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Business Profile

Online Travel Agency

Fare Buddies

This business is NOT BBB Accredited.

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Information and Alerts

BBB RatingF

Reasons for rating

  • BBB concerns with the business's practices.
  • Failure to respond to 15 complaint(s) filed against business
  • 18 complaint(s) filed against business
  • Length of time business has been operating

Alert Details

This business has 2 alerts.

Pattern of Complaints

BBB files indicate that this business has a pattern of complaints concerning customer service, and refund/exchange issues . On 12/06/2023, BBB submitted a written request to the company encouraging them to address the pattern of complaints and unanswered complaints currently on file. As of 07/15/2024, BBB has had no response.

Alert

On 10/18/2022, BBB initiated an investigation into Fare Buddies to research numerous consumer complaints. The complaints allege advertising, sales, and customer service issues.  Consumers allege that the business advertises cheap airfare, only to be advised later of extra charges. Consumer also advised in complaints that they rude CSRs, long wait times, or being hung up on.  Lastly, it is alleged that some bought airfare tickets, and never received correct correspondence to confirm their travel or was told their travel was cancelled. 
 BBB made attempts to contact Fare Buddies, to discuss investigation concerns but have been unable to reach the business for a response /discussion.
As of 10/18/2022, the business could not be reached to identify an active complaint handler or business owner.
As of 10/18/22022, The business has not provided a formal response to address the allegations outline in numerous complaints

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