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MXDFSydney
- 7 reviews
ACCC taking Flight Centre to court
The only reason flight centre is waiving their outrageous cancellation fees they charged customers when the airline cancelled the flights is because thousands complained to ACCC and ACCC threatened to take Flight Centre to court if they didn't waive the fee.
Flight Centre didn't even care when many irate customers started talking to the press and 6000 expressed interest in class action on facebook page. The only reason they backed down was because they most likely would have lost the court battle with ACCC and it would have cost them more. ...Read more
Their many weeks refund processing time is another one of their lies. The industry standard is the funds is held by the travel agent until you board the flight. All your money is still being held by Flight Centre but they are deliberately delaying your refund by weeks. Remember this next time you are stupid enough to consider booking with them again. Flight centre only care about their own revenues are they are only too willing to steal, lie, scam, deceive to get their way1 comment
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AdamGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
Refund my money
During this time of pandemic unfortunately had to cancel approx $10000 worth of European trip for myself and wife. The cancellation process has been a nightmare it seems that fc was trying to take advantage and profiteer over this terrible time with cancellation fees.When service had been cancelled by operators and operators had refunded in full to fc and they are saying refunds will take 12 weeks and they have refunds just sitting in there bank accounts. They were saying that it would be a cancellation $300 per person fee payable to fc as per ...Read more
cancellation policy when the service that we had payed for had been cancelled by the operators. Still waiting for refund of $10000 waiting for my 12weeks to elapse good luck to me i think i might be very luckily fingers crossed.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
David C
- 2 reviews
Avoid, these guys are absolute crooks.
Been a flight centre customer for a while now, but now stuff them. They are crooks.
My wife and I was due to fly with Qantas to Singapore. It was booked with auntbetty which is a FLT subsidiary.
I knew I was going to cop some cancellation fees. Fair enough if it was couple of hundred bucks. I get it is a commercial business..
However, I was gobsmacked at at $400 charge per person for The airline fee, so I looked at the Qantas website. For every fare class it had indicated there was no fee. So how come I am being charged 400 pp? That's 800 fo...Read more
r the two of us for not recieving any service. Surely this is illegal? It feels like FLT are double dipping! My breakdown below. Basically I will lose 1k from a 1.3k ticket. -78% for absolutely nothing! That is criminal.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Ramses II PharaoSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 10 reviews
Cancellation of International Flights due to the Covid-19 Pandemic
On 14 Mayember 2022, I received a quote from Flight Centre South Brisbane, Level 5 at 275 Grey Street Brisbane QLD 4101. The price for the flight from Brisbane (BNE) to Bremen (BRE Germany) and return was $7.003.76 was for 2 persons, including economy class and premium economy class. The flight was scheduled to fly from BNE on 23 August 2020 and the return flight was scheduled from BRE for 25 September 2020. Not included was advanced seating.
On 15 Mayember 2022 I was requested by Flight Centre to pay a deposit of $600.00 for the return flight...Read more
from BNE and BRE to be covered. On 20 Mayember 2022, I paid the Balance of $6,403.76. On 26 Mayember 2022, I paid Flight Centre the amount of $192.80 for advanced seating, receipt of which was confirmed on the same day. On 19 March 2020, I cancelled the return flights from BNE to BRE due to the travel ban of 18 March 2020 of the Federal Australian Government that all Australians could not leave the country and we, as foreigners, could not enter Germany and Europe according to advice of the German Consulate General in Sydney. I explained the reasons of the German Consulate General, why we could not enter Germany and Europe, in English. The German Consulate General Sydney advised that "Nobody can predict how the situation will develop until August", the date we were to leave Australia. Flight Centre ignored our reasons for cancelling the flights that we cannot leave Australia and cannot enter Germany and Europe as foreigners due to Covid-19 pandemic. On 20 March 2020, Flight Centre advised, "if you want to cancel the full standard cancellation fees would apply. This means you would forfeit $600 per ticket", meaning that for the two of us, it would be $1,200. I replied on the same day that we would accept their conditions only under duress On 25 March 2020, Smartraveller advised "You should be aware we’re advising all Australians “do not travel” overseas at this time. This is level 4 in our four-tier advice system. At this stage, we don’t know how long our advice will remain at this level".Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
If I could rate them with no stars I would!!!!
I ve been a customer for years. During this period and with this craziness I realise how poor the customer service is in this company. There is not a single staff that I talk with and assisted me with genuine advices. I am shocked how these people care of making money for the company and getting their commissions, when people like us are frustrating in order to get a flight back home. I have no place to stay because I did the mistake and trusted this agency! My flights were canceled twice and the staff member was not caring to share the news or...Read more
calling next time just to ask to book with a different airline. They don’t refund, they lie due to uncertainty and they don’t even think twice before they give wrong information!!!!I spoke with 5 different team members (names that I remember: [Names Removed])and each person responded different stuff for the same question I made! I spent thousands in two different tickets and got nothing back!I am waiting for a refund in an insurance for 12 weeks!12 weeks!!!this is the first time I am hearing something like it!And when is to book for a new trip here are all the smiles and everyone is happy to assist!I am super disappointed with Flight Centre!!!!!!People should remember to be “humans” and respect customers‘ needs first!This is a really good time to prove the customer service even when spread bad news, there should be an alternative or advice right before the the time comes!! I very very very much regret the fact I cooperated with this “travel-agency”- sales company!!!!!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Unhappy x customerSydney, NSW
Shameless thieves not even worth the start
Still owe me $14000 no refund from them not honoured captains package of next day refund was due to go holidays 4-4/20 not a cent told will be taking $600 as fees
I will never use this company and there is a class action case being formed
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Daylight robbery
Losing $600 because FC want to thrive during a pandemic. Inexcusable
Never using f l i g h t c e n t r e a g a i n
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amy M.
- 2 reviews
Unreasonable refunds waiting periods
I like to point out that the FC employee was very friendly and efficient. However, FC are keeping 5.500$ of my money as a result of Covid 19.
I didn’t cancel by choice Spain close the borders and flights were cancelled.
Credit time allowance was unacceptable in this global health circumstances initially was Dec 20 now is changed to Dec 21 .
Cancel Fees are high despite being a force cancellation
The waiting time of funds 3-12 months is unacceptable when I book I had to pay on the spot for my flight I could not pay in three months to 12 mont...Read more
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Flight Centre C.Flight Centre
Hi there,
Great to hear your consultant was helpful! ... Read more
Flight Centre's cancellation fees are $300 per person (capped to $600) any other fees are those that the suppliers require to cancel the booking. We have no control over these fees unfortunately. You are welcome to email your booking details to [email protected] and I will be happy to confirm these fees for you. Rosie.Hi Rosie I am very inform . Flight Centre has not refund any money or provided a service.
I am like many thousands of Australians short of 5.550$ . I don’t think you know much more than me . But know ... Read more
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JillGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
Thank you Flight Centre Northcote Plaza
A huge thanks to Chanel from FC Northcote Plaza. From booking and then COVID-19 cancellation of flights & accom, we cannot fault them. Full refund or credit received for all bookings
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Flight Centre C.Flight Centre
Hi Jill,
This is so lovely to see, I am so happy Chanel was so helpful. ... Read more
I will pass these kind words on. Looking forward to working with you again when everything settles down! Rosie.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Jenny FletcherSydney Surrounds, NSW
- 2 reviews
Flight Centre - we WILL remember.......
Princess Cruises are refunding our deposit of $949 for a cancelled cruise back in full to Flight Centre. Yet we are being held to ransom to take a Flight Centre credit or lose $600.00 for their “fee”. We have no choice but to take a credit but I absolutely loathe having to use Flight Centre again and never will after the credit is used.
That reputable and trustworthy travel companies are conducting their businesses with integrity and have/are refunding Flight Centre all monies paid by Flight Centre CLIENTS is exemplary and I will book direct in future.
FLIGHT CENTRE’S refusal to act with the same integrity defines it as an organisation.
J Fletcher Sydney NSW
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Glynn M.
- 2 reviews
Flight center making a profit through Covid 19 out of customers
Flight center own Aunty Betty Travel
My flight got canceled due to COVID19
At first no refund - After sitting on a call for 3 hours I go through
A very rude customer service lady -said we refund but charge you $600
take it or leave it !!! it also takes 12 weeks ....
Aunty Betty travel is part of flight center and they are making a profit from COVID19
Even though they got a full refund from Quantos they are not passing this onto customers.
Do not use auty betty or flight center !!!!
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Sick Of It
- 3 reviews
$3700 Gone Thanks to Flight Centre/BYOJET
Flights cancelled, no refunds, no waivers of fees, no communications, no customer service. No future business, you are a disgrace. Please avoid this crowd for any future travel. Book direct with airlines, book with small independent companies, but avoid these companies who are ripping off everyone at the moment.
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George H.Sydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
Greet service
Thank you very much for the refund of my flight ticket as this covid-19 has not allowed us to leave as we are isolated much appreciated thank you kind regards George
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Great to hear George, glad we could help!
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BSA123
- 6 reviews
Do the right thing Flight centre & Auntbetty
By not refunding Australians their money and only thinking about your commission would cause this company a harm in long term only if they can afford to operate past COVID19.
No one would use Flight centre or their other companies like Auntbetty if they keep operating the way they are right now. Suncorp helped thousands during QLD floods and people remember that, and Suncorp is alway a first option for insurance now. Even Airbnb is helping their customers to get full refund right now as for them customer is everything.
Take an example from ...Read more
Suncorp & Airbnb and help your customers get their full refund so they can travel again in future and use your services again in future. I know for you guys money in not in flights but no one would book any tours and hotels through you guys if you keep doing the wrong thing by your customers. Shame on you people for taking advantage of COVID19 to fraud people and keep their money.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Jacky
- 2 reviews
Where is my money
Paid $12000 in flights last August to usa. All my flights were cancelled due to covid19. I can understand a reasonable cancellation fee say $100 for 30 mins of work. Forced cancel 15 March still no refund on 29 S
April. However i contacted American Airlines 3 times this week spoke with different staff all said my money was refunded back to Flight Centre late March. So FC where is my money??
I know my money and others is used to prop up fc bank accounts.
Will never use FC again.
All liars from FC
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David and RoubinaSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
Flight Centre
Staff at the Flight Centre are either liers and thiefs or idiots who follow their pathetic managers directives to steal money from their clients whose flights have been cancelled by the airline. There are a lot of smaller operators who are honest with competitive prices. Good buy Flight Centre. There will be a lot of other people I will encourage to join me. Consider this one star given as negative five stars.
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Rude disgusting treatment by staff member
Unfortunately my tour got cancelled whilst oversea in March 2020.. This was NOT my cancellation and was totally out of my control. I was told the borders to the country I was in was closing within 2 days and advised by the tour guide to leave asap back to Australia.. Its been over a month of returning I still have not got a proper responce as to my refunds or credits on the flights and told to wait 12 weeks, but just only now informed if I opt for any refund its going to cost me $300 in doing so.. Absolutely disgusting considering the lack of h...Read more
elp and lack of responce given from FC staff!! Whilst overseas my messages were left on death ears by your staff at FC. This resulted in having to pay for another urgent flight to get back home as my hands were tied I could not change my already existing flight paid as only the agent could do so.. This resulted in paying another $1500 on top of $6K already paid.. I have been a loyal customer of FC for over 20 years. I have never experienced such bad and unprofessional treatment by a staff member before that has left me absolutely in disbelief and left me cringing from her rudeness and sarcasim. My numerous calls were ignored and not returned, my emails were not responded to.. Never will I use FC again that's for sure.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Brad H.South East Queensland, QLD
Flight Centre Cash Grab Gets Horrible
The store manager of Flight Centre maliciously cut communications with us by blocking our face book and messenger cruelly severing the relationship despite us spending significant sums of money over the years with her. Our affected trip was booked with FC Kippa-Ring.
The actions are deplorable and occurred unilaterally after we communicated our dissatisfaction over Flight Centre charging a $300 per head penalty fee for the airlines cancelation of our flights due to covid19.
The managers actions of deleting and blocking us are horrible and as a result we will not be conducting any future business with Flight Centre.
Shame on you for blocking us and shame on Flight Centre for cash grabbing fees on all forced cancelled covid19 travels.
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LianaSydney, NSW
- 3 reviews
- Verified customer
Where is my refund?
Up to 12 weeks to process a refund is unacceptable, cancellations were outside our control and therefore fees
should be waived at this time during COVID-19. There has been no update, no transparency or empathy.
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How can I give less than 1 Star?
Will not refund My Money even though I have email stating they will.
Will not reply to emails. Put you on Hold Then transfer you to 3 different departments until you give up.
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Questions & Answers
J and Iasked
Where is the ACCC in all of this.?
4 answers
My friend and I have sent around 70 people from this forum to the ACCC. I recieved a reply yesterday. PM me if you like.
Can't believe the ACCC allow this! Into k a lot of people will remember this!
ACCC have sent a very limp response out. They don't seem to be that interested which is a pretty poor effort. From what I have read out there on social media, there is a lot of injustice being delivered by FC and the ACCC ought to wade in.
Gavinasked
Answer why bother. Can't they see the reviews. They are useless. The same staff treating us like idiots will be the same staff at Centrelink in the next month when Flight Centre goes belly up. So staff word of warning don't be so sure of yourselves.
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I have found two facebook groups that are worth looking at / joining in relation to Flight Centre and their cancellation policy. Quite a few media outlets have reached out to the facebook groups and ran stories on FC this week -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2540106399638083/?ref=share
https://www.facebook.com/groups/520637461933666/?ref=share
Yes and thanks. Had joined them. They can't do anything about the situation except let everyone vent. Emailed every person known to man. None can do a damn thing and none can speed up the extremely painful 16 week suggested refund time! Believe me not even my federal minister has the power to actually enforce a hasty refund. Flight Centre are now saying up to 6 months for refunds!!
So now it's blown out to 16 weeks? Unbelievable!
Woodstock31asked
Dear Flight Shonky Centre
Why is it taking 12 weeks for refunds? It is bad enough you are ripping us off with unreasonable cancellation fees despite the fact that WE DID NOT Cancel, you are refusing to refund our $ for up to 3 months.
That is unethical & unscrupulous corporate greed!
You guys are a pack of thieves.
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Yes completely agree. The concern is that Flight Centre don't hold our monies in a trust account. It is available to the company to use in any way they see fit.
Contact your bank for a credit card charge back
I paid by EFT not credit card
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MXDF
Slater and gordon said what FC did was not right. They are taking registrations for a class action. see link below
https://www.slatergordon.com.au/class-actions/current-class-actions/travel-vouchers