helloworld.com.au Reviews 200

TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Our consultant made an error in our flight bookings. She added the wrong flight date to the system when booking our final flight leg (Singapore to Brisbane). We observed this when reviewing the emaile... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We booked a trip to Africa with Kate from Hello World Surrey Hills for travel in June 2025. From start to finish everything was made easy for us and our trip was fantastic. We joined an Intrepid tour... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Booked a scandanavian tour with hello world Melton who they used Ben tours. Paid cash. Ben tours went under and I had to repay all accommodation and transfers. They will not refund me any extra cost t... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not do business with this group. They don't only rip off travellers but businesses also. How they got a contract with the Australian Government is beyond me. Federal Public Service staff booked out... See more

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About helloworld.com.au

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To all our customers, we make five key promises that ensure we deliver great value and service, every time.

No Online Booking Fees – So you can go further with every booking

Book Together & Save – Combine your flight and hotel in the same booking and save

Hotel Price Promise – Sleep easy knowing that you are getting the best hotel rates

24/7 Customer Support – We’re here for you all day, every day

Trustworthy, Safe and Secure – Your details are always safe in our hands

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

well done

All very good so far. Do not stay in selected asccommodation for another week.

24 June 2016
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Days Inn Hollywood

The staff were friendly and courteous I felt secure because the doors remained locked at all times and location was excellent.
The rooms are comfortable and clean as was the bathroom,

23 June 2016
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Just another flight

'HelloWorld' were efficient and reasonable at getting me to my destination and back. A pity the airline I chose was not as good.

21 June 2016
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Reply from helloworld.com.au

Hi Larry , Appreciate the review. Thanks

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great, honest and helpful

Hello world. Were great to book through. The flights I booked required changes. The team were at the end of a phone and responses and changes were quickly made X do all interction was courteous. Highly recommended

21 June 2016
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Reply from helloworld.com.au

Hi Jacquilene, Thanks for the review, we are happy to hear your experience making changes was positive.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Fantastic

They done everything for me it was great

21 June 2016
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Reply from helloworld.com.au

Hi Robert, Glad to be of assistance, thanks for the review.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Interface complicated, booking not streamlined

I am an experienced online user and traveller and I found the interface a little complicated and ended up booking a fare without check in luggage. The booking did not appear on my British Airways profile and I had to call them when I arrived in London to have a seat allocated (I am a gold frequent flyer).

21 June 2016
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Reply from helloworld.com.au

Hi Virginia, We appreciate the feedback, we are constantly looking for way to improve the website and are planning an upgrade on the 31Aug16 that should see greater transparency and clarity throughout the booking path.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rigid

Rigid unhelpful and un-understandable

21 June 2016
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Reply from helloworld.com.au

Hi Edward, We appreciate all feedback, thank you for the review. We are planning a major overhaul of the site on the 31Aug16, we are aiming for greater transparency and clarity for our customers so we hope you will find the new model more helpful and understandable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Prices

Offers the best price for flights. Cheaper fare offered than the host website of airline chosen. Highly recommended.

21 June 2016
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Reply from helloworld.com.au

Thanks for the review Rupinder

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Flight to Indonesia

I already have a flight booked to Bali through helloworld, but was trying to look for another flight for the end of the year, struggled to book the flight I wanted, ended up going to another travel agent. I already have a flight

21 June 2016
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Reply from helloworld.com.au

Hi Mulan, Thanks for the feedback, we are sorry to hear you struggled to book the flight you wanted, you may find it helpful to refine your search results by factors such as: number of stops, departure/ arrival time, price range, airlines and flight times.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience

The car booked was the one made available. This isn't always the case by competitors. Very pleased to be given a car with only 6000 km on the clock. Process was very quick and by a lovely helpful person.

21 June 2016
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Reply from helloworld.com.au

Hi Jean,
Thanks for the review.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent

We went with Hello World in August last yr to Canada and Alaska, what an awesome holiday, the scenery was just beautiful, in Canada and Alaska, The Coach we went on was also great, especially the driver, and also,the people on the coach, the only part we did,nt really enjoy was the cruise with Holland American Lines,the ship was a bit old ,the rooms were a bit disappointing, especially what we had asked for.

13 June 2016
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Reply from helloworld.com.au

Hi Beth, We appreciate your review and are pleased you had an awesome holiday.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

scam

I have book the return tickets from Perth to Kuala lumpur.
I was shocked when i received the confirmation.
Because flights was switched ( on confirmation its shows that we are travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Perth return).
I have called the customer services and received the terrible response. They said that i have to pay $40 website fee and $51 airline fee and then fare difference fee. That was $240 for per passenger.

I have a question for our Department Australian Consumer affairs that why these companies are running their business ..Department should have to cancel their Lic.

I am going for an official complaint.
I think that the Department need to revise all the reviews from top to bottom.

20 May 2016
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Reply from helloworld.com.au

Hi Vish, We understand you have also posted on an alternative review site. As per our other reply we are investigating what details were entered at time of booking and will reply when we have more information.
Kind Regards.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

TOTALLY INCOMPETENT

I paid $1,236 for a return flight Sydney to Paris, it then cost Helloworld $2,552 to rectify the errors they made with my booking. They even wanted me to pay for their errors with a refund after "upper management" approval. They offered me a $100 hotel voucher as "goodwill" and then sent a $75 one ! I have donated the voucher cost back to them to use towards customer service training. Do yourself a favour and use a reputable on line travel provider, most will price match Helloworld's prices and without incompetent and arrogant handling of your booking.

2 May 2016
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Reply from helloworld.com.au

Dear Marion, We are very sorry to hear that your experience was not a positive one. Unfortunately, due to a schedule change and communication breakdown with the airline errors were made, we subsequently had to pay to fix them. We do appreciate all feedback and will pass on your comments for further coaching opportunity.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst experience with a travel agent.

The online contact centre in the Philippines would have to be the worst contact centre in the world for a travel agency.

They are wasters of time and do not have a shred of professionalism in their bodies.

They will never give their word, to call you back, Always give you misleading information.

Had to go to the department of fair trading to get a resolution on a booking, after nearly a fortnight of hundreds of calls, and emails fell on deaf ears and blind eyes.

Do not deal with them. I certainly will not. EVER AGAIN!

27 April 2016
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Reply from helloworld.com.au

Hi Ned, If you could give us the booking reference we can investigate further.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ten months and no refund

Flight tickets were purchased by my husband early in 2015 - just prior to the date of departure, he was killed in a road accident. Ten months later and helloworld insist the refund was made, however, have not provided a statement or receipt from their bank, just a screenshot of the transaction processed on the Company's payment system. This does not actually prove the international transaction was processed successfully.

I have been informed verbally that the matter is closed, but nothing in writing.

I have requested the complaints procedure, contact details for the Customer Service Director and Ombudsman, yet have not received any of these details. I will take the matter further as it is unacceptable for a company to operate in this way.

20 April 2016
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Reply from helloworld.com.au

Hi Beth, I understand the support team have been in contact and the matter has been resolved.
Thank you

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

First name and title case combined..

Booking process was straightforward and flights are cheap however I am a little concerned that all my tickets read Shannonms McLay instead of Ms Shannon McLay. I am worried that because my title is combined with my first name it doesn't match my passport. The Helloworld stores are reluctant to provide any advice regarding this because it was booked online and not in store.

Number is - PBJTGA-981-669-3154

31 March 2016
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Reply from helloworld.com.au

Hi Shannon, Our customer Support team will be able to clarify for you, 1800 455 198 from within Australia. for Air bookings the title does appear after the first name.

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