Warning Issued Over Flightoworld Travel Bookings After Customer Reports ‘Scam’
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A customer has described their booking with Flightoworld as one of the “most stressful travel experiences ever”, accusing the company of misleading pricing and pressuring them into paying hidden fees.
Alleged Scam Tactics
The customer said they initially found Flightoworld through a popular flight comparison website, where the company appeared to offer significantly cheaper fares.
However, the advertised prices were described as “completely fake”, allegedly designed to lure customers into booking deals that do not exist.
“After booking, I didn’t receive a ticket confirmation. Instead, 24 hours later, an agent called to say the booking wasn’t confirmed,” the customer reported.
According to the account, the agent claimed the ticket included no baggage allowance, despite the comparison site showing otherwise. The customer says they were then pressured into paying an additional £869 to “finalise” the booking.
When the customer requested a refund, the agent allegedly said it would not be possible—even though the flight had not been confirmed.
Advice to Other Travellers
The customer strongly advised anyone who has made a booking with Flightoworld to contact their bank immediately to try to block or reverse the payment. Some banks may only be able to act after the charge clears, which increases the risk for consumers.
The case has reportedly been reported to ATOL and to the flight comparison platform that listed the company.
Consumer Warning
The customer wrote:
“Avoid Flightoworld at all costs. In my opinion, this is a scam operation. I highly doubt they operate legitimately in the UK—all communications were from agents based in India.”
Key Takeaways for Travellers
- Check ATOL status: Always verify if the company is ATOL-licensed on the UK Civil Aviation Authority website.
- Book direct where possible: Airlines will usually honour baggage policies and provide immediate confirmations.
- Be cautious with third-party sites: While comparison platforms are convenient, some may host questionable agents.
