FRAUD ALERT!! IT’S A SCAM!!
I attempted to purchase an airline ticket through cheapflightbuddy.com at the advertised price. After submitting the order online, the company called me and claimed the price had suddenly doubled just minutes after I placed the order. They said I did not actually have a ticket unless I agreed to pay the new, much higher price. I declined the price increase and requested a refund of the $314 they had already charged. They refused, claiming the ticket was “non-refundable.” However, no ticket was ever issued and no reservation exists, because I did not agree to the higher price. Despite this, they are holding my $314 for a ticket that was never confirmed or delivered. In addition, they have repeatedly called me throughout the day—sometimes as late as 10:30 PM—pressuring me to pay the increased price. I have reported this transaction to my credit card company as fraudulent and am disputing the charge. This appears to be a bait-and-switch practice, and I strongly caution others before attempting to book through this company.