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The company has established a strong reputation for its user-friendly platform and competitive pricing, with many customers praising the efficiency of the booking process and the helpfulness of customer service representatives. However, some concerns have been raised regarding communication issues, particularly related to flight changes and refunds, leading to frustration among users. While the majority of feedback highlights a positive experience, instances of delayed support and difficulties in correcting booking errors suggest areas for improvement. Overall, the company is viewed as a reliable option for budget-conscious travelers, yet it must enhance its customer service responsiveness.
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They lie... they don't respond... And they have a fake voice mail using Corona-virus situation. I have 18 hours left for my flight and voice mail says that I have more than 72 hours... No one is replying the phones, no one is answering the live chat. I can not hold to anybody for last 2 days...
Our cruise was canceled. I've been trying to get ahold of ANYONE, by chat, phone, online for 4 days. Unable to cancel my flight online, but it hangs up on me as soon as you connect the call. The one time it didn't hang up on me, I held for one hour, just for it to say "this phone has been disconnected", and then hang up. No one responds to chat live. I would like to hope that when the rest of the travel industry is going out of their way to make a bad situation right, you will do the same, when my flight comes and goes, and you are unable to allow me to cancel it. Not asking for a refund, but at least a future credit.
Hi, we’re very sorry for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, due to an extremely high volume calls related to COVID-19, there are extended wait times across all customers services platforms.
We have a landing page that can help address your specific questions guide you toward a resolution!
https://www.cheapoair.com/travel-tips/coronavirus-alert/
Click the link for cancellation
This is the worst company when it comes to customer service. I understand people have been cancelling all flights and it is busy due to Coronavirus situation. But most of the customer service has few mins or may be even few hours of wait time. But CheapOair made me wait from yesterday 11 am till today 3 pm which is 28 hours. And as I am typing this review, the person who is in chat with me is actually putting me hold for 1 hour. And now they are cancelling the bookings with holding almost 60% of the booking amount. WTH.
They are the worst agency I've ever dealt with. No communication. No services. Please don't use! They completely suck!
Hi, we’re very sorry for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, due to an extremely high volume calls related to COVID-19, there are extended wait times across all customers services platforms.
We have a landing page that can help address your specific questions guide you toward a resolution!
https://www.cheapoair.com/travel-tips/coronavirus-alert/
Again, we’re sorry for the issues this has caused and we’re working to ensure every customer reaches an agent.
I wanted to cancel my flight reserved with CheapOair and NONE of their cancellation phone numbers are working. I then went on their Live Chat and waited over SIX hours to finally text with a live rep. When the rep realized I was asking for a cancellation letter, the rep transferred my text to the cancellation dept. There were over 1100+ people waiting. I hung up because I didn't want to wait another 12 hours. I waited 6+ hours when there were 692 people ahead of me. What stinks is that CheapOair will not accept any email questions regarding cancellations. What a waste of my time. I will never use this service again.
Hi, we’re very sorry for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, due to an extremely high volume calls related to COVID-19, there are extended wait times across all customers services platforms.
We have a landing page that can help address your specific questions guide you toward a resolution!
https://www.cheapoair.com/travel-tips/coronavirus-alert/
Again, we’re sorry for the issues this has caused and we’re working to ensure every customer reaches an agent.
I called Cheapoair the whole week and no human being pick up the phone.
This is the worst company I have seen in my life. Don't book anything from them.
Hi, we’re very sorry for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, due to an extremely high volume calls related to COVID-19, there are extended wait times across all customers services platforms.
We have a landing page that can help address your specific questions guide you toward a resolution!
https://www.cheapoair.com/travel-tips/coronavirus-alert/
Again, we’re sorry for the issues this has caused and we’re working to ensure every customer reaches an agent.
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic the granddaughter's wedding in Cancun on 3/28 has been postponed and I need to cancel my flight. DO NOT PURCHASE THE TRAVEL INSURANCE THEY OFFER. Last night I was on hold for almost one hour, I gave up. Forget the "chat", no one ever answers. This morning I called multiple phone numbers and the call gets dropped or I get a busy signal. I have set up a call back for 10 am this morning (3/16). I set up several call back times, NO
Call. Now, forget even getting through.
Update: I did get a call only after I contacted the CEO. Since Cheapoair sells tickets for Vivaerobus, a Mexican airline, yet another road block. It has been a nightmare. I asked Cheapo to contact the airline to get vouchers for all those who bought tickets. I have yet to get a response.
We've tried calling you and got voicemail.
Hi, we’re very sorry for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, due to an extremely high volume calls related to COVID-19, there are extended wait times across all customers services platforms.
We have a landing page that can help address your specific questions guide you toward a resolution!
https://www.cheapoair.com/travel-tips/coronavirus-alert/
Again, we’re sorry for the issues this has caused and we’re working to ensure every customer reaches an agent.
We've flown with CheapOair on plenty of our trips before, without any troubles. However, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, we chose to cancel our flight out of fear. Their customer service is non-existent. The online chat disconnects often, and when it doesn't, it takes over 8 hours to get below 99th in the queue. Their hotline disconnects you whenever it feels like it, even after hours spent waiting. I gave them sympathy for the first few days, as this disease wasn't expected, but its been several days and there's no improvment. It's flabbergasting that a company with this appalling customer service can still be in business. I don't like thrashing companies, because I get it, it's a tough business. However, we can't even contact them. Never again, be warned.
We apologize for the delay in responding. Due to the current Corona virus outbreak all of our contacts are experiencing increased hold times. Once hold capacity is reached it can no longer accept calls. Please check the airline website for all upto dates regarding flight status. If your reservation has not been canceled, than normal refund practices will be followed.
If your trip is not within the next 7 days, please hold off calling customer service so we can help those traveling immediately. Thank you.
Renting a car through CheapOAir has been an absolute nightmare. I rented a car through CheapOair for Thrifty car rentals. I'm trying to turn the rental in early due to the Corona Virus and Thrifty will not adjust my cost. They said that since I booked it through Cheapoair they cannot alter the contract. When I go to Cheapoair I'm told to go back to Thrifty. It's been a back and forth mess with no resolution. The best CheapOair can adjust my account is a one time $25 credit. REALLY! If I could give them no stars I would.
We are working with Thrifty to see if they will reconsider refunding any remaining money, the rental terms were non refundable and were given a discounted rate. Once we hear back our car team will be in touch which they have explained in a call to you. Our apologies for the inconvenience.
I called cheap o air lot of times to change my flight due to corona virus outbreak
My parents was reluctant to travel to usa and wanted to change his flight. They are not answering the call neither helping us to change our flight as it's a state emergency in the US. It's not safe for them to travel in the US right now. Please help us in getting g our refunds. Thank you
We apologize for the delay in responding. Due to the current Corona virus outbreak all of our contacts are experiencing increased hold times. Once hold capacity is reached it can no longer accept calls. Please check the airline website for all upto dates regarding flight status. If your reservation has not been canceled, than normal refund practices will be followed.
If your trip is not within the next 7 days, please hold off calling customer service so we can help those traveling immediately. Thank you.
We have been trying for days to contact Cheapo Air. We stay on the line for hours to no avail. So disgusted! Please call us!
Hi, we’re very sorry for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, due to an extremely high volume calls related to COVID-19, there are extended wait times across all customers services platforms.
We have a landing page that can help address your specific questions guide you toward a resolution!
https://www.cheapoair.com/travel-tips/coronavirus-alert/
Again, we’re sorry for the issues this has caused and we’re working to ensure every customer reaches an agent.
I ask the for a refund since I have the coronavirus. They blocked my number. I called them from my second phone it goes through I said maam please give me a refund I have to stay home and I'm missing work. I need this money to pay my bill. She said ok I'll but you on a short hold. She hung up and blocked me now I cant call in customer support on mine or my wife phone. So please I'm begging you dont buy from this company.
Hi, we’re very sorry for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, due to an extremely high volume calls related to COVID-19, there are extended wait times across all customers services platforms.
We have a landing page that can help address your specific questions guide you toward a resolution!
https://www.cheapoair.com/travel-tips/coronavirus-alert/
Again, we’re sorry for the issues this has caused and we’re working to ensure every customer reaches an agent.
Waited online for 10+ hours to be transferred again, waiting another 5+ hours to be told they cant change flights. What a pathetic company would never recommend. Book direct and pay the extra baggage because you'll be let down with this company...
Hi, we’re very sorry for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, due to an extremely high volume calls related to COVID-19, there are extended wait times across all customers services platforms.
We have a landing page that can help address your specific questions guide you toward a resolution!
https://www.cheapoair.com/travel-tips/coronavirus-alert/
Again, we’re sorry for the issues this has caused and we’re working to ensure every customer reaches an agent.
Ben on hold for 4 hours and disconnected twice. Not helpful. Just passing the bill till you give up.
We apologize for the delay in responding. Due to the current Corona virus outbreak all of our contacts are experiencing increased hold times. Once hold capacity is reached it can no longer accept calls. Please check the airline website for all upto dates regarding flight status. If your reservation has not been canceled, than normal refund practices will be followed.
If your trip is not within the next 7 days, please hold off calling customer service so we can help those traveling immediately. Thank you.
Obviously coronavirus is creating a challenge but this is unacceptable I am not being allowed to cancel my flights. Booking #*******
Filling a complaint against these scammers, horrible terrible very poor costumer service. Never again with this horrible company. Stay away
Had to change dates du to coronavirus issues. Charged me $480 even I had protection insurance. Customers of cheapoair for many years. Will never use this company again.
Cheapoair doesnot want to refund the airline ticket money due to the Pandemic of the Coronavirus. It took 3 hours to get through to their customer service. One of the airlines I booked through CheapoAir was Jet Blue. Jet Blue has already gone on record as saying that they will refund tickets due to the virus. CheapoAir denies it. They also sold me travel insurance and failed to tell me what it covered. They also told me and my wife that the tickets could be cancelled with a $79 cancellation fee. Now they are telling me that I could only change the flight for a $79 fee. Why did they call it a cancellation fee then? I will get with my credit card company and dispute the charges. We will not be using the flights due to the circumstances. And I will never do business with crooked ChrapoAir again.
I waited for 40 minutes and still have no respond from the customer service. It keeps telling me that the estimated hold time is 15 seconds!
Answer: I would not use Cheapo under any circumstances. Look at the 698 (!) complaints at the Better Business Bureau website. They hide under the name Fareportal, which is the parent company.
Answer: Don't use them. Book through the airline. I paid to select my seats, then a week before my flight they put me and my companion in the middle seats in different rows!
Answer: Security may not be an issue but they can cheat you by hiding information you should know. I would suggest to not use them and their customer service personnel are also worst I have ever seen.
Answer: Provide the 8 digit booking number and what you need assistance with. Our apologies for the inconvenience
Answer: You can't and they will steal your money like what they did to me
Answer: Because they are scam, they just want to steal money from our pocket
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Hi, we’re very sorry for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, due to an extremely high volume calls related to COVID-19, there are extended wait times across all customers services platforms.
We have a landing page that can help address your specific questions guide you toward a resolution!
https://www.cheapoair.com/travel-tips/coronavirus-alert/
Click the link for cancellation