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Richard S

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2019

26 Jun 2019, 12:55

Non disclosure of Flight Centre fees

The Mall of Reds Flight Centre branch assisted me with Schengen Visa application. I bought the flight tickets from another branch where they advised that no fees will be charged for visa assistance. When I paid for the visa costs and visa agent fees no mention was made of Flight Centre costs. 2 weeks later I received the invoice stating the Visa Agent and Visa costs, no mention of fees for Flight Centre. I smelled a rat as I realised that the visa costs paid at the embassy plus the visa agent fees was much less than the amount paid to Flight Centre. I quieried this with Flight Centre and only then did they disclose their fees of R1000 for Flight Centre. I was very disappointed and felt betrayed. They just said that this is normal practice. Even the Customer care staff covered for the branch staff. Very disappointing experience

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Replies (3)
Flight Centre South Africa
Flight Centre South Africa's reply26 Jun 2019, 13:32
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Dear Richard 

Thank you for sharing your frustration and concerns with us. 

We can confirm that our Customer Care team have been in contact with you and have provided you with feedback on the service fees earned by Flight Centre. A fair and reasonable service fee is earned on any travel product booked through Flight Centre and is communicated with transparency in the Flight Centre terms & conditions, which are available on our website to be viewed at any time by potential and existing customers.  

We regret that the outcome of the matter is not what you were expecting. 

~E.M.
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Richard S's update26 Jun 2019, 13:56
Reviewer Update
"The fair and reasonable service fee" of R 1000 was however not communicated and quoted for. The website does not provide quotes.
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Flight Centre South Africa
Flight Centre South Africa's reply26 Jun 2019, 15:04
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Dear Richard 

We will gladly give you a call to further clarify. 

~E.M.