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Alternative Airlines Reviews 29,133

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Review summary

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Looking at 3,457 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently highlight the straightforward and quick booking process, often completed in minutes, making travel planning stress-free and easy to navigate. Many appreciate the wide variety of payment options, including 'buy now, pay later' plans, which make flights more affordable and manageable, especially for families or those on a budget. The service is frequently described as convenient, reliable, and hassle-free, with users praising the clear pricing and lack of hidden fees. However, some customers also noted issues with customer service, particularly when problems arose, as they felt caught between the company and the airline, making resolution difficult. A few other people also felt that while initial pricing seemed reasonable, costs became excessive and confusing once necessities like baggage were added, and some experienced discrepancies with selected seats.

What people talk about most

Booking process

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User experience

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Service

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Payment

Consumers find payment to be a positive experience, appreciating the wide variety of payment options... See more

Price

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When we discovered late in the day that flights booked elsewhere had been cancelled, we urgently began to look for alternatives. Fortunately we stumbled across a review of Alternative Airlines and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alternative Airlines provides us a with an easy way to book a trip without having to pay the hefty price tag all up front. With rising costs of EVERYTHING a trip for a family of four can be expensive... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cannot fault Alternative Airlines. Quick and easy booking process offering pay later options such as clearpay to spread the cost of the flights. I was worried that I didn't get an instant confirmation... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The speed of the initial search for flights was impressive. Once my choice of flight was selected the booking itself was quick and stress free. I was pleasantly surprised that the whole process from g... See more


Company details

  1. Travel Agency
  2. Airline
  3. Airline Ticket Agency
  4. Flights Search Site

Written by the company

Alternative Airlines is on a mission to take the friction and frustration out of flight booking, making the experience effortless for travellers everywhere. By partnering with the world’s leading flexible payment brands, we give passengers the power to pay over time. Moreover, by combining next-gen tech with next-level support, we’re innovating the booking process and simplifying the customer experience to give everyone, everywhere the freedom to fly.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth booking process and great customer support

I had a really positive experience using Alternative Airlines. The booking process was straightforward, the website was easy to navigate, and I appreciated the different payment options available. Everything was clearly laid out, which made finding and booking my flight stress-free.

What stood out most was how convenient and flexible the service felt compared to other booking platforms I’ve used. Confirmation came quickly, and overall the experience gave me confidence that my travel plans were in good hands. I’d definitely use Alternative Airlines again and would recommend it to anyone looking for a simple and reliable way to book flights.

25 May 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely disappointing customer…

Extremely disappointing customer service.
I contacted Alternative Airlines regarding a booking issue and received multiple contradictory responses from different agents. At first they said they could not even submit a refund request for airport taxes, then later claimed they had submitted it and the airline refused it.

Delta’s own website clearly showed a “Missed Connection” warning, yet they kept insisting there was no issue with the itinerary.

Communication felt inconsistent and poorly handled throughout the entire process. Every reply seemed different depending on the agent answering.

Very frustrating experience, especially when dealing with time-sensitive travel issues and medical circumstances. I would strongly recommend booking directly with the airline instead of using this intermediary.

UPDATE:

After initially being told multiple times that no airport taxes were refundable, Alternative Airlines changed their position only after I provided screenshots from the official Air France booking page clearly stating that government taxes and fees are refundable before departure.

They eventually agreed to refund part of the taxes, although they still applied a very large cancellation/admin fee that significantly reduced the final refund amount.

This experience confirmed my original concern: the information provided throughout the process was inconsistent depending on which agent replied, and the refund only moved forward after I challenged their statements with the airline’s own fare conditions.

I still strongly recommend booking directly with the airline whenever possible.

25 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My first time booking a flight and it…

My first time booking a flight and it was super easy to do with Alternative Airlines. They even have a buy now pay later option that I took advantage of, as this trip came on short notice. Alternative Airlines has really helped me out, thanks so much!

25 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unfortunately my husband and I didn’t…

Unfortunately my husband and I didn’t get to make this flight. I had to have a heart procedure two days before the flight and I was not able to fly. But the ease of getting this flight, the lowest price available, and flight made in payments made my life easier. I did not reach out for a refund because it was stated no refunds. Next time maybe I’ll get a refund insurance for when emergencies do happen.

25 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I made my bookings for a roundtrip…

I made my bookings for a roundtrip tickets from Manila to Thailand just 1 day before our travel date, and it is very easy, hassle free and flexible mode of payments thru their app.
Thank you so much Alternative Airlines.
Safe journey always🛫❤️

25 May 2026

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