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Antoinette M

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2009

09 May 2022, 14:53

Travelstart trying to ***** my money by passing me around agents for 6 weeks with no refund

Plan and simple BAD service border-lining on *****. I booked a flight and paid on their online system only to get a message that payment was declined and that I must do an EFT, after doing the EFT the next day I received a message that payment actually went through my credit card from their online system. I have since been trying to get the EFT returned back to my account with no success, I sent proof of payment twice. I first dealt with Sunil, who ran away then came Ram and today Latha. All telling me to send the same information and that someone is investigating. When you phone them there is over 1 hour waiting period, the online complaint system does not work, if you contact them via WhatsApp Or Instagram you get a robot with very limited functions. This is not a legit and ethical travel agency, they are quick to take your money and give you the run around when they have to return it.

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Replies (4)
Travelstart
Travelstart's reply09 May 2022, 17:31
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Hi Antoinette, thank you for reaching out to us.

Please note that I have checked the booking and can see that the team has been made aware of the request for cancellation.  The team has just informed me that the quote has been sent.  A response is required to action the refund as a confirmation.  Please confirm should you accept via the link to begin the refund process.

Kind Regards,
Melissa
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Antoinette M's update10 May 2022, 05:15
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You have sent me an email to cancel my entire booking, when did I make this request? I complained about a double payment and now you are cancelling my flight? what actually is going in that company. I emailed you the banking details, please let me know exactly when I will get my money back? its over a month now.
Travelstart
Travelstart's reply10 May 2022, 09:19
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Hi Antoinette,

Thank you for taking my call and responded to my e-mail with your banking details. 

As advised, I have now sent your booking through to our finance team to finalize the refund for the amount of R944 

I would like to apologise again for the frustration caused in following up on your refund and for allowing me to assist. 

Please keep checking your account. The funds should reflect within 3 - 5 working days. 

Kind Regards,

Marcelle 
Travelstart
Travelstart's reply10 May 2022, 09:23
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Hi Antoinette,

Thank you for taking my call and responded to my e-mail with your banking details. 

As advised, I have now sent your booking through to our finance team to finalize the refund for the amount of R944 

I would like to apologise again for the frustration caused in following up on your refund and for allowing me to assist. 

Please keep checking your account. The funds should reflect within 3 - 5 working days. 

Kind Regards,

Marcelle