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Arusha S

1 reviews | Active since Dec 2013

05 Sept 2023, 17:34

Worst Travel Agent in the World Zanri De Lange Flight Center Pavilion

I recently booked a trip to Vietnam this December with Flight Center Pavillion . Zanri De Lange was the consultant allocated to the case. Zanri provided us a quotation which fluctuated daily. Once we reached a consensus becasue prices were increasing every second, I proceeded to make payment for the deposit to purchase the flights and deposit for the tour (approximately 70K). Even though, the quotation provided indicated that payment could be made in early December, Zanri tried to persuade me to make full payment claiming that the tour company can only provide an invite letter upon receiving full payment. I made payment of the deposit on the 31st of August 2023. I was not informed that the tour price was valid until the 31st of August 2023. As payment reflected later than the 1st September 2023, Zanri is now saying the price has gone up and now we need to pay an extra R20K for the trip a whopping 17% more than we had budgeted for. Despite being sent records of payment indicating that payment was made on the 31st August 2023, Zanri refuses to even negotiate with the Tour Company. Zanri keeps pushing other travel dates now when we were firm on our dates of travel. It almost feels intentional that Zanri is trying to drive the prices up to make more commission.

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Replies (3)
Flight Centre South Africa
Flight Centre South Africa's reply05 Sept 2023, 17:39
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Dear Arusha, thank you for taking the time to raise your concerns and provide feedback on this platform. We've taken note of your concerns about your experience and will raise this for you immediately. We sincerely apologise for this and can assure you that our Customer Experience team will be investigating the matter. ~ L.V
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Arusha S's update08 Sept 2023, 11:58
Reviewer Update
I am still waiting for a call from customer service and the Pavilion Flight Center branch is ignoring my messages as they appear to be disgruntled by my brutal honesty. They are being difficult in processing my refund. It's amazing how proactive they are in extracting funds but nothing to return it.
Flight Centre South Africa
Flight Centre South Africa's reply08 Sept 2023, 12:08
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Dear Arusha, 

Thank you for your update. We can confirm that our Customer Experience team is currently looking into your concerns and sent an email advising of this and asking for time to get to the bottom of the current frustrations noted and feedback provided. 

We can assure you that our Customer Experience team is gathering all the needed info, investigating the matter and looking through the noted documents in your concerns. We'll be sure to update your case with the team and ask them to reach out to you. 
~A.C