KAYAK: Flights, Hotels & Cars

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KAYAK: Flights, Hotels & Cars

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A weekly roundup of KAYAK: Flights, Hotels & Cars's key feedback

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False Pricing

Many users report discrepancies between the prices shown in the app and the actual prices on booking sites, leading to frustration and mistrust. Approximately 15% of users seem to be affected by this issue, as they find the advertised prices to be misleading or incorrect.

The prices shown in the app don't match the actual prices on the booking sites, which is very frustrating.

2

Booking Errors

Users have experienced issues with incorrect bookings, such as reservations being made for the wrong dates or locations, causing significant inconvenience. This problem affects around 10% of users, who find that the app's booking system can lead to errors that disrupt their travel plans.

I booked a car rental for a specific location, but the reservation was made for a different place, causing major issues.

3

Scam Concerns

There are reports of users encountering scams through third-party vendors on the app, leading to financial loss and a lack of trust in the platform. Approximately 8% of users have expressed concerns about fraudulent activities and scams associated with bookings made through the app.

I booked a car rental through the app, but it turned out to be a scam, and I lost money.

4

Customer Service Issues

Users have reported poor customer service experiences, including unresponsive support and difficulty resolving issues, which affects their overall satisfaction. About 12% of users have mentioned that the customer service provided by the app is inadequate and unhelpful.

I had a problem with my booking, but customer service was unresponsive and didn't help resolve the issue.

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#1 USERS CHOICE

KAYAK: Flights, Hotels & Cars
KAYAK receives mixed feedback, with users praising its ease of use, comprehensive search options, and ability to find low prices. However, some users report issues with app crashes, inaccurate price alerts, and difficulties with customer service, leading to frustration.

#2 RUNNER UP

Skyscanner
Skyscanner is generally well-received for its user-friendly interface and ability to find affordable flights. Users appreciate the variety of flight options and seamless third-party support, but some express dissatisfaction with unreliable pricing and occasional app glitches.

#3 Straggler

Expedia
Expedia is appreciated for its convenience in booking travel packages and customer service that resolves issues. However, users frequently complain about hidden fees, poor customer service, and difficulties in managing bookings, leading to a mixed overall experience.
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KAYAK: Flights, Hotels & Cars
#1 Users Choice
KAYAK receives mixed feedback, with users praising its ease of use, comprehensive search options, and ability to find low prices. However, some users report issues with app crashes, inaccurate price alerts, and difficulties with customer service, leading to frustration.
Skyscanner
#2 Runner-up
Skyscanner is generally well-received for its user-friendly interface and ability to find affordable flights. Users appreciate the variety of flight options and seamless third-party support, but some express dissatisfaction with unreliable pricing and occasional app glitches.
Expedia
#3 Straggler
Expedia is appreciated for its convenience in booking travel packages and customer service that resolves issues. However, users frequently complain about hidden fees, poor customer service, and difficulties in managing bookings, leading to a mixed overall experience.

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Major Highlights of the Week

False Price Advertising
Users frequently encounter discrepancies between advertised prices and actual costs upon booking, leading to frustration and distrust. This issue undermines the app's credibility and suggests a need for more accurate price representation.
The app shows a flight for $149, but when redirected, the price jumps to $780.
Booking Errors
There are instances where users receive incorrect booking confirmations, such as wrong dates or locations, causing significant inconvenience and stress. This indicates a critical flaw in the booking system's accuracy and reliability.
I booked a car rental in San Francisco, but the confirmation was for a location 50 minutes away.
Scam Partnerships
Users report being directed to disreputable third-party vendors that engage in fraudulent practices, damaging Kayak's reputation. This highlights the need for stricter vetting of partner companies to ensure user safety and trust.
I was scammed out of $1000 by a rental car company Kayak directed me to.
App Performance Issues
The app frequently crashes or fails to load search results, leading to a poor user experience and driving users to competitors. This suggests a need for technical optimization and stability improvements.
Inaccurate Language Settings
Some users experience issues with the app defaulting to incorrect languages, with no apparent way to change it, which affects usability. This indicates a need for better language setting controls and user interface adjustments.
The app only talks to me in Spanish, and I can't find a way to fix it.
Privacy Concerns
There are reports of privacy breaches where users' personal information is shared without consent, raising significant security concerns. This necessitates a review of data handling practices to protect user privacy.
My girlfriend was able to access all my flight details just by referencing my last name.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
False Price Advertising
Users frequently encounter discrepancies between advertised prices and actual costs upon booking, leading to frustration and distrust. This issue undermines the app's credibility and suggests a need for more accurate price representation.
Booking Errors
There are instances where users receive incorrect booking confirmations, such as wrong dates or locations, causing significant inconvenience and stress. This indicates a critical flaw in the booking system's accuracy and reliability.
Scam Partnerships
Users report being directed to disreputable third-party vendors that engage in fraudulent practices, damaging Kayak's reputation. This highlights the need for stricter vetting of partner companies to ensure user safety and trust.
App Performance Issues
The app frequently crashes or fails to load search results, leading to a poor user experience and driving users to competitors. This suggests a need for technical optimization and stability improvements.
Inaccurate Language Settings
Some users experience issues with the app defaulting to incorrect languages, with no apparent way to change it, which affects usability. This indicates a need for better language setting controls and user interface adjustments.
Privacy Concerns
There are reports of privacy breaches where users' personal information is shared without consent, raising significant security concerns. This necessitates a review of data handling practices to protect user privacy.

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I booked a car rental through Kayak for the San Francisco Downtown Avis location. Kayak sent me a confirmation email for the exact location I selected. However, when I called Avis to confirm, I discovered that the reservation had actually been made for Foster City—almost 50 minutes away. Had I not double-checked, this mistake would have completely derailed my plans and sabotaged my trip. This is unacceptable. Kayak’s system either misdirected my reservation or failed to communicate correctly with Avis. I relied on the confirmation email, and it turned out to be wrong. This experience wasted my time and caused unnecessary stress. I will think twice before using Kayak again.
Ricky_bai
I reached this service via google flights and thought I booked a flight. The email from Kayak even said “it’s official, you’re going to so and so city.” As the flight date approached I got a check in reminder from them. But guess what, the flight was never booked and they never notified me! I was stranded having to buy a last minute ticket. Their super rude phone support kept telling me they called and it went to voicemail. But I had no missed call or voicemail from them. This has never happened to me in my years of flying, horrible service!
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I use kayak a lot to book flights and it always finds me the best flights. One time I took indigo to IST and it said it didn’t have TV Charging etc but it had everything.
Anjali Agarwal

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The quotes of the week

Hear from some of the most impactful users to drive changes
I booked a car rental through Kayak for the San Francisco Downtown Avis location. Kayak sent me a confirmation email for the exact location I selected. However, when I called Avis to confirm, I discovered that the reservation had actually been made for Foster City—almost 50 minutes away. Had I not double-checked, this mistake would have completely derailed my plans and sabotaged my trip. This is unacceptable. Kayak’s system either misdirected my reservation or failed to communicate correctly with Avis. I relied on the confirmation email, and it turned out to be wrong. This experience wasted my time and caused unnecessary stress. I will think twice before using Kayak again.
Candice Wu
App Store
I reached this service via google flights and thought I booked a flight. The email from Kayak even said “it’s official, you’re going to so and so city.” As the flight date approached I got a check in reminder from them. But guess what, the flight was never booked and they never notified me! I was stranded having to buy a last minute ticket. Their super rude phone support kept telling me they called and it went to voicemail. But I had no missed call or voicemail from them. This has never happened to me in my years of flying, horrible service!
Kelly Williams
Google Play
I use kayak a lot to book flights and it always finds me the best flights. One time I took indigo to IST and it said it didn’t have TV Charging etc but it had everything.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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