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Reviews & Experiences

Many reviewers highlight fast, simple online booking and clearly shown fares. Several mention helpful or understanding staff in specific situations. A large share of complaints focuses on refunds, missing bookings, and support that does not respond. A smaller group points to pushy add-on prompts during checkout.

Overview & Key Metrics

Review count
60
Sources
trustpilot.com, reviews.io, Collected.reviews
Last updated
March 2026

What reviewers often mention

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Service quality

Many reviews describe smooth booking and helpful handling of simple questions. The main negative theme involves refunds that never get resolved, alleged unauthorised charges, and bookings that were not on record when customers reached the airport. Several reviewers say they waited a long time for answers despite repeated follow-ups.

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Value for money

Many reviewers point to low fares and “best deal” results when booking on the site. Other complaints describe extra required fees and duplicate luggage charges that customers challenge. Reviews include both clear fee display and disputed charges.

User experience

Large numbers of reviewers call the online booking process fast, clear, and easy, with e-tickets arriving quickly. A few describe a drawn-out run of add-on prompts and say they want barcode tickets. Small usability suggestions appear only occasionally compared with positive comments about ease of use.

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Product quality

Several reviewers confirm quick e-ticket delivery and easy ticket retrieval. Another group reports invalid booking details, tickets vanishing from airline sites, and no booking record at the airport. These booking-validity problems show up alongside otherwise positive ticketing comments.

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Communication

Some customers praise quick, helpful chat and email replies. A larger negative group describes no response, wrong flight information, dropped calls, and missing check-in reminders. In several reviews, poor communication leads directly to missed travel and financial loss.

Overall experience

Many five-star reviews recommend the service for convenience and price. Several one-star reviews say the company did not provide bookings, did not refund money, and could not be reached. Reviews draw a sharp line between very positive ease-and-price experiences and serious failures in service or communication.

All Reviews

For each review, the core experience based on original source reviews.

All Reviews

Sources: Trustpilot (40) · Reviews (19) · Reviews (1) · Quotes shortened · As of: March 2026

Anonymous service

Reviewer still hasn't received an expected refund despite multiple follow-ups.

“To this day, I still haven't received anything, despite several follow-ups via email and chat.”

May 17, 2025 · reviews.io
Anonymous service

Refund delayed despite airline confirming the refund; support unresponsive.

“we have yet to receive the amount through budget air”

May 07, 2025 · reviews.io
Anonymous experience

Reviewer claims scammers took money for a holiday and lost everything.

“Scammers took my money for a lifetime holiday to Cancun lost everything”

Apr 08, 2025 · reviews.io
Anonymous communication

Lack of communication and support caused missed flight and financial loss.

“they never sent me a check-in reminder or the airline’s final confirmation”

Mar 19, 2025 · reviews.io
Anonymous experience

Reviewer strongly advises others to avoid the company.

“Please stay away from this Company.”

Dec 11, 2024 · reviews.io
Anonymous service

Reviewer accuses the agency of stealing and warns others to avoid it.

“This travel agency modern day robbers. Do not buy with them . Avoid”

Sep 02, 2024 · reviews.io
Anonymous communication

Flight changes and poor communication caused major delays and emotional distress.

“missing her son’s wedding due to the two-day delay.”

Aug 11, 2024 · reviews.io
G.Taylor
Jul 22, 2024 · reviews.io
Elisabete service

Reviewer says they are still waiting for nearly €500 refund and accuses dishonesty.

“I still waiting for nearly 500 euros refund ,they are criminals they even using random email adress and adress to add to you booking .you can be lucky but they don opera with a good intentions.they are stealing from people”

Jul 19, 2024 · reviews.io
Lesley Lewarne service

Reviewer still hasn't received a promised refund after many months and poor support.

“6 months and nothing.”

Jul 01, 2024 · reviews.io
Anonymous experience

Reviewer warns others not to use the company after a negative experience.

“Don’t torture them just I can say I did you don’t do it”

May 15, 2024 · reviews.io
Anonymous service

Reviewer claims the company is a scam and warns against calling.

“They are a scam and don't bother calling 02081446786”

May 12, 2024 · reviews.io
Mark S communication

Company supplied incorrect flight information and was uncontactable.

“This company does not send you the correct information for the flights”

May 10, 2024 · reviews.io
Thomas Williamson communication

Reviewer says booking details were invalid and the company did not respond.

“The flight number on the booking was not a flight number.”

Apr 18, 2024 · reviews.io
Anon service

Reviewer reports no booking at airport and multiple unauthorised payments.

“Got to the airport and got told there was no booking.”

Apr 01, 2024 · reviews.io
Samuel communication

Ticket disappeared from airline site and company became unresponsive.

“my ticket wasn’t being retrieved.”

Mar 25, 2024 · reviews.io
Anonymous service

Reviewer alleges the company fraudulently charged different amounts.

“They take your account details and charge any other price not discussed.”

Feb 22, 2024 · reviews.io
Anonymous communication

Pensioner experienced no communication and missed travel arrangements.

“the lack of communication.”

Jan 02, 2024 · reviews.io
KB service

Reviewer paid for a booking that did not exist and received no refund.

“Arrived at the airport went to go check in and got told there’s no booking”

Dec 25, 2023 · reviews.io
Mertz 4/5

I recently booked a couple of flights through BudgetAir, and I have to say that I was pretty impressed with the experience. Firstly, the website is very user-friendly and easy to navigate. The search function was simple yet effective in helping me find the best deals on flights.

What stood out to me most about BudgetAir were their prices - they really do offer some of the cheapest flights around, which is perfect for someone like me who wants to save money where possible. Despite their budget prices, however, they don't skimp on quality or service. Their customer support team was very helpful when I had a question about my booking.

Another aspect of BudgetAir's service that I appreciated was how transparent they were about fees and charges upfront. There weren't any surprise costs added at checkout or during the booking process, which made things stress-free.

Overall, I would definitely recommend checking out BudgetAir if you're looking for affordable air travel options without sacrificing quality or reliability.

Aug 16, 2022 · Collected.reviews

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About BudgetAir

BudgetAir is an online travel agency selling flight tickets and related travel services. The site compares fares from multiple airlines and shows available flight options and schedules. After purchase, customers get booking confirmations and e-tickets by email. During checkout, the platform also offers add-ons such as baggage and seat selection. Support usually runs through email, phone, and online chat for booking questions and changes.