Heads up on flight tickets

[rooinekrsa]

Quick heads up for tickets to Thailand. 

Cheapflyshop are offering tickets to bkk for under £600 return. After paying the money, they come back and demand an extra 100 or 200 quid for alternative  flight. won't do refunds. Don't get shafted.

[novacova]

Best solution is to book directly from the airlines. May pay a little extra, but it certainly is better than dealing with those online travel agents

[nglodnig]

2 hours ago, novacova said:

dealing with those online travel agents

Agreed - when you call the airline you're flying with when you have a problem (e.g. like changing dates) they say "talk to the agent - you have no contract with us"

[treetops]

Some of their recent poor reviews are interesting:

 

https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/cheapflyshop.co.uk?stars=1

 

[NextG]

Their own write-up on TrustPilot is revealing: 

About Cheapflyshop

Information written by the company

We offers a massive array of travel related solutions that are protected by ATOL as well as the company is associated with CAA approved franchise PTS that ascertains the protection of money you invest with us for your travel arrangements. By catering thousands of customers every month providing cheap flight tickets from the UK, hotels reservations in the United States, accommodations in Europe and many more travel arrangements covering destinations worldwide, we bring forth the experiences of our experts, professional services and above all, value of customers on every end. In addition, our customers consider us above other travel agencies in London for offering competitive airfares and best in industry services. Being a part of travel service-providing industry, we ensure the satisfaction of our customers and put our best foot forward to bring the discounted airfares and cheap travel deals from the UK to the rest of the world. Furthermore, the ethos of CheapFlyShop.co.uk insist on offering the best in class travel solutions including but not limited to cheap airfares, discounted business class flights, luxurious accommodations at affordable prices, fine car rentals and travel insurances to various regions of the globe.

[Lucky Bones]

On 7/31/2023 at 2:59 AM, nglodnig said:

Agreed - when you call the airline you're flying with when you have a problem (e.g. like changing dates) they say "talk to the agent - you have no contract with us"

Sounds like a fair piece of advice.????????

[KhunBENQ]

38 minutes ago, treetops said:

Some of their recent poor reviews are interesting:

 

https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/cheapflyshop.co.uk?stars=1

 

In contrast to so many "4-star" ratings.

[eisfeld]

On 7/30/2023 at 4:52 PM, rooinekrsa said:

won't do refunds

Will do chargebacks (if paid by card or something else that supports that) ????

[NextG]

Was easy enough to book one of the £600 flights directly with the airline. Did so recently.