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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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Great
January 14, 2025

No problems, very easy, prices as advertised. I would use smart fares again

Date of experience: January 4, 2025
GB
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Still awaiting seat allocation
January 14, 2025

Someone called me to arrange seats, phone went dead half way through call and hasn't called back?

Date of experience: January 3, 2025
District of Columbia
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Feels like huge scammers
January 13, 2025

Immediately after purchasing airfare ticket received an email stating they were not able to confirm pricing and need to call them ASAP. The email did not have signature or any other relevant info besides the phone number to call. Received a call within minutes from them where they tried to charge my card for additional $$ due to price increase. When looked online, same ticket was available at same price, still. Told my representative to refund me but suddenly he was able to match my original price. Next day I received another call from them trying and forcing to upsell me on flight protection which I declined. Haven't received any reservation confirmation email so I had to call again to check the status. This time I was told my ticket did not include bags (that I added and paid for. Also made a video of me selecting and adding bags that increased my total cost). At that point I requested to cancel my ticket and refund me. They confirmed and the ticket will be canceled and will refund me. Now, two weeks later (after two more calls) I haven't seen my refund or any emails from this fraud company. Both two times they confirmed the ticket is canceled and they issued refund but I haven't seen it on my end. Decided to call my credit card support at the end. Do not waste time trying to buy from them. Save yourself a headache and pay an extra few $$ with reputable companies.

Date of experience: January 3, 2025
Maryland
1 review
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Great!
January 13, 2025

It was great! Can't wait to fly to Atlanta. Thank you for providing me with this service!

Date of experience: January 3, 2025
South Africa
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When I made the booking the site gave me a total amount to pay in rands as I had selected this option.
When I made payment an extra R4200 was taken off my bank account and then when I received the invoice it was in USD.
Please explain why this happened as I am not happy.

Date of experience: January 3, 2025
Sierra Leone
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Mr Dauda
January 13, 2025

I am very much satisfied with my experience with Smart fares

Date of experience: January 3, 2025
Hawaii
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Scam company stay away
January 12, 2025

Scam company, was told you will get tickets printed gave me bogus ticket number next day they refused to print me ticket and it end up costing me 10 times more because I had to buy returning ticket. Stay away by all mean

Date of experience: January 2, 2025
Argentina
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Muy buena!
January 12, 2025

Me cobraron lo que correspondía y me explicaron claramente la oferta.

Date of experience: January 2, 2025
Cambodia
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The best and cheapest fares.
January 11, 2025

Very efficient and professional. I usually fly with other companies but decided to check out SmartFares. I was surprised by their low prices and professionalism. I'm happy with their service and will fly with them again soon.

Date of experience: January 5, 2025
California
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Great
January 11, 2025

Great experience. Thank you was quick and very well detailed.

Date of experience: December 31, 2024
Portugal
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Not much to add expect dissapointment with the difference in price quted on site and the final result charged on the credit card. There should be a notificcation on site that TAAG only sells tickets in USD unlike other travel agents.

Date of experience: January 1, 2025
Germany
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After some confusion, it all worked
January 11, 2025

Some confusion at start but agent was very helpful is solving everything at a good price as was published.

Date of experience: January 2, 2025
Australia
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Attempted scam
January 10, 2025

I located a flight from MEL to YVR and booked it using Smartfares. I was the advised by email of a problem & to ring the number. I did this & was then advised the price had risen by $500.
I finished the booking with Gotogate for the same fare!

Date of experience: December 28, 2024
Wisconsin
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Great prices, easy to book
January 10, 2025

No hidden fees, everything very clear, and the best price on the same route looking on other sites!

Date of experience: January 1, 2025
Nicaragua
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Quick and simple
January 9, 2025

The only delay we had was to receive the E-ticket.which took about 6 hours after they confirmed with the credit card

Date of experience: December 30, 2024
California
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Booked Flight
January 9, 2025

Edwin helped select seats. He was nice and booked the seats. Seats were selected.

Date of experience: December 30, 2024
KN
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Excellent Service
January 9, 2025

Ease of operations. I did not have to wait long to speak to a live person.

Date of experience: December 30, 2024
Cambodia
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I booked with SmartFares through Momondo and got a notification after I filled in all my information (and paid) that it was canceled. They tried to contact me numerous times and tried to help with other offers, but they were all a lot pricier (250-350+ USD).

The money was refunded without issues, but it set me back quite a lot in time.

Date of experience: December 29, 2024
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Great
January 8, 2025

Great experience with smart fares and I will likely book again

Date of experience: December 29, 2024
Maryland
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Very much satisfied
January 8, 2025

I have very good experience with your site.I will use this with future bookings. I will recommend to my friends.

Date of experience: December 29, 2024