelUp T. TravelUp Rep
over a year old

Good morning,

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We really appreciate your business and helping to spread the word about us.

Please keep us in mind for your future travel plans!

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TravelUp Team

Florida
1 review
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It was quick and easy first time ever using it I'll have more about the site after I travel and come back

Date of experience: August 20, 2022
TravelUp T. TravelUp Rep
over a year old

Good morning,

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We really appreciate your business and helping to spread the word about us.

Please keep us in mind for your future travel plans!

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California
1 review
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It was easy to book with you and at the time we have no other needs thank you.

Date of experience: August 18, 2022
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over a year old

Good afternoon,

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We really appreciate your business and helping to spread the word about us.

Please keep us in mind for your future travel plans!

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TravelUp Team

Ohio
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
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Fast, quick, easy, great price
August 18, 2022

Fast, quick, easy, great price. I was looking for a p[articular hotel and your site matched.

Improvement: I do not like that I have to "Print out" my paperwork and take toi hotel. I don't have a printer. Many ppl do not. Should have a digital option.

Date of experience: August 18, 2022
TravelUp T. TravelUp Rep
over a year old

Good afternoon,

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We really appreciate your business and helping to spread the word about us.

Please keep us in mind for your future travel plans!

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TravelUp Team

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very up front about the costs, and cancellation policy, except for a time zone on the times was missing.

Date of experience: August 17, 2022
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over a year old

Good morning,

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We really appreciate your business and helping to spread the word about us.

Please keep us in mind for your future travel plans!

Kind Regards
TravelUp Team

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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All was well
August 17, 2022

All was well. I was able to get a flight that included hand luggage and had a low price.

Date of experience: August 17, 2022
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over a year old

Good morning,

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We really appreciate your business and helping to spread the word about us.

Please keep us in mind for your future travel plans!

Kind Regards
TravelUp Team

Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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The worsen experience
September 16, 2022

Last year I bought two tickets for my husband and me from Google flight that ended up with Travel up $644.87.
We wanted to go to LA from Vancouver. The Delta Corona rate went up and we as seniors afraid to travel, so we asked to cancel (one time free). Travel up provided us with a credit Vouchers for one year. A month later we decided to go. We tried many times to rebook our flight and use the credit Voucher, but the site didn't allow it. Emailed Travel up they responded it has to rebook throughout us. Then they asked £75 for each of us which converted to CAN $300 we had to pay extra on top of the tickets. I paid by my pocket $528 for both of us and went to LA.

On July 24th I emailed Travel up to rebook flights and using the credit Vouchers(before one year). They responded that you have to use it only up to Aug. 15th 2022. Over 10 emails I did request, beg them with this economy as seniors please expend the validity but Daniel Gareth Travel Consultant has no heart. And said NO we can't. I am not happy and not satisfy with Travel up that not understanding the Corona time was not safe for seniors to travel. :(( (

Date of experience: August 16, 2022
TravelUp T. TravelUp Rep
over a year old

Good morning,

We are sorry to hear about your negative experience with us.

We have looked into your case and can see that on the 26th August 2021, one of the team confirmed via email that after checking with the airline, your credit voucher was valid until the 15th August 2022. Unfortunately, as the ticket is non-refundable and expired, we are unable to offer anything further.

We apologise for any inconvenience that may have been caused at this time.

Kind Regards
TravelUp Team

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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USE THIS COMPANY AT YOUR OWN RISK
September 14, 2022

I booked through this agency for a trip to Nashville. The hotel had its own issues and ended up refunding me the night's stay. That is to say, they refunded Travel Up. It is now 2 months later and Travel Up has not and refuses to send me the money owed to me. They've pocketed the cash and continue to string me along via email. At first they told me that I needed written authorization from the hotel manager - which is insane but fine. I got that. Now they keep repeating that they need the money back from their "supplier" before they can refund me. That's not my problem. Send the customer back their money and work out the issue with your "supplier" on your own time.

Date of experience: August 15, 2022
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Much expensive, then others! No breakfast included in high price, no parking included!

Date of experience: August 14, 2022
TravelUp T. TravelUp Rep
over a year old

Good morning,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback.

If you wish to discuss anything further with the team, please email us at [email protected].

Kind Regards
TravelUp Team

Ghana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Started my search from KAYAK website and it just happened that the fare I picked directed me to TravelUp. I found it to be Simple and easy steps throughout.

Date of experience: August 13, 2022
TravelUp T. TravelUp Rep
over a year old

Good afternoon,

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We really appreciate your business and helping to spread the word about us.

Please keep us in mind for your future travel plans!

Kind Regards
TravelUp Team

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Misleading site
September 10, 2022

I search for and located a flight using google, and an option came up that fit my search. I booked the flight but did not know that I was booking through an agent and not Air Transat. I paid for my flight and expected to get the options for seat selection and luggage. I immediately called the number provided and waited 48 minutes to talk to someone who provided an unsatisfactory response. I was then transferred to admin where I was advised that a cancellation fee of $65.00 would be payable if I cancelled the flight despite the fact the ticket has not been issued. I placed my call within 5 minutes of booking the flight, sat on hold and got this response within 1 hour. This is an unfair policy. The cost to me of booking luggage and seat selection is higher booking through Travel Up than if I had gone directly through Air Transat, not to mention the frustration and waste of time making the phone call.

Date of experience: August 11, 2022
TravelUp T. TravelUp Rep
over a year old

Good afternoon,

We are really sorry to hear about your negative experience with us.

If you still require further assistance, please call us on either 0118 955 6400 or 0203 771 3074. If you cannot wait on the line to speak to our admin team, please email us at [email protected].

Kind Regards
TravelUp Team

Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I found a better deal from travelup
August 11, 2022

I found a better deal from travelup.
So I appreciate it.

Date of experience: August 11, 2022
TravelUp T. TravelUp Rep
over a year old

Good afternoon,

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We really appreciate your business and helping to spread the word about us.

Please keep us in mind for your future travel plans!

Kind Regards
TravelUp Team

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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They stole my money
September 10, 2022

I bought 3 tickets, same day I sent a question about the names on the tickets, they assumed our names were wrong and 1 week later they cancelled my booking. Names are correct.
Communication is a nightmare, the person who cancelled my booking didn't answer the phone, only sent emails bad writing and with short sentences. Her name is Michelle Vincent.
I am trying to talk with her supervisor or any office to handle the case and it is impossible. They hang up the call.
She cancelled my booking and now I have to pay the penalty. I didn't ask her to cancel the booking, she took the decision by herself. TravelUp must to take the responsibility and give me back all my money.

Date of experience: August 11, 2022
TravelUp T. TravelUp Rep
over a year old

Good afternoon,

We are really sorry to hear about your negative experience with us.

If you still require further assistance, please call us on either 0118 955 6400 or 0203 771 3074. If you cannot wait on the line to speak to our admin team, please email us at [email protected].

Kind Regards
TravelUp Team

Monaco
1 review
2 helpful votes
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This is a scam
September 10, 2022

Flight has been cancelled and they never managed to rebook us despite trying to do that for several weeks. They just pass you on to talk to some people by email with english names such as Eddie Cooper or James Smith, which respond in a computer like manner without helping you solve any issue no matter how small they are, such as rebooking a flight. This is a real pity that we are sorrounded by those dishonest companies. My flight is not even present on the app, and despite hours (see picture) over the phone, nothing has been solved. They ruined our holidays. (As you can see from the photo, being on a call at 1:00 am for two hours is not exactly the best holiday).

Date of experience: August 11, 2022
TravelUp T. TravelUp Rep
over a year old

Good morning,

We are sorry to hear about your negative experience with us.

If you still require further assistance with your booking, please call us on either 0118 955 6400 or 0203 771 3074. If you cannot wait on the line to speak to our admin team, please email us at [email protected].

Kind Regards
TravelUp Team

Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I booked a flight with British Airways to AVOID American Airlines who regularly cancels flights. The initial confirmation showed us booked with BA only to find out the next day we were on an AA flight and had been charged already. The proper thing to do would have been to warn the traveler up front. I am a regular international traveler and will avoid TravelUP and recommend that other not use your platform.

Date of experience: August 10, 2022
TravelUp T. TravelUp Rep
over a year old

Good afternoon,

We are really sorry to hear about your negative experience with us.

If you still require further assistance, please call us on either 0118 955 6400 or 0203 771 3074. If you cannot wait on the line to speak to our admin team, please email us at [email protected].

Kind Regards
TravelUp Team