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Reviewed April 15, 2017
This is the second time of booking a round trip flight from Knoxville Tennessee to Manila Philippines. And the first flight was perfect, except for delay at Chicago on my return flight due to weather. So, that had nothing to do with CheapOair. This time I had a hard time finding the right dates and times online, and I tried to book an acceptable flight, but someone beat me to it. And even without request an agent from CheapOair called me back, and we spent a long time on the phone, until he could find what I was looking for regarding times and price. He was great! And I appreciate that so much. Thanks to him, and to CheapOair for making it possible for me to go to see my fiancee again in the Philippines!
Reviewed April 15, 2017
Purchased 4 round trip tickets with travel insurance due to a sick family member on 10/12/2016. She died on 10/25/2016. Called, CheapOair said, "Yes you are covered." Submitted all documents, was told I did buy the travel insurance till 10/30/2016. This is a incredible lie and scam on the part of CheapOair. How do you purchase tickets and give insurance a month later. Total scam. CheapOair has given multiple documents all with different dates and money amounts. I have the CheapOair receipt from 10/12/2016 the day we booked with all items listed. Company is a scam.
Reviewed April 14, 2017
I purchased a ticket today April 14, 2017. This is a ticket that I had been trying to purchase for days as I was trying to find an affordable price. This company offered a one way ticket for a little bit under $300. I was excited when I saw this price because it was pretty decent and I was tired of searching. I began to criticize the information provided, I also asked persons in my household to help me double check, after purchasing the ticket, it showed I would get home the next day as there was a layover. I must say in the advertisement this information was not mentioned at all. The time period for the flight was, matched to the usual time. I called this company to cancel and this guy told me I had to pay can $50.00.
Let's be realistic about this, how is it even logical for a company to charge $50 to cancel a flight?? I called them immediately after I saw the itinerary. Is this the new way of saying, "We charge for services provided whether or not it benefits you?" These guys are SCAMMERS AND THIEVES!!! It doesn't matter how you put it, if you take something that's not yours without providing goods or services you are a THIEF. I did not give my money to you, you took it. A well established business like this, you guys should be ashamed of your policies. I am asking prospective customers to please triple check information when doing business with this company. If there isn't much to read just forget it, you're only setting up yourself to be robbed.
The customer has been refunded the $50.00 although we do have in our terms and conditions we charge a service fee for cancellations, we did provide her a service on our part. We confirmed the reservation and issued the ticket, we later had to process a refund.It was her who decided not to go with the reservation, but we have refunded her the fee because she did call within the 24 hours.
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Reviewed April 14, 2017
So far have been very pleased. Have used your site many times in the past. Prices are very good. I believe we used it earlier this year to go to India. Agents are courteous and helpful. I will use your site again in the future. You were recommended to me by my son. Keep up the good work.
Reviewed April 13, 2017
I booked a flight this morning from LAX to Cabo San Lucas. The page said I could cancel within 24 hours. Out of curiosity, I checked American Airlines and found the same return flight and a similar (nonstop) flight outgoing for about $40 less. I immediately called CheapOair to cancel 20 minutes after booking and was told the cancellation was not free and would cost me $50 more than I would be saving. I did not cancel but will not be using CheapOair again for two reasons: they aren't cheap and the information on their web page is misleading.
Reviewed April 13, 2017
I booked 2 tickets from CheapOair online, then I called and extended the dates and got charged $400 more for both (which was fine). Something came up with work and I called to cancel my whole trip. I spoke to someone on the phone. She told me they will charge $500 (CheapOair fees) for both tickets and additionally another $400 airline charges. I was OK with what they were willing take off my ticket because unfortunately my plans changed. I got an email of how much I was getting back and I was like ok.
I noticed the next day they took $500 off, so I called and asked. They said, "Yes, we take 500 off plus you will be refunded what the amount they stated." When I asked, "How come?" Then they explained that the $400 change of date will not be refunded. I will be refunded on the first original amount. I was furious after the person told me that, because I'm already losing almost $900 and now an additional $400 on top of it, and the person didn't explain none of that when I called and canceled. Now I'm waiting on them to call me back after they investigate the recording. I will never use this site to book anything in the future.
Reviewed April 13, 2017
Your agents did well in doing all they could to rebook my flight! I was happy with their help. I was very unhappy with the extra cost the airline charged due a reschedule in addition to the extra cost of the flight, which I was already aware of. Overall it was a good experience as far as CheapOair was concerned.
Reviewed April 12, 2017
Agent did a good job explaining my options and I ended up getting the flights I wanted at a price I thought was fair. The booking was complicated because I wanted to join a companion on the return flight to home base. The agent not only got me on the flight but I got a seat next to my partner. She was thrilled.
Reviewed April 12, 2017
Last June I booked a flight to Tokyo, there were so many schedule changes that I lost my contact in Japan. I called CheapOair, was told to go to website and cancel my flight, so I did. They also told me reimbursement would be up to Delta. I called Delta, they told me I could get my money back. After almost one year of calling CheapOair and countless hours on hold, Supervisor Zam told me the flight was never cancelled, I was just a no show, and that the ticket was never refundable.
If they would have told me this from the beginning, I would have never wasted months of my life dealing with these people. Supervisor Zam was able to give me a $452.00 credit towards my next flight, out of the $1600.00 I already paid. This credit, she assured me was without any restrictions, anytime, anywhere, as long as I booked with CheapOair.
This year, when I tried to book another flight using my credit, after more hours of hold time, I got nothing but excuses, different prices on tickets that were listed on their website. I was told, by a supervisor that I could only use the credit if I was flying to Tokyo! Even though I had an email from supervisor Zam stating no restrictions.... Of course supervisor Zam was not available. Do not book your flight with these people, if anything goes wrong, they do not care about you in the least, all they will do is give you the runaround until you give up.
Reviewed April 12, 2017
All CheapOair customers should take note that Cheapoair has recently changed their flight cancellation policy. As of February 2017 any cancellations made within 24 hours of purchasing a ticket will be charged $50 Domestic and $75 for International. Prior to this Cheapoair did not charge such a fee. I'm fairly certain that no other online travel agency charges such fees. Unfortunately I had to learn the hard way and needless to say will not be using their services again. Hopefully others will not get burned as I did.
Reviewed April 12, 2017
First if I could rate it a zero I would but it requires at least one star. Second let me tell you how they treated my mom this morning. She booked her flight back in February, even called to confirm when her email confirmation said only half was paid for. She was charged the full amount over the phone that day and was led to believe that she had taken care of her round trip flight. This weekend she got to her destination and then yesterday as myself and others are trying to check her in for her flight it keeps saying she needed to discuss this with someone at the airline. She arrives at the airport this morning only to have American Airlines say she isn't on their list. No record of her on the flight.
She calls CheapOair. They note that she only paid for half the trip. Not true as she confirms with her bank she was charged for all of it, both flights. Back on the phone with cheapoair they blame my mom for their mistake. Is this a joke? They offer to refund her money and book her a flight for today hours later for triple the price. Again is this a joke? My cousin who I am very grateful for dealt with cheapoair for close to 8 hours folks. Yes you heard me right. She went through supervisor upon supervisor trying to just get my mom home as soon as possible. My mom didn't have a problem in paying for her flight (she already did). The problem is she shouldn't have to pay more money for the company's mistake. Suck it up, eat the excess and get my mom home.
Side note my mom has been booking her flights with cheapoair for the last 7 years. She won't be anymore and neither will me or my family. How dare you treat someone like they are in the wrong. You have no clue what you put my mom through. She already had anxiety about the flight and you made it worse. Now she will be flying into the airport at night (she booked a day flight because she has to then drive an hour and a half to our home). But you didn't know that did you, nor did you care?! If she was your mom you would be outraged as I am.
You have made a serious mistake in thinking this was no big deal. Shame on you. Shame on your supervisors in acting like nothing was your fault. A simple apology, a new flight as soon as possible without blame and my mom would have been just fine. No you added stress and anxiety to her day. On top of that now you are affecting her paycheck because she will have to be late considering how late she will get home tonight. All because of poor decisions made by your company. A very sad day it is when people can't even admit to their mistakes. Cheapoair thank you for showing me what a customer's value is. I will make sure I don't ever recommend your company.
Reviewed April 12, 2017
I recently bought 3 identical itineraries on Philippine Airlines. I separated them because the airline website would not allow me to book 9 tickets at one time. When booking the 3rd itinerary, Philippine Airlines online would not offer the same flight as the first two, so I went online to look for travel agencies who might offer the same flight. CheapOair offered the proper flight on that airline but charged me $100.00 more for the same flight (with showing a "discount"). When I had to change the flight, the Philippine Airlines charged a $112.00 fee for the change of each of the first 2 itineraries. CheapOair charged $365.00--almost as much as the original ticket. "Cheapo" is a correct name only because of business practice.
Reviewed April 11, 2017
I looked to get a good fare from San Diego to Austin for next month. When I signed up for a discounted one and finished with my credit card, it suddenly came up with the fare is no longer available and would I accept a fare for over 100.00 more? I said no. I immediately received a call from an outsourced person from CheapOair who tried to get me to accept the higher fare. I told her no and that it was amazing that "suddenly" this fare was only available at a higher price. She and her manager tried to convince me there were no other services that could offer the previous fare which was now full. I went back online and immediately found the fare at the same discounted price with another travel service.
Reviewed April 11, 2017
I went online to book a flight from Pensacola FL to Reno NV on May 4. After putting everything in and paying I saw that I was booked out of Ft. Walden, so I had to call and pay 31.00 more to fly out of Pensacola. We got it fixed but now I have been charged 215.80 twice.
Mary. when you made the original booking you are automatically charged for the reservation. You called us and we voided it out, but it's still pending as far as your bank is concerned. You purchased a new ticket, therefore you have to be charged for the new booking, the charges have to match up, and correspond with the new ticket and purchase. The first charge should of already fallen off your charge card because at that time was only an authorization. Please let us know if you need anything further.
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Reviewed April 10, 2017
CheapOair SUCKS. Stay away from this mob! I booked on CheapOair twice - and the same thing happened both times! I booked for one date and THEY booked me on a different date - after I had paid! At first I thought I had made a mistake... but I book hundreds of flights annually and when it happened the 2nd time, then I KNEW I hadn't made a mistake! And when you try to change it, they want to charge you large fees. Outrageous! Despicable! Immoral! Unethical!
Reviewed April 9, 2017
I book a ticket. After 2 hours I have to change the dates... I call them, at the same time my online banking was on, I can see my account activity. Representative ask me, "Are you agree to pay 21 dollars to make change." I didn't even say yes, she charge me 21 dollars plus 6 dollar which she didn't tell me about it.. "This is robbery," I told to this representative. She apologized and she told me she reduce 50 usd, penalty I have to pay. She transfer me to cancellation team. I have been waiting over 45 minutes and I'm still waiting and writing this... Terrible service. I bought tickets before from this site. I will never ever, and I will tell all my friends to not use this CheapOair. Representative English was terrible.
Reviewed April 8, 2017
CheapOair expensive and worst service, reason is CheapOair charged me twice. To cancel ticket within 24 hours, CheapOair suppose to not charge me, it's free. While booking they showed it's free. But later they charged me 75 bucks. To change my name in 24 hours, it's suppose to be free. But they charged me 50 bucks.
Madhu, the fee for changes or cancellations is documented in our terms and conditions. Within 4 hours of making the reservation you are not charged a fee for our service. After 4 hours, but upto 24 hours there is a fee for cancellation, and any type of change. Please review the rules, it appears you have misunderstood them.
Updated review: April 11, 2017
Cheapoair called me this morning and made a refund for the excess charged, much appreciated.
Original Review: April 8, 2017
I always had a very good opinion about CheapOair the way they offer good prices and great deals. But this morning I was so upset with the dishonesty and swindles of CheapOair. They have a price listed 701$ but when I called customer service to change the flight they offered the same ticket at 900$ whereas in the Etihad it was stated as 689$ for the same flight from SEA-HYD. I always liked their services, and as a repeated customer I would like to make business with them but not in such an unfair manner.
Reviewed April 8, 2017
I had flights booked but then website wouldn't allow it. Rep called me back to fix it. I ended up changing my weekend--which actually didn't work because it was chemotherapy time. Another phone call got me switched back to my original booking weekend! Thank you so much. However, I still have not received my itinerary.
Lucille, we have forwarded another confirmation to you. Very sorry for the inconvenience.
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Reviewed April 8, 2017
Yes I would recommend. Never heard of CheepOair. But so glad I did. The customer representative was most helpful and patient with me. She reviewed everything with me thoroughly. Thank you for my very first time flying. I will use you guys again in the future.
Reviewed April 8, 2017
Booked flights to Tenerife in August, when paying the bill on the phone they took payment in 3 transactions. I look on my statement and it didn't correspond with what I'd paid so be very careful when using this company. "Thank you for contacting Cheapoair regarding charges. This is in reference to your booking number **. Total amount quoted on the reservation was £479.65 and total amount charged on your statement was £539.53 so there is an overcharge for £59.88 which we have requested our supervisor to raise the request for refund, Once upon approval the refund may take 4-6 weeks to get processed for refund." How can it take 4-6 weeks to for a refund?? Jokers!
Reviewed April 8, 2017
I lost my dad this past year. Which changed my life with my mother (85) moving in. We made plans to go and see her Florida friends maybe for the last time March 14-21 (biggest storm since '93). I wrote our reservations off my laptop screen right after I made them. Looked at them again - got a call and never went back to confirm. The last part of our flight plan was incorrect. With the storm coming United alerted customers they were canceling flights the Friday before. CheapOair charged me $450 for a flight that was cancelled twice.
Reviewed April 7, 2017
I booked a ticket and my payment processed. I called immediately and made a change to my reservation which cost me another $25 which I was okay with. The next morning I received a notice from my bank that another full ticket price payment was taken out of my account. I called the customer service phone number and the rep told me it would be 3-5 days before I would get my money back. I will never use this service again.
Rita, when you made the original reservation you were charged for the that ticket. When you call back and make a change there usually is a change fee that the airline charges, $200.00. But we can void the transaction so you don't have to pay the 200.00. That means that we now have to make a new reservation for your new dates, and charge your card for that new transaction. We could of just made the change and only the 200.00 would of been added to the cost of your trip, but we saved you that fee. I'm sorry that you felt that we didn't look our for your best interest, but that is the way exchanges are done, and that is across the board for any travel site you use.
Reviewed April 7, 2017
I called to cancel a flight that I book an hour ago, thinking CheapOair would honor the customary 24 hour cancellation policy that airlines flying from the US grant customers. Instead, I was put on hold for nearly an hour, got nowhere with 2 reps and they still tried to tack on a $75 fee. I have never experienced this level of consumer unfriendliness with any of the online booking agencies.
Customer was never charged a cancel fee, this concern is considered resolved.
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Reviewed April 6, 2017
This was my first time booking a flight with CheapOair, and I can tell it will not be my last. I am 83 years old and I incorrectly selected a flight that had a 7 hour layover. I did not realize it until the next day. I asked my daughter to help me correct my error. We got on the phone and spoke to an agent by the name of Aaron. What a nice professional and understanding individual. Helped me find a non-stop (because at my age it is hard to change planes). No hassles and no large fees, just very caring and promptly. Great customer service! Thank you!
Reviewed April 5, 2017
I was given the best deal, for the time I was leaving and returning from vacation. The representative explain all the information. The only thing I didn't like, if the price was to drop would the company refund me? Other than that everything was okay.
Reviewed April 5, 2017
I've been with CheapOair for 9 years now and the service has always been great. They are friendly and always help me find the best deals. I highly recommend them to all my family and friends without hesitation. Whenever we have had issues with anything they were there to help fix the problem. They have made a loyal customer for life.
Reviewed April 5, 2017
Fabulous service! Fast, polite, attentive, and most importantly a great bargain, allowing us to see our family more often. Exceeded our expectations on all fronts. Wonderful to find a real bargain in a world that seems hell-bent on gouging the consumer every chance it gets.
Reviewed April 5, 2017
Pleasant experience. I was satisfied with the performance of the executive who interacted with me to be very... I found booking very easy and I was happy that we got a very good deal and I intend using their services for my future booking also. Thanks.
Reviewed April 5, 2017
The rep I spoke to answered all my questions and took as much time as I needed. He was also very knowledgeable about the airline I was traveling on. Polite and helpful. I would feel comfortable calling again too. I will definitely use them when we travel again. We are spreading the word to our friends.
Updated review: April 20, 2017
After I wrote my iniital review about Cheapo Air they did promptly contact me and did verbally resovle my issue on 4-13 but I with held my follow-up reply until I saw the funds posted back to my account which occured on 4-19.
So I changed my rating to a more favorable, but if Cheap Air did send me a verification e-mail reply as promised when first contact them I would not have made my a negative post on this consumer affairs website.
Original Review: April 4, 2017
I booked a flight and inadvertently click on a seat assignment and was charged $417.44 which immediate sought to correct via the website but could not so I called the Customer Service. CS said this issue would be corrected. I did not see any e-mail confirmation on this issue but I reconfirmed the recent call and started a log with name and extensions. After 7+ calls and several long holds (20+ minutes) with 'accidental' disconnects... I still have not received any resolution. I get lip service and disputing the charge via my AMX instead for a faster solution. It is almost as if you have to endure their long poor customer service for a credit to be applied. I will never use CheapOair again!!!
Pauls complaint has been resolved, and the seats he selected without realizing there was a fee he has been refunded. Case has been resolved.
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Reviewed April 4, 2017
When you select dates you wish to travel, those are the dates that should appear first, you should not have to weed through alternate dates to find your dates of travel, which I never even bothered with because it kept showing alternate dates down my throat. Look at the attached photo, the first several are all the wrong dates!
Reviewed April 4, 2017
Booked online for my aunt and uncle then had to cancel a couple weeks later due to personal matters. They gave me a credit of $4**.** after their $100 or so fee was taken. Could only call and use credit with 1 airline and needed to be over the phone. After everything was said and done the tickets from Minnesota to Orlando was about $950.00 including the $4**.** in credit they gave me from the previous booking. Please tell me how that even works? I could've chosen to not use them but I just wanted to get rid of their credit since I will not be using them ever again. I fly all over the country a ton of times throughout the year and will never use the crooks again.
Ethan, our apologies for the inconvenience. One of our supervisors has been trying to speak with you so that they can discuss how an exchange works, and the add collects that you have questions about. Unfortunately we have not been able to connect with you. Please contact our office so that we can go over the charges, and explain where they come from.
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Reviewed April 3, 2017
I would like to thank you CheapOair for having so much passions, not only once but three times helping me with the booking my flight to Italy. I all the time use CheapOair. CheapOair help me booking a trip to Thailand a little over a ago and also help me booking my hotel as well.
Reviewed April 2, 2017
I was charged almost $90.00 to add a day to our departure. I do not understand why, since when I was looking online and included the extra day myself, the price did not change. I feel as if I was cheated almost $90 for a customer serv person to change a date for me, especially since I have just booked my flight minutes before. Not happy at all about the extra fee...
Reviewed April 2, 2017
I made a reservation. The next day I got a confirmation stating that it was a flexible reservation and the dates were changed. This is not correct and I took a photo of my reservation on my iPad to prove it. I canceled it because the new dates didn't work, and it cost over $200 to go back to the original dates I had booked. I canceled within 24 hours but was charged a fee. My photo shows the statement, worry free booking. Cancel the booking within 24 hours with no fee. Online chat can't handle any cancelation problems and I called two different numbers and was told that the site has no such policy. It is clearly written on top right corner of reservation.
Reviewed April 2, 2017
I booked a flight on line from Timmins to Toronto. When I got to the end of the booking a screen popped up asking if I wanted to change my booking or if I wanted to apply for flexible booking. I wanted neither option but was forced to select one or the other to complete my transaction. I selected the flexible option and the website booked me for Tuesday instead of the Monday flight I wanted so I phoned the "help" desk which was absolutely no help. They put me on hold, transferred me from agent to agent and then charged me a surcharge to change my flight from Tuesday back to my original choice of Monday. The agent was rude so I asked to speak with a manager. I was again put on hold and the manager was not only rude but after a long time on hold hung up on me. I will NEVER use this business again.
Reviewed April 1, 2017
We booked a flight with Spirit for Departure and Return with Frontier. Den-Chicago, Chicago-Den April 6-8. We were charged the fee for the tickets with CheapOair and additionally with Spirit Airlines. Very frustrating!! Refund is being taken care of from Spirit Airlines.
Reviewed April 1, 2017
It is the most horrible online experience for booking flight tickets I ever had. I tried to pay few times a ticket, either it was already sold, or the price has changed in like 2 sec. When I finally booked it I received the mail my booking was canceled because I didn't give my credit card details, which is not true. Then I did it again, just to see whose mistake it was, then I contacted the help support and he quitted the chat where I asked CHRISTOPHER about my problem. And I still don't know what about my booking, because of course, they didn't send any confirmation at all. MY ADVICE IS TO AVOID CHEAPOAIR, I wouldn't advise it to anybody.
Reviewed April 1, 2017
Yesterday I booked a flight (my usual route is BWI to TLV) and paid $1470.00 and this morning I called again after I found a better flight from BWI to TLV round trip on 4/14-4/25, 2017 (same dates) for $1260.00, and asked to change my flight and get a refund for the difference. At first they didn't find my flight and wanted to charge me $150.00 for cancellation but later they found the flight that I am referring to and they will refund me the difference which is $200.00. So I am happy and satisfied again with CheapOair.com services. Thank you. I will continue to work with you and will recommend you. By the way I have another flight waiting for me in June 2017 that I booked with CheapOair.com.
Reviewed April 1, 2017
Very good customer service. Price are affordable. Need to let people know under the agreement of the ticket that you can do free changes within 24 hours of tickets being purchase. That note is not in your agreement. All other airlines does that.
Reviewed March 31, 2017
I booked a roundtrip flight to China but was not able to return to the US until I bought an additional one-way ticket back to the states. CheapOair so far has refused to refund the extra cost for the one-way ticket saying it is up to Delta (the primary airline used for the trip). If Delta is responsible, then CheapOair should take that up with Delta. I did nothing wrong so why do I have to pay? CheapOair went so far as to say it was my responsibility because I accepted a booking with Delta. I just don't understand this way of dealing with a customer.
Reviewed March 31, 2017
The representative was polite, thorough and informative. The original trip to Lanzarote Spain had a very long layover and the rep had us extend our stay for 2 days in order to have a minimum layover. We would not have figured this out on our own.
Reviewed March 31, 2017
I had an excellent experience purchasing my airfare ticket because the agent that helped me was not only professional but caring enough to ask me about my seating preference. That made my day because I normally don't get asked that question & end up getting an aisle or middle seat as a result. I know that this will be a memorable business trip for me. Thank you.
Reviewed March 31, 2017
Have used your service before with satisfaction. This time was given wrong info regarding seats and had to cancel booking and pay a cancellation fee, given wrong info at time of booking and unable to resolve issues with agents. Very disappointing. Not sure I will use your service again.
Reviewed March 31, 2017
When the website was unable to help me with booking a difficult trip for my wife and daughter I called customer service. The lady who assisted me took pains to understand my problem and worked quickly to resolve the issue. She was very courteous, professional, and left me all smiles and thankful I chose 'CheapOair' yet again.
Reviewed March 30, 2017
CheapOair has great prices and seems good to use, but when we went to book, 2x the booking was "no longer available". The third time, we received booking confirmation. 4 days later, the booking was cancelled without explanation. Only message was that payment would be refunded in 7-14 business days. Unless you want to take the risk of spending money that may not get your tickets and will not be available for 2-3 weeks, I don't recommend using them. Too risky.
Reviewed March 30, 2017
I booked a LIAT flight through CheapOair because LIAT's booking site as usual was refusing to conclude my attempted booking with them. So I logged on to CheapOair and the transaction was completed in minutes. On the return leg I decided I wanted to fly a day earlier so got in touch with LIAT who told me as I booked through CheapOair they could not deal directly with me and I would have to make the changes through CheapOair. So I sent CheapOair three emails telling them what I wanted to do, they never to this day responded to me. So I booked directly with LIAT paying for a new ticket and losing my return section of my original ticket because CheapOair simply will not communicate. I will never use CheapOair again because I now believe they are unreliable when you have a problem. What would happen if you had a long-haul flight and required online help, I dare not even think about.
Reviewed March 30, 2017
The first issue I had with them was I was forced to re-book the day of my flight, an additional $195 fee, because online booking allowed a connecting flight that didn't leave sufficient baggage transfer time. I lodged a complaint with CheapOair and they did approve a refund, however it was discovered months later after many followups that the refund was inadvertently issued to another person/card. They're refusing to correct their mistake. I hope one day someone issues me a refund by mistake and never comes after it.
Reviewed March 30, 2017
A ticket was booked for my mom, unfortunately her last name was misspelled. I called CheapOair to fix the name but they said because she several connecting flights, it would not be possible to fix her name correction. The supervisor I spoke to the first time whose name was Davis I believe told me that if they would not allow her to take the flight I can call back to get my refund. So I ended up calling back, got transferred around 3 times, I was stuck on hold for more than an hour and spoke to another supervisor whose name is Jaden. He said that he needs to contact another department and that he'll call me back within 24 hours. I have not received a call back yet. I called again but the representative told me Jaden was not in.
My mom missed her flight because of the poor customer service they have. This whole process is very frustrating to me and I am tired of dealing with such bad customer service. I would like to speak to the big managers about handling this process at this point! I would not recommend this company to anyone as they have the poorest customer service of all times!
Reviewed March 29, 2017
When I booked I saw the layout of the plane, it clearly had first class starting at seat 1-A and moved to coach after a few rows. I chose seat 1-A and paid the extra fee. A week before my flight I got on American Airlines to check that everything booked correctly, and found that my seat assignment is 8-A, and the layout of the plane shows there is no First Class section that the plane starts with row 8. I called CheapOair and they told me that I had selected seat 8-A and that is what I got. I insisted that I saw a First Class section on the website, and the representative says there is no First Class on this flight, so I must be wrong.
I do not think I will ever book thru CheapOair again! They did nothing to help me, and would not refund the extra fee I had paid for what I understood to be first class. I have never flown first class and wanted to have that experience, so I'm not some spoiled person who insists on First Class. I feel that they took advantage of me, I feel deceived, and ripped off!
Reviewed March 29, 2017
Booked a flight from LAX to Dubai to Pakistan, return trip for Feb. 7th, returning 11th March -- total round-trip fare approximately under $1100 -- with Emirates Airlines flying from LAX to Dubai and then Fly Dubai to Pakistan and same on the return. On my return journey, I wanted to stop in Dubai for a couple of days, so I called CheapOair around 1st of March and asked if I could do that for a nominal fee. Their response was, "It would cost around $960 to make the change."
Now remember, my whole trip was under $1100, and they were asking $960 just to change from Pakistan to Dubai. I asked, "What if I bought a ticket on my own to Dubai and continued my flight to LAX from Dubai on the reservation?" They replied no, if I did not stick with my original flight at Pakistan, my booking from Dubai would be canceled as well. Oh, by the way, the flight from Pakistan to Dubai was costing me $250 on my own on the same airline that CheapOair had me booked on. I will not be using CheapOair anymore.
Reviewed March 29, 2017
The call with the Agent was great and he was helpful, but the problem with the website. You go to purchase the Ticket. It deny your request then you receive a phone call. They offer a higher price and they say the Airline didn't update their websites. I am pretty sure this is against the Law. To put a price that's not real and then call customers. It looks shady and will make sure to post this on the Social media.
Reviewed March 29, 2017
This is the second time I got pissed off by CheapOair. Few years ago, I wanted to change the date of my ticket, but I have to pay more than the price of my original ticket to do that so I refused. By the time I arrived airport, I found out my ticket was canceled. I swallowed my anger and didn't complain anything. This time, I purchased a ticket online, they called me immediately said the price has changed, it is still 1000+ online, and they told me no they don't have that anymore, only 2000+. So I had to change to another date, which was still higher price than they post online, I bought it anyway. After I made the purchase, I realized that I used the legal name in America, and I should've use the name on my passport. At first they told me I have to pay extra 50 dollars to make the change, I didn't want to do that since they've already charged so much more from me.
Few days later after I calmed down, I figured maybe I should've just pay the stupid 50 dollars, but they told me they can't change the name, the ticket is not transferable. I told them it's still me, just different name. I even showed them my court document to prove it's the same person. And they insist they won't change the name for me. I remembered this happened to me once years ago, and American Airline changed the name for me for free. I just don't get it how hard is it to change the name on my ticket? I have all the evidence to show I am the SAME PERSON!!! They told me if I want to change the name, I have to cancel my ticket and re-book it. And the ticket is non-refundable. ARE YOU KIDDING? Speechless. CheapOair is so funny!!! I will never use CheapOair again.
Reviewed March 29, 2017
CheapOair has great deals and great customer service. There was no wait time when I called customer service on the phone. They were even able to offer me competitive pricing. They are also a trustworthy site. I would recommend booking any trip with them.
Reviewed March 29, 2017
This is my fifth time using CheapOair, unfortunately, this is my last one. When I was trying to book my flight online after I put all my info, it says "do you accept a lower price? Or go back to search for more flights." I accepted and then... nothing. Immediately when I am trying to call a CheapOair agent, they call back because now they have all my info. The agents that call me said that they are trying to help me to find a cheaper ticket but they never give me the price I saw available in the CheapOair site. I will never use or recommend this site, they advertise ticket prices that are not available.
Reviewed March 28, 2017
I changed a flight reservation with 5 minutes of making the reservation. When I called to make a correction they said there would be no fees and I received an email stating there were no cancellation fees. What they did was charge me an additional fee. I then called back and cancelled the entire booking given their behavior and they said they would not cancel the flight unless I agreed to pay a cancellation fee. These people are crooks and very deceptive. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. YOU can get the exact same pricing without the deceptive practices by using Expedia or others who have a clear no fee 24 hour cancellation policy.
Reviewed March 28, 2017
I was taking a connecting flight from SFO to LA to Chengdu. Because of the bad weather in SF, my flight was delayed for more than 2 hours and missed my flight to Chengdu. I asked for a refund; Cheapoair supposedly approved but until now, three months after the trip, no refund was received. The insurance (Trip Mate) I bought when I booked the ticket was likewise USELESS. I had to wait for a long time to talk to a representative every time that I ask for an update, only to be told in the end that the expenses incurred (that is, the new tickets I have to buy because I missed the flight in LA) are not covered by the insurance. It also does not follow their 15-day policy. So, no more.
Reviewed March 28, 2017
We were planning to book tickets for vacation and from 3 days I was tracking the prices. I finally decided upon a ticket and called the customer service. Customer service representative mentioned prices are not correct on the website. So, planned on booking my ticket online and got the following message saying the price of the ticket is 600 dollars more than what I selected. This means CheapOair.com is only displaying wrong cheap prices and fooling people and later giving an actual price which is worse than other sites. Customer service agent also mentioned they do not get updated for a while. I totally lost the deals from other websites and ruined my trip.
Reviewed March 28, 2017
We booked air/hotel/car package and a family emergency came up just a few hours later requiring a change in our travel dates. While I seemed to spend a lot of time on hold, staff was very courteous and helpful and managed a change in plans without piling on additional fees.
Reviewed March 27, 2017
We asked for a wheelchair, no salt meal, and window seat and none of this was put on the booking info. Called back to have this corrected and was told it was taken care of. Called back 3 days later and was told this was not taken care of. Please make sure there is a wheelchair for the flight, no salt meal, and window seat is confirmed and call me back. Thank you.
Mr. Schauf, we will get all of those request taken care of for you. Our apologies for any inconvenience.
CheapOair
Reviewed March 27, 2017
I have tried to book online with CheapOair however transaction was declined due to my bank restriction. Few days after I was called from CheapOair and informed me they wanted to verify my identity, and connected me with my bank. However, I told them I don't need the declined booking as I had done some other arrangement. Nonetheless, I was charged for the declined booking. I wondered how. I contacted CheapOair booking department, and cancelled with apology but I lost $75 during transaction due to exchange rate as my account was in Kenya shillings and the ticket price was in USD. Lost for nothing!
Reviewed March 27, 2017
I travel a few times a year and every time I use CheapOair, they are very professional, and always get me the best price available. I recommend using them every chance you get. Great service, price, and very helpful every time I call no matter where I go!
Reviewed March 27, 2017
After finding the flight deal on Kayak, I had to go through CheapOair to book the actual tickets. I had used the service in January and had had to validate my credit card information with the bank to prevent fraud. It was apparently a one time thing. So I went ahead and booked the tickets only to receive an email telling me that they couldn't reach me at my phone number and that I needed to call the company to validate credit card information for my security. I'm currently in Vietnam on holidays and don't have access to my usual phone number. I sent a few emails explaining the situation but kept getting an email stating I HAD to call.
Finally managed to get a SIM card and call only to find out that they had called the bank and some of the information wasn't correct. They asked me to call the bank and allow the payment. I called the bank and everything was fine on their end. So I call back CheapOair only to be put through the same gong show I had previously experienced.
Finally, I had to do a three-way call with my bank to validate private information while a CheapOair attendant was listening in...all that for my security. Not only was everything fine with the information I had provided to CheapOair and the one at the bank but all the attempts by CheapOair had blocked my credit card. So I was in Vietnam with a blocked credit card because CheapOair couldn't get their ** together trying to "protect" me. It's ok to care for security but come on, this is beyond ridiculous. I've booked with Kiwi.com, eDreams, Travelocity, Expedia and nothing is as hard as booking with CheapOair. The prices are great but the back end is terrible.
Updated review: April 6, 2017
Cheapoair contacted me by phone o days ago and I am very pleased to say that they have indicated that they will refund the $200 cancellation fees. I am very happy that they took the time to follow up and go out of their way to resolve complaints and issues. And now I wait and see if I do get the refund
Original Review: March 27, 2017
In August last year I booked and paid for 4 tickets Sydney to Alice Springs return. The group was my husband and I and a friend from work and her partner. I paid for their tickets as they were going to show us around the Outback. We had to end up cancelling the flights as my Dad wasn't in the best of health at the time. I lost $200 for the cancellation fee and was told that I had $2065 Qantas credit to use by August 2017.
I have tried on numerous occasions to book something using the $2065 credit. The first time I tried to use the credit I wanted to book flights for my husband and I to the Cook Islands (for my 50th birthday) but was told no they had to be domestic flights. Fair enough. Then I inquired about going to QLD which would have left some money but was told I could only use the credit on one booking. So I looked and decided the best way to use the whole of the $2065 was to go to Western Australia.
I went to try and book those tickets and was then told I could not use the whole of the $2065 as 2 of the tickets were in other people's names - even though they had not paid for them and I had. They can't use the tickets anyway so guess what? CheapOair gets to keep the $1030 credit that I paid for. So I went to try and book for my husband and I to go to Qld, and have been told that I will have to pay 2 x $88 new booking fees, plus approx another $180 in fees and charges. I asked them to justify the fees and charges and they said they were taxes. I said "well the fares on your site to fly return was $x and you are telling me now that I have to pay nearly $300 extra on top of that."
I was advised that as I was rebooking after cancelling I wasn't entitled to the prices that they advertise online as those prices are just for new bookings only. Well what was I? I was making a new booking. They take forever if you deal with them online - I think they have 2 or 3 inquiries on the go at once or their grasp of English is very poor. I am already more than $2000 out of pocket. It's my money that I paid. I should be entitled to go on a holiday without having to pay more money. If this doesn't get resolved without me having to put my hand in my pocket again I will never ever book through them and I will make sure that every person I know never books with them either.
Reviewed March 26, 2017
I was having trouble booking online as I could not seem to pick my seat. I called the toll free number and the agent was very nice. He did all the booking and even got me a better price. He book the seats and that was cheaper to do than online, but alas, I received a notice and credit for the seats since the airport requires a different check in. Too bad about that, but I will use customer service in the future to book my flights, much easier and always better to talk to a person.
Reviewed March 26, 2017
The representative was very helpful finding me some reasonable flight to New York. She took her time to go over the information to make sure there were no mistakes. I will recommend CheapOair to my friends any time. When she didn't understand me she ask for me to repeat it once again. She was able to give me an extra .40 cents discount on my bill.
Reviewed March 26, 2017
I was thinking that it will take time and complicated to reschedule my flight itinerary but once able to contact the customer service, it was done fast and easy. Customer service is excellent, very courteous in assisting me to reschedule my flight. Thank you.
Reviewed March 26, 2017
Since we didn't find it possible to confirm on our Car rentals with Dollar in YYZ, we called your agent and she did it for us, and resent us the needed confirmations. The experience dealing with your agents is always good and this time was the same.
Reviewed March 26, 2017
When flights were booked, I thought it took care of seating. Called back months later just to check on the flights and was told about seat assignment. After hearing what he had to say, I bought seat #s. Called back that same day and the rep said "no, but you may not be seated together". That was fine just as long as we got there at the same time... we can talk later. But I couldn't get a refund. Yes, I was upset because I couldn't get my money back.
Reviewed March 24, 2017
Two agents assisted me with this reservations. Both agents were extremely polite, helpful and a pleasure to deal with. Their English was very good so understanding each other was no problem. I've always had good experiences with CheapOair and will continue using them when I need a flight.
Reviewed March 24, 2017
I bought a ticket for 3 adult and a baby to Costa Rica. The price of the ticket was included the tax and fee. When I get the credit card bill I was surprised to see that they charge me tax and fee on top of the ticket prices. When I called they say WHY I didn't say anything when I bought the tickets. They asked if I want to cancel. When I say yes they told me that I have to still pay the airline fee so I am losing if I cancel or not. So if you buy tickets from CheapOair, be careful of hidden prices that you not ready for.
Iris, first of all thank you for your business. I have looked over the reservation and see that you spoke with a billing agent who explained the charges. In January you booked 4 tickets including an infant, you were given a total cost of $949.00 for tickets including taxes and fees, we have your electronic signature agreeing to the total. You were also given a alert on the payment page that you will be billed in 2 separate transactions, not sure if you saw that or remember that. But we charged you for the air ticket in one charge, and the taxes and fees in a separate where both totaled the amount of $949.00. You added travel insurance for $51.00 total $1000.00 so when adding up the 2 charges you saw they equal the agreed upon purchase price. You also added a car rental,. that has it's own separate charges. But we consider this resolved, as there are not hidden fees, you were advised two separate charges, and everything you agreed to pay, is exactly what was charged.
We do apologies for any confusion.
CheapOaiar
Reviewed March 24, 2017
The person that help me secure a plane reservation for my wife and me was very professional and most importantly saved me at least $100 on the plane reservation I was going to make on the internet by myself. They were a big help on a complicated reservation. Thank you CheapOair.
Reviewed March 24, 2017
I purchased my ticket on Feb 28th 2017, but I didn't get the traveler insurance. So I called the next day and asked if I could purchase it at a later date and was told yes but make sure I purchased it at least 10 days before my travel date of May 2nd 2017. I called back today twice to purchase the insurance and was told by one of the reps that insurance wasn't available for my route, and then told by the second rep that I had to purchase it within 14 working days of my ticket purchase. So now I have been told 3 different things by 3 different people and I still don't have travel insurance. Not to mention I was referred to CheapOair by my friend. I am a very dissatisfied customer right now.
Reviewed March 23, 2017
The assistant was very helpful and explained everything and did exactly as I requested. The only problem is that you have too many people that do not speak clear and concise English and it makes it difficult to understand and unsure whether you are getting what was requested.
Reviewed March 23, 2017
I sent email them regarding amount concern they get back to me. When I sent email to them regarding cancellation no one get back to me. I have done 4 times email to them. I tried to get NZ contact number. When I got it and call them they said "We can't help you out through email" even they don't response the email because they got too many emails. Very bad service.
Reviewed March 22, 2017
Charges were added to the tickets equal to approximately 30% of the actual ticket cost for processing fees by CheapOAir, without disclosing that these fees were a part of the total costs. These charges did not become apparent until an email from the airlines disclosed what the ACTUAL airfare charges were! NEVER USE THIS COMPANY!!! No reputable Travel Agency charges for their services.
Reviewed March 22, 2017
Was sold ticket on overbooked flight. Was seated on plane then taken off, put on later flight which caused my pickup to wait four extra hours then drove in the dark. I was in a wheelchair, brought to wrong gate and I pushed chair to correct gate and made my original flight in plenty of time (5410) gate 23. I sat on plane buckled up and agent told me I needed to get off plane. My ticket was paid for and I did nothing wrong. Then I was brought to another plane on a floor with no bathroom or access to food. The aid who brought me to new flight was told to go to gate 30 & no one there then was brought to customer service where I was told I should of received promised check at gate 23. They sent me back to gate 30, but first got food, then went to gate 30, received check then back down to ground floor where no bathrooms and was wheeled put to bus to get off and taken up ramp of second plane.
I am diabetic and have leg/knee problems that cause extreme pain sitting in one position too long. Therefore I book direct flights and always on time. I have flown many times this past year and half with 5 of those times awful. This last time was one of the worst experiences. And the attendants who wheel handicap persons should not put their hand out for a tip. The first attendant did and was rude. I gave her no tip. There has been times I have sat in airport for 7 hrs on the floor with no bathroom or food and paid out tips totaling $35. I am worried about booking the next three tickets for my family to visit in April because of this past experience.
Reviewed March 21, 2017
I had a previous ticket to South Carolina. I changed it in to go to Arizona. The ticket was twice cheaper than going to South Carolina. The Agent was really great! He put me in for first class business seats instead of going Economy. That was really smart of his quick thinking. I also got a car rental through CheapOair. I got a good deal.
Reviewed March 20, 2017
Special care was given by your agent. I had wrongly purchased a 1-way ticket to a funeral. He fixed my mistake and found the best price possible for round trip so I could be with family during our loss. Highly recommend.
Reviewed March 20, 2017
I was promised that I will get the seats assigned and seat no. emailed to me, within 5 hours of booking. When I did not received email I called. I was disconnected 4 times. Fifth time the customer service ass. said that he can not find the plane's seating plan and cannot help me. I was forced to ask him for refund of the fees that I had paid for travel assistance plan for 3 tickets.
Reviewed March 20, 2017
I change to a different date for travel, Hansie was helpful but book us to a flight that cost us over $1500 per ticket, because I could not see the total charge. I spoke to Dwight, the supervisor, he help to change to the flight that we wanted, which is through Alaska air to Tacoma and connect to Eva air to Taipei. The ticket price is 1174.46 per person with taxes included. This ticket need to be reviewed, because the taxes are double charged. As far as the help, they DID wonderful job in helping us get to the flight that we wanted. Thank you.
Reviewed March 19, 2017
We have booked a trip to Dublin from Manchester for 12. We both booked at the same time as we could only do 6 at once through separate payment methods. I managed to check the first 6 in through Ryanair no problem but when I tried to check the second group of 6 through CheapOair and I could only check us in for the return journey. Contacted Ryanair and no sight of us whatsoever as it hadn't been done by CheapOair. I have had no email, phone call or anything to alert me that this hadn't been booked. The only information I have had is the confirmation when I initially booked it in good time in November which included both ways.
Now the flights have gone up CheapOair are trying to do anything but get me on this flight as the price has gone up by some way and are trying to push that cost my way. They also thought because they hadn't taken the money it would be ok. I WANT THE FLIGHT I BOOKED AT THE PRICE QUOTED IN GOOD TIME AND FAITH. This is not my fault and DO not understand how your business model works if you can book a flight with you but can't actually rely that it's booked. You offered, have alternative flights, but they are no good. WE ARE GOING AS A GROUP! With transport already booked to the same airport at the same time...CheapOair really made me feel like it was my fault and really need a resolve ASAP because if this doesn't work I will pursue for cost incurred.
Mr. Braybrook, we have reviewed the reservation and Ryan air was not able to confirm the outbound flight from Manchester to Dublin, we did forward an email to you back in Nov. advising the transaction was pending, but you never opened up the email, therefore never called us until 3 months later. Only the return flight with Ryan air was confirmed. You did tell us Mar 19 not to worry about confirming the flight for you on the outbound, therefore we didn't and we returned our service fee. At that point you advised this was okay, and you would take care of rebooking the unconfirmed segment. We are very sorry for the inconvenience, and wish it could of been handled in Nov. when we first learned they could not confirm.
Regards,CheapOair
Reviewed March 18, 2017
I was suppose to go to the Philippines yesterday, but I never received my tickets. When I called I got someone I had a hard time understanding and I think the same went for him. But for I could understand they was suppose to send the tickets to me 3 times but on my aol account which I use. I check it everyday and I also check my spam folder just in case there is something in there that doesn't belong. I don't know how you could even verify this but all I know I'm still at home and out of a tidy sum of money and no vacation either. I still want to go but I don't know when I would be able to now. At this moment I'm not very happy with them. To me they just ripped me off and I'm afraid I'm going to lose my money on this.
Our apologies for the inconvenience, and please contact us if you need us to request a waiver.I will forward you a document to your aol account with the emails we sent, dates, and times, and you can also when they were opened.
CheapOair
Reviewed March 18, 2017
I booked two flights in succession through CheapOair and I was under the impression the first one was cancelled. They claim on their website if you cancel within four hours there is no cancellation fee. I called within four hours and due to a misunderstanding and unbeknownst to me it was not cancelled. I then had to cancel the second flight due to change of plans and knowing there would be a fee (it was a whooping $400). After two weeks the first flight I booked had still not been refunded like they said it would be (within 7-14 days). I contacted them and found out it had not been cancelled. That is $800 out of my pocket for a flight I never took. They never refunded all of my money like they said they would if you cancel "within four hours."
I would not recommend CheapOair to anyone; they don't care about keeping their customers. When I called about my refund, they transferred me to four different agents, constantly spoke over me and would not let me finish my sentence. They were not helpful at all nor were they polite. They then told my husband they would call within 48 hours and did not. They ultimately stole my money, stay away.
Reviewed March 17, 2017
I booked 2 Air Asia tickets with Cheapoair early January 2017, upon arrival at the airport check in counter I was advised that the airline had not been paid by Cheapoair and subsequently my tickets were not available leaving me no option other than to book and REPAY at the check in gate. Despite many emails back and forth to Cheapoair and their assurance that they were following my issue up with the airline I am as of today (4 Months later) still awaiting the refund of my original payment due to the non supply by Cheapoair. PARTICULARLY bad business practice.
Mr. Gardiner, after reviewing your reservation, the payment was indeed made to the airline on Jan. 1. that is when your reservation was made, and tickets issued. travel wasn't until Jan. 4 allowing plenty of time for the airline to have received your payment of $130.00 for 2 tickets. In the meantime, we requested you to send us the receipt for the tickets you purchased at the counter, but unfortunately you didn't save them! the airline request we have submitted required a receipt and your explanation as to why you purchased new tickets, and the proof, however, you advised us to contact the airline for them. This has been ongoing for months due to the fact we don't have the necessary paper trail, and Indonesia airlines has not authorized a refund as of yet. We have been staying in contact with you, and will continue to update you as we receive more information.
Reviewed March 17, 2017
I purchased tickets for my kids and I and my total came out to $1,132.20. I looked on my bank account statement and I was charged two times for my flights. When I called to ask why there was two charges the representative was so rude. He acted like it was my fault. He said, "The damage was done and that's life". I asked when I would be refunded and he said 7-14 days but I do not have the luxury of waiting that long because I have other bills and items I need to pay. I have the call recorded and would like to share with CheapOair's supervisor or manager.
Dear Belen, In regards to booking #, on the charges you should see four charges of $283.05 from United for the original ticket purchase. These four charges are the original ticket's before the changes were made, these charges have also been canceled as we reissued the ticket's and you will see four refunds of $283.05 from United with in 7-14 business days. The charge of $1,132.20 from CheapOair is for the valid ticket's to travel on. Regards Billing Department
Reviewed March 17, 2017
Return flights have been cancelled by airline. Agents working to get me back in late July. I may also be interested in a change with flight from Reykjavik to Stuttgart, a three day layover, and the Stuttgart to Lisbon to Boston to Daytona Beach.
Reviewed March 17, 2017
Poor customer service!!! I was on hold for over 1hr for making changes to my reservations. This is the most painful experience with no solution to my problems. I will never recommend this company to anyone not even my enemy.
Reviewed March 17, 2017
Those people show you flights that are canceled as perfectly normal. Then when the customer misleadingly buys a ticket, they refuse to do a refund without any penalty. So essentially, they make their CUSTOMERS PAY FOR THEIR MISTAKES. What a bunch of crooked thieves! I was booking 2 separate flights. I looked in CheapOair's system and found: Flight 1: Calgary to London Gatwick. Departing on May 8th and arriving in London Gatwick at 10:35 am on May 9th. Flight 2: London Luton to Sofia, Bulgaria. Departing London at 8:20 pm (evening) and arriving in Sofia at 1:05 am on May 10.
I clicked "Select" on both flights to ensure that the flights are available. Everything appeared to be fine. I proceeded to fill out my info for Flight 1. All was good. I purchased the flight. Done deal. Then I moved on to Flight 2. Once again, I filled out everything and hit "Reserve". But then the system gave me an error, which was not about a filled flight. I phoned CheapOair and even they were seeing this flight as normal. So they tried to book me on it from their end - without success. So I asked to get a refund on my first flight, as there were no other night flights from London to Sofia in the price range that I was after. All options were in the hundreds-of-dollars price range, whereas my original flight was only 66 dollars. I got transferred to some other department, where they argued with me for 15 minutes that they must charge me 50 dollars for the cancellation.
Eventually they said they'll bring it down to $25. So I agreed because I was tired of arguing with those thieves. At the end of the day, they charged me $25 because I was canceling a flight 30 minutes after purchasing it, due to THEIR OWN mistake. Absolutely horrible service. I will make sure to NEVER EVER again buy from CheapOair and I will tell this to all my friends, relatives and I will post this experience in all flying forums available. PS: The reason I could only flight in the evening was because I wouldn't have enough transfer time from London Gatwick to London Luton or any other airport. You screwed up BIG time, CheapOair! BIG TIME!
Reviewed March 16, 2017
Booking to Cancun roundtrip - I'm 99% pleased with my experience... I always, to date, use this company. My only problem is they declined to offer me the discounts via promo code or credit card via the points collected which gave me an additional 15 dollars off. Other than that I love this co.
Reviewed March 16, 2017
I have booked a flight with a protection plan. I needed to cancel the flight ticket which they cancelled for me but they never refunded the money and every time I speak to someone they say they will call back and they never did. I have called the customer service several times and no help. It's been over a month and more than 10 calls. And I have been getting the run around between CheapOair, the airline company, and the insurance company. I don't understand why is it so complicated if I have insurance. It's such a hassle to get anything handle.
Reviewed March 16, 2017
It was a little nerve racking trying to get through the process, but finally I was able to book the flight I needed. The online process is a bit complicated so I had to call in and ask for help. Thank you.
Reviewed March 16, 2017
We first booked our trip in January (It's scheduled for May this year). Since then (It's now March), we have needed to make several additions and changes. CheapOair agents have been helpful, friendly, and understanding throughout. There have only been nominal fees in some cases, none in others. If the airlines were this customer-friendly, traveling would be very different. We would not hesitate to use CheapOair for future trips. In fact, we would recommend CheapOair for anyone!
Reviewed March 16, 2017
Very happy with person I booked with. He helped me get what I was looking for... Price-wise, date, and airport. He explained things to help with my trip. He was very knowledgeable in his job. I will use CheapOair again and share my good experience with this company.
Reviewed March 16, 2017
I was impressed with the way in which my needs were met by your courteous, helpful, and professional representative. My travel flights for June were booked precisely, politely, and with care. I will use this means to book any future travel plans I might make. Thank you CheapOair!
Reviewed March 16, 2017
I am pleased with the service provided. Customer service is prompt and patient. Most important to me they are always ready to give me their best service in what I need and looking for. Therefore, I recommend their service to anyone who want to travel. Thank you CheapOair.
Reviewed March 16, 2017
They were not upfront on cost of baggage and seats on this flight. Everything is extra expensive. I would have possibly taken another airlines. They should tell you the seats are extra, carry on extra and luggage more expensive than other airlines.
Reviewed March 15, 2017
So I booked a flight on their website for a specific date and after I booked and got the confirmation I noticed the dates were wrong. So I called to fix the dates and they said I would have to pay 200 to change them. When I was on the website I did notice the dates I put would change and kept having to correct them, so I fixed the dates and booked the flight only to later find out the dates had changed again. The lady I talked to said they had been fixing the website and now I have to pay for their websites glitches. Never booking with them again.
Search details of the client are as follows
City Pair : LAX - GDL
Dates : 03/24/2017 - 0500 - : 03/27/2017 - 0500
Trip Type : ROUNDTRIP
and those are the flights and dates you got. We did review the call and you did call to make a change, after finding out the fees and the air fare difference was too expensive to change to Mar 31, that's when the discussion of our website was faulty. We didn't hear the agent telling you that our site was having problems causing the wrong flights to be booked, so there must of been some miscommunication. We did discuss changing this further with you, and you asked to leave as is that you would speak with the airline directly. This was booked on Mar 11, but you called on March 20, it was to late to void out the booking and get a refund. We hope that the airline was able to accommodate you, and resolved to your satisfaction.
Reviewed March 14, 2017
Service was excellent. Agent Jude was very courteous/patient and helpful which is rare these days. As an old airline management staff who received several commendations I was impressed with the service I received and will continue to book through CheapOair. Thank you Jude.
Reviewed March 14, 2017
My experience with CheapOair has been pleasant. Everyone has been very helpful. Now waiting for the trip. Hope it goes as pleasant as the ticket purchase. I didn't expect to have to pay for having our seats together. Was nice to receive helpful call when I was checking out seat openings to pick placement.
Reviewed March 14, 2017
I had booked tickets and when the itinerary arrived I realized it was a "red eye" flight, which I did not want. I called and the agent was able to accommodate the necessary changes. Thank You! My only complaint would be the length of wait time.
Reviewed March 13, 2017
Knowing I was a first time flier, everyone was so helpful and courteous. They answered all my questions and also offered some helpful tips. It was a little hard hearing them sometimes because of all the background noises. I were very much aware that this was a call center I were talking with. That part made me a little nervous.
Reviewed March 12, 2017
I was a bit frustrated with CheapOair (and other) online booking processes (at least on my smart phone) if there were any complications. Most are good with simple round trips but fail if you task them with much more. I was particularly frustrated that I had trouble comparing one-stop flights (when going from Texas to China, one would rather go to LA or San Francisco, rather than Detroit or Atlanta), but "Romano" was great. I wasn't expecting much with the Call Center in India, but he had an easily-understandable English accent, was very patient and offered to find alternative routes, ending up getting me an "open jaw" for about $100 more than a round-trip! Very pleased.
Reviewed March 12, 2017
They made changes on my flight. Love it. Thank you very much. Excellent service. The young lady who I talked to respect it she also took my call back number immediately so in case we get disconnected. I really like that don't have to go over the same details I talked about with another person.
Updated review: March 20, 2017
I had a problem with my booking with CheapOair regarding the ticket pricing. I called them a week or so after I find out that I got charged more than we agreed upon. The person I talked to told me that he will review the transaction and will call me back. After several days Manson called me back and resolved the issue. He sent me a credit confirmation right away for the amount difference. He was so helpful and easy to talk to. I was pleased with the transaction and will be using them again for my airline tickets. Thank you so much for your help Manson.
Original Review: March 12, 2017
CheapOair called me regarding a multicity tour booking I entered in the website. I booked the Singapore airline flights with CheapOair. But after I booked it, I checked Singapore airlines fare and it was cheaper. I called them back right away after I found that out. The person I talked to said that they will match Singapore airlines' price and will credit back the amount difference in my credit card. I trusted that they will give me back the difference but when I got my credit card statement after one week the credit was not there.
I called them again, they ask me why I did not call right away. I told the person the reason why and he said he will ask his manager and he will call me back for the answer. I never received a call anymore from them. Until now, I did not get a credit for the airfare difference which is $180. I will never use this company again. I never intend to use this company but they were the one who called me and told me that their airfare price was the best. Don't trust this company, it is better to just go straight to the airline website and book your flight.
Reviewed March 10, 2017
I have to re-book my flight because an accident. When I call I talk to a human being. Within a minute the people were very helpful and understanding of my problem and made the re-booking so easy. My son choose just flight service and it was a nightmare dealing with them. He was so sorry.
Reviewed March 10, 2017
Booking a domestic round-trip flight was the most painful experience. I spent hours (mostly on hold) over the course of two days trying to resolve issues with a number of agents. One agent booked my return flight to the wrong airport for which my credit card was charged. Once that correction was made, no e-ticket was issued. If I hadn't checked with the airline regarding seating, I wouldn't have known about the problem, as I received a booking confirmation for the flights from CheapOair. Charges for the changed flights, including an ARC charge (travel agent fee?) for $116.24 were posted to my account. I lost count of the number of times I got disconnected in my attempt to speak to an agent or supervisor. Total nightmare. Will never use again.
Gina, our apologies if the booking process was rather long. When your credit card was declined on 2/27 and we didn't hear back from you until 3/3, the fare had increased. The agent did assist you with finding new flights at a reasonably cost that you agreed to. That's when it was determined that the return flight was booked into a nearby airport. We did correct the flight but there was the original charge of $116.24. The tickets did get issued correctly and again our apologies for the delay in the process. It normally does not take more than a few hours to confirm a flight.
Reviewed March 10, 2017
In traveling to another small city in B.C. I booked through CheapOair with travel insurance. But the Doctor's appointment was changed so tried to change the date of my flight and agent was politely non helpful and said only recourse was to claim insurance. So contacted insurance, polite, but no form of follow through... So now 2 calls and over an hour on standby, no resolution. They have just scammed my money and used the polite, stay on hold forever and "We can't help you??"
Mary, my apologies for the inconvenience. Insurance does not cover a change of plans due to doctors appointments. Please review the PDF file for the insurance that was sent along with your confirmation, it will outline what exactly is covered. We will be glad to help in re-arranging the flights, however, there will be an airline penalty for the change, as well as the airfare difference.
CheapOair
Reviewed March 10, 2017
I was looking for a flight online. I found a ticket at a reasonable price. I put my information in the computer to purchase the ticket. The price changed one time and I accepted the first price change. The price immediately changed again and I clicked the back button. Two days later I found that I was charged for the flight. I spoke with a representative about a refund and she refused to give me a refund and she would not tell me her name. She then told me to hold for a few minutes for a supervisor. An hour later and no one answered.
Lester, we are currently working on this. We do show that you did accept the higher fare, and we also put a warning on the screen do not back out of the transaction to avoid being charged. As you mentioned, you backed out! we would of sent you an email immediately for your review. When you booked with expedia for a cheaper fare, you received a cheaper fare because you changed your dates and the flight times, and we may of also offered that lower fare as well. We are working with the airline to see if they will refund the ticket, but because the dates are different, and times, they may not consider it a duplicate. Our apologies for the inconvenience!
Reviewed March 9, 2017
I bought a flight to New York - Manila last April 3. I talked to the agent and told me that as long as I have the travel insurance I can rebook my flight. I gave them a call yesterday because I wanna change the date of my flight. They charged me 180 dollars. They told me that it's the difference of the two flight. After the call, I searched for my new flight and discovered that it has the same price with my old flight. They charged me the amount that I don't deserve to pay. Wrong information to customer. I'm really disappointed.
Abie, we have investigate your concern and found that you booked the insurance online with the flight information. No agent assisted with the purchase of the insurance, nor can we find any evidence you spoke with an agent prior to calling us back to make a change. Insurance does not cover a change of plans, or date change therefore you would not have been covered by insurance, and we did send you a pdf file for your review of what insurance covers. The additional cost was for the airline change fee, after 24 hours your fare is subject to any airline fees applicable for any changes. The fare was the same, but the add collect was the penalty. We did refund you the money for insurance, as you no longer needed it. Our apologies for the inconvenience.
Reviewed March 9, 2017
The agent I dealt with was very helpful, cordial and assisted me in getting my reservation with the best possible flight schedule. Her service was outstanding in this day and age where it is difficult to find quality customer service.
Reviewed March 9, 2017
I had to change my departure day and she was quite helpful. However she stated that she sent me an email of my new itinerary and as yet I have not received it. I really need to check it to make sure the dates and times are correct. I have the booking numbers **. Could you please send me a copy.
Barbara, I have checked your reservation, and the email was sent on Mar 8, but I don't see that you have opened it. We have sent it once again. You can also check your booking by going onto our website, and using manage my booking.
CheapOair
Reviewed March 8, 2017
I purchased for the 1st time 2 flights which I had to canceled and paid insurance for. Trip Mate just makes it painful to get your money back and CheapOair customer service is terrible. I have spent hours trying to figure things out of how to get a refund and even simple questions take forever. Do not buy from them, if you have an issue for reason with your trip it will be a nightmare to resolve it. Never buying from them again. Priceline is way better and hassle free.
Reviewed March 7, 2017
3 weeks ago I bought flight tickets via Booking agency CheapOAir. For telephone assistance they charged 300 USD. Four days ago I've got email notice from agency - CheapOAir on flight schedule changes. However, the Airlines confirmed the original flights. I cannot LOG IN at the Agency site to re-confirm my Original Bookings. CheapOAir didn't respond any of my calls and emails on this change. I don't know what to do next. Whether my Original Booking is valid or not. Does it mean that I was stupidly scammed and spent 2000 USD for nothing... I worked hard to buy these tickets. Now, I am broke. I demand justice.
Reviewed March 7, 2017
I booked a flight and your agent made a mistake on the spelling of my name and the wrong dates. I call to rectify the mistake in less than 6 hours and your agent was not at all helpful or polite. He refuse to help so now I will contact my credit card company to refund back the amount deducted by your agency. Thank You.
Reviewed March 5, 2017
The rep was able to help with finding the times we wanted to fly. She returned my call after I contacted our hosts on the dates. But, after I agreed to pay for assigning our seats, etc., she forgot to assign them. Now I have to call to see what I can do!
Reviewed March 5, 2017
The rep was helpful in setting up flights for my children to fly out with me overseas and then to fly back home with their mother. She understood our situation and was able to accommodate our request, while still ensuring we got the best possible rates.
Reviewed March 5, 2017
Great service! Always eager to please, to review the ticket options and other fares available at similar cost... Other days for a better cost, etc. Polite, service oriented staff. Always ready to assist with any questions. Minimum time for a telephone reservation specialist. Online answers are prompt and easy to understand. Flight schedules are easy to understand and very well formatted.
Reviewed March 4, 2017
I am very happy for your help. I am very grateful. Thank you. I am a bit disable and sometimes I cannot use the computer to make it work. Your staff help me very much. I will always use this many times. I fly a lot.
Reviewed March 4, 2017
I was very pleased. CheapOair was very helpful, patient, kind helping me set up a deal for my trip. I would definitely recommend CheapOair to anyone. The price for my trip was very economical. I was able to save on my trip. Everything was good.
Reviewed March 4, 2017
Thanks for the pro help getting my reservations!! Worked with me through the whole thing. Called back when we got disconnected and finished up with seating!! Great job. Have used CheapOair on many trips and always found a fair price.
Reviewed March 4, 2017
As a first time user of CheapOair, the service and professionalism of Agent Bryana was extraordinary - Bryana was patient with answering questions and offered significant guidance to make our group's airline reservations meet our schedule and our budget! I would highly recommend using CheapOair.
Reviewed March 4, 2017
Believe agent's name was Charlie. I was having trouble booking round trip Boston to Norfolk online (my error) and called direct for help. Agent extremely patient and helpful. He answered all my questions and took me through the process. I give high marks and kudos to him. My only complaint was the level of noise/conversations going on in the background during the call.
Reviewed March 3, 2017
I liked the prices I got on my tickets. I did like that changes were made when needed but the only thing is that when I had to pay a difference I was over charged twice and I had to dispute and overage.
Michelle, sorry for the inconvenience you experienced. We have reviewed your reservation and noticed that you where charged for a reservation you made online and tickets issued. You called back later, and made changes, therefore a new reservation had to be made along with issuing a new ticket, which causes another charge for the new ticket. As explained, the first transaction was voided, and will fall off your charge card within a couple of days. So because of the change this caused 1 temporary charge.
Regards,CheapOair
Reviewed March 3, 2017
The person I talk to was fantastic. Answered all my questions and got me the best flight. I thank you very much. I would recommend to all my friends and family. They were easy to talk to and helpful. Thank you???
Reviewed March 2, 2017
My original flight was cancelled so I called CheapOair so that I could have them notify the rental company I would be a day late and to hold my reservation. I was willing to pay for the day I would miss but the representative for CheapOair would not do that. He offered to book another reservation at a much higher rate so I asked for the rental company car number so I could contact them myself. The call was disconnected while he was giving me the number and although he had my number he did not return my call as he said he would.
When I arrived I found the address listed on my invoice was for another company. I had to have another rental company agent call someone who did have a car available to rent. She also explained this happened often with CheapOair. Thankfully the rest of my trip went as scheduled but it cost an additional $118 dollars for the rental car. After my trip I contacted CheapOair to complain. At that point they were willing to call the rental agent to confirm I had a reservation and that I was a no show. They had no response when I asked them how I was to contact them when there was no number on the invoice and the car rental company address did not match the name. The rep offered to credit the $15 booking fee and gave me an email to contact to further my claim.
I have not heard back from them since. I will not be doing business with them again. While booking the flight was fine, it's fine with any of their competitors as well. However the nuisance and lack of service when combining other parts of my trip wasn't worth it. I managed to change the hotel reservations I had booked on my own without issue but CheapOair seemed more concerned with generating additional fees or preserving the ones they had rather than assisting me.
Reviewed March 2, 2017
I had difficulty booking online but was able to do so with the help of a young man over the phone. He was polite and patient. I would recommend making the online instructions more clear. I thought I HAD to choose seats, but found that I don't have to.
Reviewed March 1, 2017
We had to change our travel plans due to severe circumstances that were not in our control due to the travel ban. We did our best to make the CheapOair customer service and numerous managers we talked to on the phone that we would face getting detained both in our destination country and upon returning to the U.S. but no avail. They absolutely didn't care. I finally had to cancel the tickets almost getting nothing back on the two tickets fare I had paid. I will do my best and suggest anybody I possibly can reach not to use this website.
Reviewed March 1, 2017
All great, only issue I have is that I was told I had to purchase a seat for $14 plus a few cents to get a seat assignment at the time of booking. I declined and went to the carrier's website and selected a seat at no charge. Credibility is important!
Reviewed March 1, 2017
I called to cancel my flight due to visa issues. I was well wishing the 24 hours of free cancellation as I called 3 hours later. I kept getting the runaround and absents hung up on me 5 times. After the fifth time of me attempting to urgently cancel my flight (8 hours later) my phone number wouldn't go through. It was very frustrating. I received NO HELP in at least trying to accommodate my flight.
Reviewed March 1, 2017
I booked a pm flight. My mistake, thought I was selecting 10:30am, I freaked out when I received the booking email. Called the 800 number and was helped like on the second ring. Ah! Your representative Connor was courteous and effective beyond my expectations.
Reviewed March 1, 2017
Customer Service helped me book my seats (Arizona trip) with no problem at all - less than a 10 minute call - flight was super inexpensive a great find. Using the site to navigate to find the flight was also very easy and efficient. Will be sure to use it again in the near future.
Reviewed March 1, 2017
I am happy that I was able to have the flight at the rate. I am even happy at the way I was treated by customer service when I have to change the itinerary. What I'm not happy about is that I've been charged 4-5 times on my card and it's giving me anxiety. I talked to the customer service and they said it should only be about 750 but my statement has been over 1000 dollars that has both gone through on my card and there are pending payments. Would like to speak to manager or someone experienced to come to the bottom of this. I'm a college student with a job and those type of charges is making me way more anxious than I already am. Thank you.
Reviewed March 1, 2017
I booked a flight on CheapoAir. I think CheatOair would be a better title. I was quoted $240 Australian. I made the booking but after filling out my details, it came up with price change $340, I didn't look carefully and clicked then realised afterwards that the airfare had gone up $100. Usually I am taken to my bank's website to check details but this didn't happen and the transaction had gone through. When I checked my bank account it was $351, so I had paid over $110 over the quoted price and on top of that the airline had charged me twice so $700 was taken out.
I was told I could get a refund within 24 hours and after a 40 minute phone call to CheapOair I was told that I would be charged $110 Australian to cancel, which ironically is the amount they overcharged me! There is no way a fare goes up $100 in the time it takes to book, it was never $240, but always $340. I feel cheated and angry, the customer service person, told me I wouldn't be able to get a cheaper fare and was unapologetic with regards to the situation. Please be wary of this website and airfare change right at the end of the booking.
UPDATED ON 03/05/2017: Since writing my review about being charged twice and an extra $100 being added to the final charge at the last minute CheapOAir have been in touch and have said they will refund the difference in flight costs. However, when I was charged twice $352 was taken from my account and only $333 refunded so I am out of pocket $19 Australian due to an error on their side. The same amount should be refunded.
Reviewed March 1, 2017
I received excellent service when my return flight was cancelled at the last minute. Your representative secured a flight for me on another airline and helped negotiate some reimbursement from the first airline. I would gladly recommend your services to others.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2017
I had forgotten to add my middle name to our booking to begin with. We are going to Europe so this was a big deal. One of your customer service reps Demytric ** was fabulous in helping me resolve this issue in a timely manner. He kept me informed on what was going on and what my next steps would be. I will be a returning customer based on how helpful he was. It's nice to deal with helpful, kind and efficient people like him.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2017
My family and I booked a trip through CheapOair on British Airways. Issues came up and my family and I had to cancel our trip. We called cheapOair, who kept telling me that there was a $300 cancellation fee charged directly by British Airways. I then called British Airways who informed me that their cancellation fee was only $85. So for whatever reason, CheapOair is charging $215 more than they should be charging and they were blaming it on British Airways saying that that was the fee charged by the airline, which is incorrect. When I tried to tell them, they refused to listen and continued to say that the fee was charged by British Airways. I've spoken to multiple representatives at CheapOair who all told me the same lie. Terrible customer service and don't even try to help. I HIGHLY recommend staying away from this CheapO-Company.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2017
I was really disappointed with booking my tickets through CheapOair. After booking my tickets I was then prompted to reserve my seats. After looking them over I was tasked with paying for them. After I contacted CheapOair they said they would undo the seat assignments and clear up the cost of those seats. However, after having to pay CheapOair an additional $25.00 for talking with them the charges were not reversed and I paid them the $25.00. Needless to say I will NEVER book a flights with them again.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2017
Bought the tickets and confirmed seats. No problem. Next day got an email that the seats are not confirmed. Sorry here is your $50 back and if I cancel the tickets I have to pay $70 pp to get my money back. Now 12 hrs flight my children will be sitting on different parts of the plane. They scammed me for telling me that seat are confirmed which was not true. Pay more. Do not go with CheapOair. Bad business.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2017
I was booking online and the transaction did not go through. Within minutes I got a phone call and a very helpful gentleman called from CheapOair, facilitated the booking, was able to give us a good price and the reservations were completed. I was very pleased with the assistance, with the booking results and the gentleman was very kind and helpful.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2017
Not told I would be charged twice for a change in reservations. It has taken 21 days - my refund for the first booking has not been refunded. This is my fourth call and third time dealing with uninformed customer service representatives. I will not use your service again and will inform others to not do so.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2017
Great job. I got a better deal than going direct. The agent was nice and helpful. When asking questions the agent looked up the info to get the best price at the time. I got a good deal which made me happy as I am a retired person living on a fixed income and need to save money wherever I can.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2017
My booking agent was superb; helpful; found best connection at best price! He warned me at my age I could not rent a car... but got me a flight into the small airport I really needed to get to!!! He took the extra time to do a great job!!! A fine employee who made booking this flight a FINE experience!!!
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2017
Had difficulty booking my flight the last 2 times I booked tickets on CheapOair. Both times I was contacted by telephone representatives who completed my booking over the phone. Both times the reps were great. Though the calls took forever, the representatives were friendly and knowledgeable. Good customer service!
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2017
I bought 3 airline tickets on CheapOair because their prices really were the best. 4 hours after purchasing I found out the concert we were flying into Denver to see had suddenly been rescheduled for a later date. In a panic I called to see if there was any way I could cancel the flights. I was just outside the 4 hour cancellation window but they called the airline, got an exception and made me a fan for life. So many thanks!
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2017
What keep me coming back to CheapOair is your fantastic customer service. I booked a round trip flight and I realized I had made a mistake booking the wrong day and your customer service was on top of it to book the right day. Your customer service did the refund and rebooted the ticket for me painlessly. Great customer service.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2017
Initially I was discouraged with CheapOair's website and how the pricing displayed when booking increased instantaneously as you're prepared to pay for the flight, and I noticed that this occurred twice. Had it not been for the customer service representative contacting me and assisting me with my needs, I don't think I would have booked through CheapOair.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2017
Courteous, efficient and reliable. I would recommend CheapOair to all my friends and family. I have used them again and will in future. Reasonable prices gave me a great deal. The representative that helped me was awesome. Secured payments, easy to use.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2017
I had a fairly large party, seven adults, for whom to arrange international travel. I tried several different well-known sites to estimate the travel and prices before I tried CheapOair. CheapOair was slightly less expensive and significantly easier to use than the other sites. Two practical examples. 1 - The website trip planner works better than other sites. Especially for multi-city trips. Plus you can easily mix and match outbound trips and return trips with the 'select this departure' feature. Also, shows you the Delta in price for selecting return trips. Makes price comparison easy. 2 - Other sites will not let you book more than six passengers at a time. That was a problem since I had seven persons. I was told by the other sites that I would have to make two separate bookings and take my chances that the flights and pricing would still be available. Not acceptable.
I was very relieved to see that CheapOair allowed me to reserve all seven passengers in one booking. I planned my trip on the CheapOair website, then called an agent who was able to verify all information very thoroughly and complete the booking. (Pro tip for travelers: learn and use the NATO phonetic alphabet so you can clearly spell names over a phone. It is more clear, plus you feel super cool like a heroic astronaut or fighter pilot for using the phonetic alphabet.)
Anyway, the CheapOair booking agent was able to beat the prices on the website and that made it worthwhile calling them. Plus I was able to replicate exactly the bookings on the website while he was looking things up on his end. After the transaction was completed, I quickly received an e-mail confirmation and I went to the airline website and was able to confirm that the booking was accurately recorded. So I am all set for my trip with a major piece of planning completed. So, in summary, I was able to get a slightly better price from the booking agent than what was on the website and nice flights with good layovers. To top it off, it took a reasonable amount of time to complete the booking.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2017
I was given a lower rate on the first booking number, and then I noticed that there is a second booking number with a higher price. Why is that? Are they charging me twice??? Did they just decide to raise the price they gave me for no reason? What is going on???
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017
I a better flight on Hotwire and when I called CheapOair whose website said you could cancel within 24 hours which I did I was told I would have to pay a $50 cancellation fee. I then got a bill for the full $1,399 for the flight that I canceled. I am now in dispute with them having American Express represent me. CheapOair sent them the itinerary that I had canceled and told them I still owed $687.96. I just finished writing a letter stating the events surrounding my claim. These people were really bad with service and wait time and lying about my cancellation and charging my credit card all kinds of fees. I also had called United directly and CheapOair intercepted my card and took over the booking. Be sure to never do anything with them. They are shady. I am also reporting them to the Better Business Bureau.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017
The reservation staff was very polite and patient. They offered me several flight options and I chose the one that fitted my needs perfectly. They never made me feel I was wasting their time or anything like that. It was a very pleasant experience and I would recommend the company to anyone who needs to make travel reservations.

Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017
I purchased tickets from these people then I received a email on seat assignments and they the same person on the tickets twice and left one person totally off the booking, they also had one seat listed twice. They did this on the two flights they sent me. This means they put 2 people in the same seat. I called and the person I talked to was very rude. She stated that everything was fixed. I ask her to email me the corrections. I did receive a email with almost saying the same as the old ones. They sent me a email asking me to rate the service I had received on my complaint. I responded with a negative reply and ask them to contact me to correct this problem ASAP. That was yesterday and I have not heard a word from them.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2017
I always have great services and great prices from such a great company. Not only me personally but my family also. I have recommend it to most of my friends. I have been travelling with them for the last 4 years and I sure will enjoy more services for years to come. Completely satisfied!!!!
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2017
Excellent customer service at time of important need. The overall experience was very efficient, customer representative was a pleasant surprise, very professional in working out details. Received very competitive prices. I will continue to use this service and recommend same to family and friends. Thank you providing this service.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2017
Everything went well. The only inconvenience was waiting a long time while she emailed us the confirmation. We also had a problem with my middle initial being misspelled and she had to do the confirmation again. We were pleased that she could help us because we were unable to get seating for two on the internet.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2017
My experience with cheap flights have been great. Customer service rep. Good customer service. I will continue to use your service and will recommend the service also... Great Job... I have use your service. This is my second time. Very Happy with cost and service.
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2017
The first agent I spoke with was helpful at all, but the second spent over an hour searching flights until he found what I needed, in terms of prices, dates and return flights. The time he spent was worth it. He did a great job.
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2017
Hanan was a great help in putting a trip together with very short notice. We had a family emergency that required changing a previous reservation at the last moment and making new reservation to leave on the same day. She found a good flight and was very helpful in rearranging the other booking.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2017
High service fee. AA the airliner charged total 596.80 including taxes of amount 94.48 USD. Whereas your invoice includes the taxes again as 94.48 and when contacted your customer service she is not helpful at all to remove the double taxes from the invoice. I gave a zero rating for your website and customer service and your booking team.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2017
I would like to thank Barby very much. For helping me with my problem (Wrong name). She is the only person who helped me and I know tried to be patient with me at all times. She is very professional and she really made a way to help me and resolve my problem. Once again Barby thank you for your help. I really appreciate it a lot.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2017
Website switches dates and NO customer service assistance. 3 days after buying a ticket on an airline to return home from a trip, I showed up at the ticket counter and presented my ID to get a boarding pass. Unknown to me CheapOair switched the dates and gave me a ticket 3 days later. I had to buy a $500 return ticket on the spot to get home. After talking with a customer service rep who was unable to assist, I asked for a manager and have been on hold for 30 minutes now and probably will be on permanent hold. Use another company. Don't get scammed by CheapOair.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2017
I was booking round trip flights for the fam spring break and couldn't get the return flight we wanted and would have had to cut vacay short. Received a call from CheapOair rep. Surprised to say the least. I got the flight I needed and the rep got our seats by each other at a great price. I had only dead ends at another site which kept showing the flight we needed as available only it was sold out.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2017
I recently booked a flight through Cheapoair and not only did I run into an issue but two major issues. First they incorrectly spelled my name on the ticket and just to fix that took almost a hour on hold. Then after getting off the phone after a hour my credit card was charged TWICE for the same flight.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2017
I had to delay my flight for a few days and the staff were all very helpful in finding a new flight and explaining about flight insurance procedures, etc. I was very well pleased with all the people who helped me.
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2017
Very helpful and friendly. He was able to take off my flight change with no problems at all! Highly recommend using Cheapoair!! This is my first time to use and I have been impressed with the great prices and excellent service.
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2017
Flights were in time and had early arrivals. We booked online and everything was easy and smooth. When I called with a question was connected with a representative immediately. An actual person. Not a recording. I would book definitely through CheapOair again.
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2017
I booked a flight and when I went back to look at it something popped up to change it and I clicked on it by accident and it changed my flight to another day. I tried to go back in and change it but it said I had to call to change it. I did and the agent was very helpful in helping me change it to the right day. It was all taken off and put on my account promptly and I appreciate that.
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2017
I tell everyone about CheapOair. It's great! And the fares get even get better when you call and work with a customer service rep. And booking priority seats is much cheaper with a rep. And there is even a rewards program. It doesn't get better than that!
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2017
By mistake, I must have clicked the "flexible rate" setting so when reviewing my flight, the next day, realized it was for the wrong date! Immediately called and the flight was changed, even though I had to pay a bit extra! Just so glad I caught it - and it was a fixable problem!!
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2017
I bought a very fair price airline ticket (Delta) through the CheapOair. So I would like to recommend to my friends. Thanks a lot! And how can I confirm my itinerary? Please give me phone number to make confirm. Thank you for your kindness.
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2017
What a waste of time, space and money. Book a trip in November, had to cancel in Dec 2016. Was issued a 'credit' for airfare, minus $25 fee. Was happy with the credit. Was two different credits, AA and United Airlines. Going to re-book the travel plans for this March 2017. Was informed there was $200 per credit penalty per airlines for using the credit. Making the credits worthless, since they were each under $200. CheapO's excuse, "We're just a travel agency". Who is issuing false credits, they stole my money. I will never use CheapOair, suggest it or even reimburse my employees who use them. They are not customer minded and will take every opportunity to take advantage of you and your wallet.
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2017
I spoke with a customer service representative about changing my date of flight to the destination and the return flight destination time and date. The customer service representative was very attentive to my request. Very easy to get along with. I am still waiting on the New Airline Ticket Itinerary email to be sent to me confirming my dates of travel, time of arrival to each location. Really did not care for the price increase but my mistake for not taken the holiday in the Philippine Islands in consideration but still pretty high at $399.00 - I will live... Sincerely appreciate the customer service representatives support. Thank you.
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2017
Rosalva was excellent helping me with cross referencing reservations for us 4 when airlines made flight changes. She knew how to do everything with expertise and knowledge of her job. I enjoy using CheapOair and will recommend it to my friends.
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2017
Booked round trip travel from MSP to IAH (3/8-3/27/17) on Delta through CheapOair. Paid so I would be able to select seats in advance. Delta won't issue seat assignments; says because of type of ticket I purchased and Cheapo should not have told me that could happen. Everybody is passing the buck... And I'm in the middle not receiving service I paid for. Cancellation of seat charge is not acceptable -- I want a seat assignment more than 24 hours in advance of my flight as I don't want to end up in a middle seat in the back of the airplane. Very disgusted with both Cheapo and Delta!!
Marilyn, the fare you purchased on Delta airlines is what they are now selling as a basic economy ticket. They just came out with these fares over the weekend and it is a bare minimum fare that is suppose to save customer's money. It is alot like the low cost carriers that do not include the option to get seats, preadvance boarding, and no carry on luggage. The money was refunded back to you because your fare does not qualify for advance seating, which will be done at the airport by the Delta agents. Our seat management team has been trying to contact you to discuss. Our apologies for the inconvenience this new fare structure with the airline has caused.
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Reviewed Feb. 15, 2017
I booked multiple flights. After that I realized that one of the flights that I should change. When I called to change the booked flight, the agent is very helpful in handling my request. I received what I wanted. I am satisfied.
Updated review: March 4, 2017
When I realized I was able to purchase the tickets at a lower rate through the airline within 36 hours, CheapOair refunded the extra money I'd paid for them - even though it was past the 24-hour deadline. I would definitely use CheapOair to compare rates when traveling in the future.
Original Review: Feb. 15, 2017
I purchased 4 tickets to Boston via JetBlue late on a Monday, Feb. 13th and realized early the morning of the 14th that the tickets would have been $140 cheaper had I purchased directly from JetBlue. I had seen the advertisement on Cheapoair that I could get a refund if I found a better deal. When I called early the next morning, about 9 hours after I purchased the tickets, Cheapoair informed me that the refund option was only good for 4 hours. The takeaway is that you should check directly with the airline first and then be aware that the refund option is only good for 5 hours. I am out $140.
Brenda, sorry to hear of your recent booking experience. We have looked over the reservation and found that you had booked this online Feb. 13 at 11:43PM we show that you called on Feb 14. at 6:53am , we do have a policy if you call us within 4 hours of making the reservation, you can cancel and get a refund if the airline allows it, without a cancel fee. But you have upto 24 hours to cancel and get a refund, but there is a cancellation fee of $25.00 per person. It seems as though the cancel policy was misinterpreted, and the time frame of the call. The price difference is $100.00 for taxes and fees for 4 travelers, and you purchased seat assignments at a price of $39.95. For further assistance, please contact our billing department.
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Reviewed Feb. 15, 2017
I would recommend this agency to my friends. My first time using them but will try the service again. The agent I said Akkad to had broken English and was hard to understand but I manage. It would help if the service was not outsource and they used American workers that understand English. The only problem I had.
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2017
Booked both international and domestic flight to and within India. Customer service agent saved me ton of money by booking me a domestic flight with 2 check-in baggage included. In my last visit to India we paid $380 (Rs. 25,500) just in baggage fees as we were overweight by 50 kgs. Domestic flights in India charges Rs 500 per kg baggage fees. I explained my previous experience about baggage fees to CheapOair's travel agent and she gave me unbelievable $86 fare including 2 check-in baggage from BOM-AMD. Its a HUGE savings to me. My ignorance costed me ton on money in my previous trip.
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2017
Your operator Alley speaks a work of English. I asked if I purchased tickets with the protection I can get full refund when I originally ordered tickets! I will never order from your company again if I don't get one of my tickets cancelled! I'd like a supervisor to contact me, one that speaks English please. I can't understand.
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2017
My experience was very good. The person that booked my flight gave me good information and sent my itinerary promptly. He was patient and I think that that's one of the things I most expect when booking a flight. I'll definitely recommend the site to my friends.
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2017
This is my first time booking online. I messed up my dates 3 times... Each time I called back they were very helpful and friendly. I would definitely recommend CheapOair to everyone! I will write another review after my trip and let you know how that goes!
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2017
I purchased two tickets through this site. I never received a confirmation email. I went on the site to search for my bookings and it said they did not exist. The email address for customer service doesn't actually exist, either. But my bank account was definitely charged for both tickets that I have no other evidence of having bought nor do I have any confirmation info or flight info or any way of being sure that my seat is secured on the flight. Thanks for nothing Cheapoair.
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2017
I can't tell you how amazing your reps are. Particularly the rep who did my final booking. Very attentive and excellent communication. Incredible experience. I have been telling everyone to book through you! BEST customer service I have received to date.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2017
The associate called me after I quit browsing CheapOair because I didn't find the right price, and assisted me in making a booking with a price almost as good as the one I was originally looking for. Thankful to his assistance and ability to find me a good deal.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2017
Both the agent that booked my flight and the agent that booked our Hotel was very friendly! I was a overall satisfied first time customer! I will recommend them to others. I was impressed with their knowledge. When I was not happy with a certain flight time or something the agent searched further until I was happy!
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2017
Our experience in going to Puerto Rico was seamless. Returning was more challenging, due to weather. We went with the flow of things and arrived home not as scheduled, but everything was fine. We got good customer service along the way and our luggage arrived delivered to our home a day after we got home. Communication was very good and everything worked out well and in good condition. Everyone were very professional and confident in what they were doing.
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2017
They have great customer service and they help me to resolve some issues I was having. They got me the best airline seats and everything and I do appreciate all they did. I got a round trip flight and it was on the best day.
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2017
Yesterday my husband found a great deal on flights to Florida. We have a house on the beach reserved in April. The final price included almost $400 of added costs that weren't in the initial description, the dates were wrong, and it was a "nearby" airport, not the one we wanted. He immediately called to cancel and was told that there were no flights available for the correct dates, and a refund will take 7-14 days. (They charged my credit card instantly though!) I'm going to book my flight through a different agency, but have to wait to see if I get my money back first! Also, the customer service rep had a strong accent and was difficult to understand, making the refund process even worse. On the bright side, our names were spelled right.
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2017
In my return flight from Los Angeles to Portland, I needed to find suitable times so I could connect with my international flights. I had looked online but was having trouble finding what I needed. The customer service person was very good and I am very grateful for his help. He understood my request and quickly found suitable flights. Thank you.
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2017
When I booked my flights, autofill filled in the middle name as "LoveMuffin" from Facebook. I didn't realize this until I looked at my confirmation emails a few days later, after the first 24 hours. When I called CheapOair I was given the runaround for OVER A WEEK. Told I'd have to wait and see if they would change the name... Then, a week later when I still hadn't heard back, I called again. Was told I'd have to have supporting documentation faxed it to CheapOair air... When I complained, I was told basically "Just kidding, we can change it right now... for a fee!" I said I'd never use CheapOair again and then was told by the agent "I can waive the fee." Really??? CheapOair gave me the runaround for a week, made me jump through hoops and told me in the end "Oh we can change that. No problem." I will never book through CheapOair again. Ever.
Kim, our apologies for the inconvenience. Yes you did type in love muffin in the name field when the booking was done on Jan 14, you called us on Jan 18, 4 days later and the ticket was no longer refundable, or changeable for name correction. We have a process we must go through, and that process includes contacting the airline for a waiver to make a change to a name. Policies regarding name changes after 24 hours has become extremely difficult and no longer a quick fix. We asked for the your picture ID so that we could forward to the airline, and that's where the delay was, receiving a response from the airline. Jan 25, the airline allowed the correction and a new ticket was issued. Because travel was not until Apr. 2, the airline worked urgent issues first! glad that they did allow the correction, and it's very important too always review your reservations on the screen, and the email we send immediately and report any problems so they can be fixed immediately. It's not always a guarantee the airline will allow any corrections once tickets are issued. But case is resolved!
Updated review: March 1, 2017
CheapOair did in fact; finally, honor their price match policy.
Original Review: Feb. 10, 2017
The morning after booking I found almost exactly the same flights (exact except return flight gets me home directly but one hour earlier) for $150 less per ticket! I called to cancel but was told they price match if I email the link. I did but haven't heard back yet. I'm annoyed that this flight wasn't made available to me in the first place.
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2017
I requested seat assignments but got an email stating I got refunded because you were not able to assign me 50% of my seat request. This was also stated on my email. (Should you need any further assistance regarding your seat assignment request, please email us at seats@cheapoair.com.) I sent an email to this address once a week for the past 2 or so weeks but got no reply. I called the customer service only to find out I have to call the airline.
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2017
The staff provided me with thorough assistance over the phone in changing the dates of flight to meet my special needs. I'm so grateful. Otherwise, I could have wasted the ticket. He was very helpful and patient throughout the whole process.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2017
I had to repeat myself several times to get the reservations. The transaction too much effort. I should have gone to travel agent in my own city. My Credit Card was hacked as a result of the transaction. I will not recommend your site.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2017
There was a snafu with my online purchase of airline tickets, I received an email informing me to call a customer service number. The representative fixed the situation. I received the same flight for a slightly lower cost. I am pleased the way the situation was handled.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2017
I spoke with Mae last night to make 2 separate flight reservations. She was so sweet & helpful. I explained to her my qualifications & she states, "Oh no problem -see what I can do" & she did it. I wish others were like her.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2017
I'm not sure how my computer connected to CHEAPOAIR but my total Flight and Hotel package for 3 night visit to Las Vegas saved me well over $200.00 on the Hotel alone. Their agents spoke in fluent and articulate English. They were most polite and knowledgeable.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2017
I am happy with the booking experience although I had some difficulty understanding the agent. He was very courteous and repeated the information given. I will book again using CheapOair in the future. Overall I feel satisfy with the price and with the variety of possibilities of flights in and out of the U.S.A to Spain and then coming back from Europe to the U.S.A.
CheapOair Company Information
- Company Name:
- CheapOair
- State/Province:
- NY
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.cheapoair.com
