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Veena
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 1:20 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
>>mee range ki yE Sollu babai nO sEsukOvacchugaa

cheyyachu, kani dorakadu kada. poni mimmalni cheyyana interview

btw aa ma'am theeseyyandi babu
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Jai
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 1:18 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
Hello Veena ma'am, ayinaa ee security vaaLLani interview cheyyaTamEnTi seap gaa?! mee range ki yE Sollu babai nO sEsukOvacchugaa? ;-)
enni chOTla peTTaaliraa baabU santakam! idEmainaa autograph aa?!
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Veena
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 1:16 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
ledule, aa job kashtam. kaani ma manager job ki esaru pedadam ani choostunna. emi pani paata vundadu. eppudu meetings lekapothey clients tho lunch ani dinner ani thiruguthu vuntaadu. aa job baga nachindi naku
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Chowdary
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 1:13 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
security valla job ki yesara pettava veena?
Balayya babu ne venta memu vunnamu....
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Deyyam
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 1:12 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
...Signature testing...1 2 3
Bhoot hoon main.
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Veena
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 1:08 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
correcte, kani vallatho maatladali kada mundu
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Deyyam
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 1:07 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
>> konthamandini choostene bhayam vestundi

Chaa..meeru marinu..Meeru maatladatam start cheste vaale bayapadataaru kada.
There is only one happiness in life,to love and be loved.
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Veena
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 1:05 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
>>vaala job kotteddamana ???

na bonda aa job nenemi chesukuntanu, paiga downtown lo vutnundi ma office, konthamandini choostene bhayam vestundi, ika security lo koorchuni rojantha vallani choodalante kashtame
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Veena
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 1:03 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
>>"it's a pressure" ani unDacchEmO

hearing problems emi levu lendi, pleasure ane annadu. btw hi jai
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Deyyam
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 1:03 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
Adenti security vaala meedha antha interest choopisthunnaru...

vaala job kotteddamana ???
There is only one happiness in life,to love and be loved.
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Chowdary
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 1:03 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
veena papam second shift vallu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Balayya babu ne venta memu vunnamu....
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Veena
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emi kadu, nene maree ekkuvasepu vallani disturb cheyytam endukani vachesa, athanu aithey inko ih aina kaburlu cheppevadu, koncham sepu aagi malli veltha second shift vallu vastaru
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Jai
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 1:01 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
http://web.archive.org/web/19990423231923/gremlin. chrr.ohio-state.edu/Travel/bewareof.html

Also, see this anTa... but well, this is also from the long past. Things might have changed.

kshaminchaali Veena madam, parichayamlOnE ilaa anEstunnanduku :-) "it's a pressure" ani unDacchEmO
enni chOTla peTTaaliraa baabU santakam! idEmainaa autograph aa?!
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Chowdary
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 12:58 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
direct ga cheppaleka ala cheppi vuntadu security vadu
Balayya babu ne venta memu vunnamu....
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Deyyam
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 12:55 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
>>it is pleasure talking to you ani kooda annadu

Hmm... athanu a vuddesam tho annado meeku ardham kaaledhu...
There is only one happiness in life,to love and be loved.
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Veena
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 12:53 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
>>security vallaki chiraku vachi vuntadi ne questions tho

emi kaadu, chivariki nenu vellipothunte, it is pleasure talking to you ani kooda annadu
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Godfather
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 12:53 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
BP mama
Dont try so hard, the best things come when you least expect them to!
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Jai
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 12:49 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
quote:

billa maama postu chadivi

adi chadivaavaa?! Hmmm! Surprising!

BTW, aa list lO chaalaa phone numbers (1998 lO valid) ippuDu pani cheyyavu... I used that list when I went to India in 2002. appaTikE chaalaa pani cheyyaTlEdu. But, don't get discouraged - adEm chinna list kaadugaa, print chEstE 74 pages vacchindi! :-)
enni chOTla peTTaaliraa baabU santakam! idEmainaa autograph aa?!
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Chowdary
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 12:49 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
security vallaki chiraku vachi vuntadi ne questions tho
Balayya babu ne venta memu vunnamu....
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Veena
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 12:47 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
>>security vallani yemani interview chesavu

rojantha ikkade koorchovalante visugu pettada? mee daggara guns vunnaya? evaraina id lekunda vaste emi chestaru, bathroom ki vellalante ela?ilantivi
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Deyyam
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 12:44 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
Veena gaaru..inthaki mee job ento ???
There is only one happiness in life,to love and be loved.
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Chowdary
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 12:44 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
security vallani yemani interview chesavu?
Balayya babu ne venta memu vunnamu....
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Veena
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 12:43 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
poddunnunchi bagane vundi okkadanne vundatam kani ippudu bore kodothondi, kaburlu chepptaniki evaru leru. koncham sepu cafeteria lo abbai tho kaburlu cheppi vachanu, koncham sepu security lo vallani interview chesanu. malli ippudu bore start ayyindi
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Chowdary
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 12:40 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
i am fine.
so enjoy anna mata
Balayya babu ne venta memu vunnamu....
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Veena
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 12:39 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
fine, eeroju maa team lo evvaru leru, maa line mottam lo nenu okkadaanne, full enjoy.
how r u
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Chowdary
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 12:38 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
how r u veena?
Balayya babu ne venta memu vunnamu....
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Veena
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 12:34 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
hi chowdary
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Sucharitha
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 12:26 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
bp garu, mottam US lo unna travel agents list anta icharu kada...
anywayz thanks everyone...inka me start calling them from today...
abhishek and suchi
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 11:38 am:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
hi veena
Balayya babu ne venta memu vunnamu....
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 10:31 am:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
bp

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Chowdary
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Posted on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 9:52 am:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
sucharitha satish phone no change ayyindi. call him at 3039499738
Balayya babu ne venta memu vunnamu....
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Posted on Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 8:40 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
denemma jeevitham intha pedda post aa
Member: Devdas Club
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Posted on Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 7:16 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
jeevitam meeda virakthi kalugutondi ee billa maama postu chadivi



take it easy......
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Posted on Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 6:59 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
lol@Billa_pichodu
CHIRU RULES
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Posted on Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 6:46 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
>>>>>try to agent from here........

nee kantey naade peddadiii




























nenu list gurinchi cheppa, nuvvemanukunnav
{naatho raa, gooba meeda naalugu istaa}
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Posted on Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 6:42 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
Sucharitha madam.....
try to agent from here........

California 3S International Travels (408) 243-5495
A2Z Tours & Travels (949) 766 6543 a2ztravel@earthlink.net
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Netto Travels (714) 633-3686
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Posted on Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 6:33 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
Kina post choosi bhayapadakandi. link ikkadundi.

http://www.cc.gatech.edu/grads/k/Prince.Kohli/agen ts.txt

{naatho raa, gooba meeda naalugu istaa}
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Posted on Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 6:31 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP
>>>>emanna online sites unnaya and travel agents >>>>perlu phone numberlu unte istara?

A SURVEY/REPORT OF TRAVEL AGENTS (May 18, 1998)
-------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------

This survey/report is ONLY about travel agents who sell airline tickets to
the Indian subcontinent (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka). I will
accept feedback only for agents serving those countries.

================================================== ============================

Note:

A current version of this survey may be obtained from one of the following sites:

WWW Home Page: http://Gremlin.chrr.ohio-state.edu/Travel/
FTP Location : ftp://gremlin.chrr.ohio-state.edu/Travel/TravelSur vey.Txt
EMail Address: lahiri@postoffice.chrr.ohio-state.edu Subject: travel survey

This Survey will still be posted on or around the 18th of every month
on soc.culture.indian, soc.culture.bangladesh, soc.culture.tamil,
soc.culture.indian.telugu, soc.culture.punjab, soc.culture.indian.delhi,
soc.culture.bengali, soc.culture.indian.kerala, soc.culture.indian.marathi,
soc.culture.indian.gujarati, soc.culture.indian.karnataka,
soc.culture.indian.info and rec.travel.asia.

================================================== ============================
If you had a good or bad experience with a travel agent, please let us know
so that your experience can be recorded here for the benefit of
other travelers. Participation in documenting our latest experiences is
essential to make this survey useful.

You may submit your experiences through the "Submit Experiences" link on
the home page http://gremlin.chrr.ohio-state.edu/travel/
Alternately, send me a mail with the subject line "travel agent report"
at this address: lahiri@postoffice.chrr.ohio-state.edu

Please include the date (the month and year) of your experience,
so travel agents who show improvements get the credit for it. Also, we
can see who are consistently 'good' agents.

The survey is based on personal experiences only. Travel agents (mostly
desi) who deal with travel to India/Pakistan/Bangladesh/Nepal/Sri Lanka
are surveyed based on actual experiences. This is not a posting for commercial
advertisement for or against any travel agent. In particular, I cannot
and will not accept any responsibility for some travel agent's loss
of business or any damages arising out of this posting.

Regards.... Santanu Lahiri
(lahiri@postoffice.chrr.ohio-state.edu)

p.s. Do check out the *BEWARE OF* section at the beginning of travel agent
listing.

p.p.s. There has been a change in formatting. The agents are now listed sorted
by Country Name.

================================================== ============================
General Notes: (Ticketing Dos and Don'ts)

The notes on this page have grown out of submissions and suggestions from seasoned
travellers, travel agents, and from experiences reported by travellers. Thanks to
those who have contributed their expertise. These notes will grow as more
information comes in.


Charging your tickets to a Credit card
-----------------------------------------

1. Charging your tickets to a credit card is safer. However, many travel agents
charge about 3% to 4% more to use this facility. Ask your agent.
Also insist on getting the credit slip (customer's copy) after you
pay by credit card. This will help you with the paper work with the
credit card companies, Better Business Bureau and so on in case you are
owed a refund and the agent gets nasty. The practice of charging extra
for credit cards may or may not be legal. You can report it to the local
business authorities and the credit card company but I don't know if they
will (or can) do anything.

To avoid paying extra on the credit card or for agents who don't accept
cards, you may want to send the payment using the transaction cheques
that credit card companies provide, sometimes without charging any
transaction fee. If you do this, check with the agent beforehand if they
will charge extra or not. Also, many credit card companies treat these
cheques same as cash advances - you start paying finance charges the moment
it is cashed. You may want to check with your card company as to
their policies.

2. There is a lot of misinformation about surcharge on credit cards. First of all,
there is no way a "good" agent can give you a competitive price for paying cash
if they charge same price for cash or charge unless, the ticket is a "regular"
ticket. In case of a regular ticket, the airline eats the cost of credit cards.
When you use the credit card, someone has to pay a fee. When you want the
cheapest possible ticket, you have to be willing to pay extra for the credit
card. It is a cost simply passed on to you. Otherwise those who don't want to
charge are paying higer price because the cost of credit card processing will
be added to every ticket.

3. Some agents charge you full fare if you pay by credit card, and then
reimburse the difference between full fare and discounted fare. But
be cautious.


Scouting For Tickets
---------------------

1. Don't call every agent and give them your passenger list. You will find
yourself in a jam because many agents will book you on the first airline you
mention. This can result in multiple bookings which are automatically
cancelled by the airline, through no fault of the agent.

2. Difference between a regular ticket and a consolidated ticket:
A regular ticket is a ticket issued by any agency using the airline ticket
pricing system. Your ticket comes directly out of the airline ticket pool.
A consolidated ticket is a ticket that comes from a special pool. The
airlines know that they cannot sell every single ticket on every plane. So
they reserve a block of seats for "consolidators". A consolidator is an
agency that has a contract with the airline to sell these tickets. Many
agents claim to be a consolidator because they know that the word
consolidator sells ticket. There really is no good way to check if an agent
is a consolidator for an airline. All consolidators sell to other agents. It
doesn't make any difference if an agent is a consolidator or not. Most times
the price of a ticket from a consolidator and any other agent is the same.
These tickets are much cheaper than the regular tickets unless the airline
is running a sale on the regular tickets.

3. Can you book yourself with the airline? If you want to purchase a regular
priced ticket then booking it yourself is no problem. But you usually can't
book your ticket with the airline if you want to buy a consolidated ticket.
However, there is no harm in trying to make a booking and then check if an
agent can pick up the ticket. No guarantees about fares, though.

4. You may be able to make your own reservations with the airlines directly,
and contact a travel agent just for the tickets. This may not always
work, since airlines may be overbooked during peak periods. Some travel
agents buy blocks of seats from airlines.

5. In case you are just shopping for a price, and already have a booking, do
not tell the agent about the reservations you made with the airlines directly.
Just get a price quote. Otherwise you leave a chance for a not-so-honest travel
agent to take over the ticketing without your authorization. On the same
subject, you should find out if the price is for the booking you made, or for
one the agent needs to make.

6. Just because an agent quoted you a price, do not expect that price to be
guaranteed unless you actually finalized the purchase, i.e. you agreed to
buy the ticket from the agent, at that price. Ticket prices can change, and
most agents will quote you their current price, which may be higher or lower
than what you were quoted earlier. You can, of course, mention the previous
quote and see if the agent will honor it. No harm in trying.


Waiting Lists
--------------

1. If one agent says that there are no seats available but he is waitlisting
you, please don't call 15 other agents and do the same thing! Here is what
happens: One agent has you as #20 on the waitlist; another #34 and so on.
When your name comes up for confirmation, most airline computers detect your
name more than once and auto-cancel you. So, now you have lost your chance
altogether. If you do have to go onto the waiting list, make sure the airline
confirms that the flight is indeed full, and then have one agent you trust
put you on, and then just wait it out and take the chance. Many airlines
don't allow multiple waitlists anyway.


Buying Tickets
---------------

1. Once you have booked your ticket, ask the agent to fax you the itinerary.
If for some reason they can't fax you right away, ask them to read it to you
so you can be sure that your name is spelled just like it is on your
passport and you are getting the dates/times that you want. Airlines are
very strict and they don't allow name to be changed without a fee if it is
incorrect. Sometimes if the error is minor enough (like a letter is left out
or incorrect) they may make an exception. If an error is made and you
already have your ticket, contact the agent about the error.

2. In most cases you need to keep calling the agent to remind him/her to
mail you the tickets in time.

3. Insist that the agent give you confirmed tickets.

4. Insist that the travel agent mails you the tickets by certified mail
or another express service to avoid the inconvenience if tickets get
lost in mail. Many agents will do this automatically. Clarify who pays
for it. It is to your advantage to pay the extra $10-$12 for the service
than to be chasing the mailman for your ticket. Most agents do not take
responsibility for tickets sent by regular mail. Express Services are
available from, among others, US Postal Services, UPS, FedEx, AirBorne, DHL etc.
An Overnight or 2nd Day delivery may be a good idea.

5. Make sure that the address on your cheque is your current address, or
cross the old address off. This way the agent would know not to mail
the tickets to the old address on the cheque. Or, include definite instructions
with your payment as to where the tickets should be mailed to.

6. Insist on a computer-generated ticket. There has been at least one report
recently of a hand-written ticket that was not honored by the Airline.
Check the box marked Status. If it does not say 'OK' then you do not have
a confirmed ticket.

7. Check the back of the ticket to see if the ticket was altered by the
agent. In one case, the ticket was originally under a different name, and
the agent had used red ink to emulate the red-carbon-copy. This was
noticeable on the back side of the ticket.


Confirming Your Tickets
------------------------

1. Insist that the agent give you confirmed tickets.

2. Don't depend on the agent to confirm your tickets for you. If at all
possible, before you pay the agent, call the airline and check if
your tickets are confirmed if the agent claims they are. If they aren't,
then give your agent a hard time. If they are, then save the confirmation
number.

3. Ask the Airline to fax you a copy of the confirmation. This will
usually have your confirmation number on it. It comes in useful later if
there is a dispute. In at least one case, the airline relented because the
passenger had the confirmation printout with him. So you should consider
taking it (or copies of it) along with you on your trip.

4. When checking the booking with the Airline, make sure you check the passenger
name(s) and flights/times. Always verify with the airline(s) that the entire
trip is confirmed before you leave. Confirm each and every leg of the flight
individually. Some travel agents have been known to lie about it.


Problems with your agent
-------------------------

1. It might be safer if the travel agency has been appointed by "ARC" and
"IATAN" and is a member of "ASTA" and has been in operation for a long
period of time.

2. In most cases you need to keep calling the agent to remind him/her to
mail you the tickets in time.

3. If a travel owes you a refund and gives you a hard time about it, you
may try approaching Better Business Bureau. It works sometimes.

4. In case of a dispute with out-of-state travel agents, even if one wins the
case in the courts of one's home state, one still has to move the case to
the courts of the other state and try and collect there. Quite impractical.

5. Do take the time to send me an e-mail to document your experience.
Please include the items required for the following table and more
about what you went through.

6. If possible, forward a copy of this survey to your agent to make them
aware that they are being monitored.


General, Trip Related
----------------------

1. Check the timings of the flights a couple of days prior to your flight.
Sometimes flight timings change after the tickets have been booked. If you
have connecting flights, there is a good possibility passengers on a cancelled
flight will be shifted to an earlier flight to enable them to make the connection.
It may save you a lot of harrassment and having to pay full rate fares at the
airport if your flight time has been moved up and you missed it because
you didn't know about it. The travel agent is usually not responsible for
keeping on top of flight schedule changes, although we get a few reports of
agents who have done it. Those are exceptions, not the norm.

2. Ask the agent and/or airlines if you need to join the frequent flyer
programme in advance.

3. Plan ahead early enough. Plan for contingencies. Some agents also offer
emergency services, so you may want to take their number with you,
just in case. If you have a printout/fax of your confirmation number, take
it (or copies of it) with you on the trip. It can lend you much credibility
if a dispute does arise.

4. Do not depend on this survey blindly. Do your homework and shop around
to get a good and safe deal.

5. Special Prices: Many times the airlines will be running special deals or
price wars/reductions that are never reflected in the survey. You can find
out about these by calling the airlines or from a service like One Link.
Web Address for One Link is http://www.sys1.com/ . A number of Airline Phone#
are also listed in the Airlines Info on the web site for this survey.

6. Buying tickets in India: If you are planning an INDIA-USA-INDIA trip,
or plan to make the payment in Indian currency, you may get a better deal
if you purchase the ticket from an agent in India. For USA-INDIA-USA trips,
check the agents listed in USA first. To quote an agent in India, "MOST
OF THE TIME it is cheaper to buy a ticket in US itself FOR A JOURNEY STARTING
IN US...except in few cases where India is the best place. I am getting a
lot of enquiries everyday from people asking me to quote a fare for USA-INDIA-USA
...TO give you an example...Atlanta-Delhi-Atlanta on Swiss Air here in India is
US$1945...while people in US can get it for US$900!! The main reason being that
price war is more prominent in US and they have thousands of fare basis to offer...
travel on Monday could be cheaper than on Thursday!!"


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Minor hassles, such as 'you need to keep calling the agent to remind to mail
you the tickets' are lumped in good experiences. See the comments column too.

Numbers in square brackets (e.g. [1]) indicate the number of responses since
the last survey posting. The total number of experiences with any agent to
date is the sum of previous experiences and those since the last posting.

Credit Card Column:
Y means credit card accepted at no extra charge.
N means credit card not accepted.
R means credit card is accepted with extra charge that is refunded later.
X means credit card is accepted with extra charge.
M means a rather mixed set of responses, you should ask the agent.
P means receipt needs to be signed in person.

At the end of the document appear all the emails received since the last
post. Look them up if you need more specific information about the updates
in the survey.

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CAUTION:
BEWARE OF:

-Airways of India (erstwhile Jupiter Travel) in NY. Took money
but did not send tickets.

-Viceroy Travels (aka Rohan Travels). Gave KLM tickets that the airline
said were stolen. They advertise in India Abroad.

-Speedways International. Got money in advance and gave lots of problems
with the ticket. In one case, sold tickets that the airline classified
stolen.

-Travel Travel Travel/All Points Travel/Par Travel: VERY unreliable. Did
not deliver tickets after getting payment multiple times.

-Magic Travels Inc.: Tickets sold classified as stolen.

-Caravan Travels Inc. (1101 Ave. U, 2nd Fl., Brooklyn, NY 11223): Cashed
cheque and disappeared.

-RIZ Travels (Iselin, NJ). Sold tickets which Delta claimed to be
bought using a stolen credit card in the middle of the journey.

-Jet Wings Travel (San Diego, CA). Raised prices after getting payment,
did not send tickets, has not refunded money, lied to BBB and Attorney
General's office.

-Lucky Travels (Contact: Rama Rao) Decamped with money. Client won suit
against him, but is still unable to collect.

-Midwood Tours & Travel: Decamped with money. Advertised in India Abroad.
Contact India Abroad for more info. Investigation being handled by
Mr. Doug Nass, Airline Reporting Corporation, Tel : 703-816-8136
1530 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 800, Arlington, Virginia 22209

-Hand-written tickets. Insist on printed ones. Hand-written ones may not
be honored by the airline.

-People who send you email saying they can get you confirmed tickets. Check
with the airline first if there are any seats available at all, or if the
waiting list is open. Never pay before confirming your booking with the
airline.

-Also check out the individual entries for each agent below. Be very
careful when buying tickets from the ones marked unreliable.

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Canada:
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Agent Name, Address |Experience | Credit | Latest |
and Phone Number |Good | Bad | Card | Experience |
-------------------------------------------------- -------------------------
Ontario:
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Alta Travels and Tours | 2 | | | Jan., 1997
Ph:-(613) 241-8888 | | | |
87 George Street, Market Mall, |--------------------------------------------
Ottawa, ON K1N 9H7 |Very professional, courteous. Nice to deal
Contact: Romina |with. Prompt. Good deal even at last minute.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Best International Travels | 4 | | N | May, 1996
and Tours | | | |
Ph:-(416) 961-2790 +--------------------------------------------
549 Parliament Street, |Reliable. Good prices. Helpful. Make sure
Toronto, ON |you get the correct exchange rate when
Contact: Mr. B. Varma |sending money as the rate fluctuates, and is
|beyond his control.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Canadian Executive Travels | | | | Feb., 1998
Ltd. | [1] | | |
Ph:-(416) 264-2193 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(416) 264-2257 |Good price & customer service. Friendly.
2555 Eglinton Ave. E. Suite |Very professional, efficient.
201A, Toronto, ON M1K 5J1 |
Contact: MOHAMED H. HAMID |
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
General Tours and Travel | 2 | | | Dec., 1997
Ph:-(613) 234-0550 | | | |
204-240 Catherine Street, |--------------------------------------------
Ottawa, ON |Polite, courteous. Informed about possible
Contact: Ms. Sabitha, Mr |cancellation of Air India Flight, and got my
Dhawan |tickets changed. Travel agency owner was a
|bit rude. Tickets are slightly pricey.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Gill International | 1 | | Y | Jan., 1998
Ph:-(905) 796-8800 | | | |
3 |--------------------------------------------
|Good exp. Got tix on short notice.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Handa Travel Services Ltd | | 1 | | Aug., 1996
Ph:-(613) 231-1111 | | | |
Billings Bridge Plaza, Ottawa, |--------------------------------------------
ON |Rude. Demands 50 dollars (non-refundable)
|deposit to make booking. Quotes very high
|prices. Poor Service.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Hari World Travels | 3 | | | Oct., 1997
Ph:-(416) 366-2000 | | | |
Fax:-(416) 366-6020 +--------------------------------------------
Toronto, ON |Professional, efficient, helpful. Good
Contact: Asha, Fatima |options. Good rates.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Pacesetter (Goway) Travels | 1 | | | March, 1995
Ph:1-800-387-8827 | | | |
(416) 322-1031 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(416) 322-1109 |Friendly, returns calls. Helpful.
3284 Yonge St., Suite 301, |
Toronto, ON M4N 3M7 |
Contact: Prundence Spry |
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Sharma Travels | | 2 | | 1994
Ottawa, | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Booked on an airline that suspended all
|flights but traveller wasn't informed. No
|refund. Rude.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------


Saskatchewan:
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
C-World Travels | 2 | | N | Sept, 1996
Ph:-(306) 949-1235 | | | |
Northgate Mall, Regina, SK |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Arvind (Andy) |EMail: patelv@meena.cc.uregina.ca
|Helpful, Prompt, Polite, Courteous, Reliable.
|Helpful to students. Low fares. Only flights
|from Canada
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------


Other/Unknown (Can):
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Emmanuel Travel | | | | 1996
Ph:-(514) 861-5133 | | | |
Montreal, |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Philomino Netto |
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France:
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Agent Name, Address |Experience | Credit | Latest |
and Phone Number |Good | Bad | Card | Experience |
-------------------------------------------------- -------------------------
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
La Route des Indes | | | | 0
Paris, | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Specialized on India Trips
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Le Monde de l'Inde et de | | | | 0
l'Asie | | | |
Ph:01 42 60 60 90 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:01 42 61 11 70 |Specialized on India Trips, know what they
Paris, |are talking about
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Nouvelles Frontieres | | | | 0
Paris, | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Widely advertised, cheap, service OK, not
|personal
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Voyageurs en Inde | | | | 0
Paris, | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Specialized on India Trips
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------


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Germany:
================================================== ==========================

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Agent Name, Address |Experience | Credit | Latest |
and Phone Number |Good | Bad | Card | Experience |
-------------------------------------------------- -------------------------
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Travel Overland | 1 | | N | Jan., 1995
Ph:-(06) 089 4481 550 | | | |
Fax:-(06) 089 4489 652 +--------------------------------------------
Worthstr. 49 D-81667, Munich, |Fantastic service. Flew munich->paris->
Contact: Strass |Bombay & back. Air France, $750, round trip.
|Changed return date in Bom at no charge.
|Infant fare only 10% of charged. Many want
|10% of official fare.
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India:
================================================== ==========================

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Agent Name, Address |Experience | Credit | Latest |
and Phone Number |Good | Bad | Card | Experience |
-------------------------------------------------- -------------------------
Maharashtra:
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Bhagyashri Travels Pvt. Ltd. | | | | 1997
Ph:0091-212-438582 | | | |
0091-212-422978, 435306 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:0091-212-477907 |EMail: vvgole@giaspn01.vsnl.net.in
'Bhagyashri', 81 Adhyapak |Web : http://www.plexustech.net/bhagyashri/
Colony, Sahakarnagar No.1, |Web Site has list of prearranged tours
Pune, 411 009. |
Contact: Vivek |
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Kajale Travels and Tours | 1 | | | Jan., 1997
Ph:0091-212-325141 | | | |
0091-212-356673 +--------------------------------------------
|Real good agency for hiring cars in and
|around Maharashtra.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------


New Delhi:
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Connections World Travel | 1 | | | Sept, 1997
Ph:+91 11 648-0037 | | | |
+91 11 622-2052/640-4587 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:+91 11 641-3850 |EMail: rseth@del2.vsnl.net.in
G-9, Vishal Bhawan, 95, Nehru |Prompt, Reliable, Friendly. Arranged visas
Place , New Delhi, Delhi 110 |to European Countries from India. Works with
019 |you on complicated schedules.
Contact: Rohit, Minnie, |
Jasmine, Supriya |
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
India Vision | 1 | | X | Feb., 1997
Ph:91-11-5707272 | | | |
91-11-5702828 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:91-11-5702929 |Somewhat expensive. Helpful, professional.
305-306,Guru Arjun Dev Bhawan, |
Ranjit Nagar Commercial |
Complex, New Delhi, 110008 |
Contact: Mr Madhu |
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Perfect Travels | 2 | | | July, 1997
Ph:+91 11 572 4462 | | | |
+91 11 572 1861 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:+91 11 575 1536 |EMail: perfect@giasdl01.vsnl.net.in
Telex:031 61013 |Good Service. Has sub-agencies in different
Telex:031 61013 New Delhi, |parts of India, equally good.
Delhi |
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Prime Travels | 1 | | | Nov., 1996
Ph:011-685-3314, 685-5688 | | | |
011-651-3314, 685-5270 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:011-686-2698 |EMail: primetvl@del2.vsnl.net.in
2, DDA Commercial Complex, |Web : http://www.macabel.com/prime
Mayfair Gardens, New Delhi, 16 |Can arrange for tickets if you send mail to
Contact: Mr. Arun Varma |him from here. However, see Ticketing Do/
|Don'ts, General Notes.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Vardaan Air Travels | | | N | 1996
Ph:91 11 684 9621 | | | |
91 11 692 1374 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:91 11 692 1585 |EMail: whizkids@giasdl01.vsnl.net.in
Ground Floor , A - 66 , New |Cell Phone# 00+98100 36810
Friends Colony , New Delhi, |
Delhi 110 065 |
Contact: Ashwani Kohli, Niti |
Kohli |
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West Bengal:
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Alps Travel | | 1 | | July, 1997
Calcutta, WB | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Could not get Amex on confirmed reservation,
|got the reservation cancelled instead.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Aruna Travel | | 1 | | Aug., 1997
Calcutta, WB | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Made promises, didn't deliver. Tried to sell
|unconfirmed tix. Tried to avoid refunding
|money for cancelled tix. Delivered same only
|when confronted in front of other clients.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------


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United States:
================================================== ==========================

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Agent Name, Address |Experience | Credit | Latest |
and Phone Number |Good | Bad | Card | Experience |
-------------------------------------------------- -------------------------
Alabama:
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Around The World Travel | 1 | | X | June, 1995
Ph:-(205) 945-1119 | | | |
Fax:-(205) 942-9981 +--------------------------------------------
267 West Valley Ave, Suite |Professional, prompt, courteous.
186, Birmingham, AL 35209 |
Contact: Arun Pimpalpure |
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Wholesale Travel | 6 | | X | Nov., 1996
Ph:-(205) 881-2331 | | | |
Fax:-(205) 883-5785 +--------------------------------------------
915 San Ramon Avenue, |EMail: nagrawal@hiwaay.net
Huntsville, AL 35802 |Responsive, good prices, works with you.
Contact: Nisheeth Agrawal, |Professional, helpful, responds to calls and
Denise |e-mails.
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Arizona:
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Deep Travels | 3 | | | Jan., 1998
Ph:-(602) 545-9310 | | | |
Phoenix, AZ |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Deepa Bajaj |EMail: deeptrv@goodnet.com
|Helpful, Reliable, Easy to work with.
|Professional. Good Service. Good at last
|minute ticketing.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Falcon Wings Travel II | | 2 | X | Dec., 1995
(Phoenix, AZ, Now Defunct) | | | |
Ph:-(602) 244-2446 +--------------------------------------------
Phoenix, AZ |Slow. Did not keep customer updated with
Contact: Sandeep (Sunny) |info. Changed name to Skyspeed Travels, and
|then to Travellers Edge. Not affiliated to
|Falcon Wings, Los Angeles.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Sky High Tours & Travels | 8 | | Y/X | Dec., 1996
Ph:-(602) 246-2929 | | | |
(602) 2GO-AWAY +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(602) 303-9489 |EMail: MSHAH76087@aol.com
2121 W. University Dr, Tempe, |Low rates, professional, patient.
AZ 85281 |Trustworthy. Helpful. A bit slow sometimes,
Contact: Mr. Miheer Shah/Mrs. |but works to you to schedule your flights,
Beena Shah |Quick to refund money.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Skyspeed Travel & Tours (was | 1 | 2 | | April, 1996
Falcon Wings AZ) | | | |
Ph:-(602) 26-SPEED +--------------------------------------------
(602) 267-8835 |EMail: Sunnyt@tribeca.ios.com
5040 E McDowell Road, Phoenix, |Good in an emergency. Helpful. Used to be
AZ 85008 |Falcon Wings in Phoenix, AZ. Has switched
Contact: Sunny or Deepa |name to Travellers Edge.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Travellers Edge (Erstwhile | 1 | 4 | | Jan., 1997
SkySpeed, Falcon Wings) | | | |
Scottsdale, Greater Phoenix, |--------------------------------------------
AZ |Bounced refund cheque, refused to return
Contact: Sandeep (Sunny), |money. Changed name from Falcon Wings to
Deepa |SkySpeed to Travellers Edge. Ratings have
|been carried over. Avoidable. May have
|changed name to/joined Universal Travels.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------


California:
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
3S International Travels | 2 | | X | Feb., 1998
Ph:-(408) 243-5495 | [1] | | |
2980 Stevens Creek Blvd, |--------------------------------------------
Suite 370, San Jose, CA 95128 |Professional, Friendly, Helpful. 4%
Contact: Rashid Kutty |Surcharge for Credit Cards. Slow to send tix.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
A2Z Tours & Travels | 4 | | N/X | Nov., 1997
Ph:-(714) 855-0689 | | | |
Fax:-(714) 855-2344 +--------------------------------------------
23300 Orange Ave. #2, Lake |EMail: a2ztravel@earthlink.net
Forest, CA 92603 |Web : http://home.earthlink.net/~a2ztravel
Contact: Amit & Zelam Chaubal |Prompt, Courteous. Works with you. Good Fare
|for Malaysian.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Adore Travels | 4 | 1 | N/X | Jan., 1997
Ph:-(310) 859-8740 | | | |
Fax:-(310) 859 8982 +--------------------------------------------
1494 S. Robertson Blvd. Suite |Friendly, helpful, competitive fares. A bit
201,, Los Angeles, CA 90035 |abrupt sometimes. Quick answer by phone.
Contact: Sriyal Kumarage, Mr. |
Puni, Mr. Ravi |
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Airlink Tours & Travel | 1 | 1 | | Dec., 1997
Ph:-(310) 558-4405 | | | |
Fax:-(310) 558-0520 +--------------------------------------------
4248 Overland Av. Suite 1, |Good Service, Prompt, Helpful. Altered date
Culver City, CA 90230 |of 2nd on tix by hand to 12th, w/o permit
Contact: Shahzad, Amin, Sunny |from airline, sent tix late, caused pax to
|miss int'l flight - TWICE, wasted local
|flight by misinforming pax. Refused to
|return money, blamed it on another agent.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
All Star Travels | | 1 | | June, 1995
Santa Clara, CA | | | |
Contact: Mr. Gani |--------------------------------------------
|Unreliable. Changes dates without consulting.
|Rude. Avoidable.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
American Dream Travels (was | 6 | 3 | X | Sept, 1996
Kohinoor Travels) | | | |
Ph:-(408) 241-9155 +--------------------------------------------
3083 El Camino Real, Santa |Low price. Inefficient & slow. Quick and
Clara, CA 95051 |professional according to another. Rude.
Contact: Deepa |Unreliable.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Amglow Travels | 2 | 3 | X | Nov., 1996
Ph:-(510) 652-5573 | [1] | | |
(510) 223-2720 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(510) 652-9107 |Helpful, courteous, reliable, gets decent
5901 Christie Avenue, Suite |prices. Slow. Mixed up flight timings. Did
#207, Emeryville, CA 94068 |not follow client requests about mailings.
Contact: Smitha Iyer |Forgot something which caused the Airline to
|cancel reservation. Poor service, not
|helpful. Insensitive to client needs. Forgot
|Wheelchair requirements. Does not record
|conversation details with client.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Answer Travels | 12 | 3 | X | Oct., 1997
Ph:-(818) 797-7017 | | | |
3118 Villa Knolls Drive,, |--------------------------------------------
Pasadena, CA 91107 |Works from home. Low rates. Very efficient.
Contact: Shukla Reyes |Prompt. Quick refund of cancelled tickets.
|Good prices even at very short notice.
|Pleasant. Trustworthy. Insulting in one case.
|Raised price by $20 (taxes), abusive,
|discourteous. Now will send quote by fax to
|avoid confusion.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Baring's Continental Travel | 1 | | | Aug., 1995
CA | | | |
Contact: Sharon Barings |--------------------------------------------
|Prompt, courteous, helpful.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
CN Travels | | 1 | | Dec., 1995
Ph:-(310) 402-9294 | | | |
Fax:-(310) 865-8974 +--------------------------------------------
18102 Poineer Blvd., Suite |Lied about confirmation and took the money.
103, Artesia, CA 90701 |Very unreliable.
Contact: Minesh |
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Continental Travels | | 2 | | 1996
Ph:-(408) 293-2880 | | | |
San Jose, CA |--------------------------------------------
|Did not inform about unconfirmed
|reservations, canceled flights etc. Not
|professional.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Dream Travel Agency | 7 | | | Nov., 1997
Ph:-(408) 245-5994 | | | |
Fax:-(408) 245-5994 +--------------------------------------------
395 Ano Nuevo Ave., Suite 416, |EMail: dream@best.com
Sunnyvale, CA 94086 |Courteous, reliable, prompt in returning
Contact: Manoj Goyal, Monica |calls. Obtained tickets at short notice.
Goyal |Reasonable fares. Did not call back at all
|in one case. Responsive, got tix at short
|notice, also increased price at last minute
|(consolidator increased price?)
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
E-Z Travels | 23 | 3 | X | Dec., 1997
Ph:-(310) 836-1477 | | | |
10202 Venice Blvd., Suite |--------------------------------------------
203A, Los Angeles, CA |Very efficient and courteous. Works hard to
Contact: Laila, Zara Ahmed, |keep customers happy. Returns calls and
Maya |keeps you informed once they know you will
|buy tickets from them. Prompt. Lots of
|problems in returning some money in a few
|cases. A bit unprofessional about returning
|calls sometimes. Occassionally Very
|Satisfactory. Once sold unconfirmed tix,
|raised prices at last moment, did not book
|tix for spouse. Another time very prompt and
|helpful. Later experience satisfactory.
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Euro Asia Travels | | 1 | | Feb., 1997
Ph:619-277-2323 | | | |
San Diego, CA |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Harjeet Sandhu |Delayed mailing tix till last moment. Double-
|charged for tix. Wrote refund check on
|closed bank account. Hadn't returned money.
|Check BBB reports.
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Falcon Wings Travel (Los | | | | 1996
Angeles, CA) | | | |
Ph:-(310) 417-3590 +--------------------------------------------
Los Angeles, CA |Not affiliated to Falcon Wings, Arizona
Contact: Mr Aftab Khan CEO, |(Agent Sunny)
Dr. Parks |
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Five Star Travels | | 1 | X | Sept, 1996
San Jose, CA | | | |
Contact: Samira |--------------------------------------------
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FreeWorld Tours & Travel | | 2 | | March, 1998
1533 Franklin Street, San | | | |
Francisco, CA 94109 |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Victor |unprofessional, lied about confirmation,
|mailed invalid tickets, canceled reservation
|without client approval, asked to pay more
|money after delivering the tickets. Cashed
|check, then cancelled tix. Booked pax on
|discontinued IA flight.
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Ganti Travels | 6 | 1 | | April, 1998
Ph:-(408) 263-0149 | [1] | | |
Milpitas, CA |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Geeta |Good service. Helpful. Did not call back at
|all. Good deal on tix, promptly delivered.
|Passed on extra discount for loer prices
|after payment was made. Last: Unprofessional.
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Good Wind Travels | 13 | | Y | Dec., 1997
Ph:-(818) 918-1992 | | | |
1414, S. Azusa Avenue, Suite |--------------------------------------------
B-10, West Covina, CA 91791 |Calls back. Good prices, prompt, courteous.
Contact: Indira, Steve |Low Prices. Does not always call back.
|Professional, helpful.
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Himalayan Treasures & Travels | 2 | | | Dec., 1997
Ph:1-800-223-1813 | [1] | | |
(510) 222-5307 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(510) 223-5309 |EMail: treks92646@aol.com
CA |Prompt to respond to queries. Sent tix in a
Contact: Govind Shani |week. Helpful. Professional. Fares may be
|high.
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Ila Kothari | 4 | | X | Dec., 1997
Ph:-(408) 723-7255 | | | |
(650) 327-7030 +--------------------------------------------
San Jose, CA |Got tix in peak season. Works hard. Reliable.
Contact: Ila Kothari |Truthful, helpful. Called back after trip to
|verify all went ok. Admitted mistake in
|pricing, but left upto client to pay
|difference or not.
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Infinity Travels | 4 | 1 | Y/X | Nov., 1997
Ph:-(408)-245-8444 | | | |
Sunnyvale, CA |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Lata, Mahesh |Courteous, professional. Helpful.
|Competetive prices. Rude once.
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Innovative Travel Services, | 5 | 7 | X | July, 1997
Inc | | | |
Ph:-(408) 737-8822 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(408) 773-9335 |Helpful, prompt, competitive fares. Very
510 Lawrence Expy, Suite 221, |unhelpful in one case with travel plans.
Sunnyvale, CA |Also once delayed till the last minute to
Contact: Rita, Reshum(?) |inform that she could not book tix. Did not
|return calls, again. Discourteous. Kept
|money for a long time, did not send tix,
|returned money after threatening legal
|action. Rude.
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Inter Express Tours & Travel | 2 | | Y/X | Oct., 1996
Inc. | | | |
Ph:-(818) 308-3136 +--------------------------------------------
(818) 445-3136 |Prompt, courteous, reliable. Credit cards
Fax:-(818) 308-1323 |accepted. Good for Singapore Airlines
711 W. Valley Bl. #304, |
Alahambra, CA 91803 |
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Jet Wings Travel | 6 | 7 | X | Nov., 1996
Ph:-(619) 578-4696 | | | |
San Diego, CA |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Shirley Kelley |Filed for bankruptcy in November 1996
|Cooperative, competitive rates, promptly
|returns calls. Friendly. Mailed tickets to
|India by Express Mail. Delayed repayment for
|a long time. Reliable. Courteous. Some bad
|experiences - did not provide info when a
|flight was cancelled. Did not return calls.
|Latest: Lied about confirmations, rude,
|raised prices by $200+ after getting money.
|uncooperative, hasn't returned payment for
|months.
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Kay Aar Travels | 5 | 5 | | Dec., 1997
Ph:-(415) 788-7222 | | | |
San Franciso, CA |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Sunil |Unco-operative. Won't call back. Extremely
|rude. Did cancel ticket when asked. Had to
|go thru attorney to get refund. Brusque.
|Reliable in a few cases. More expensive than
|others once. Good rates otherwise. Changed
|prices after tix were confirmed. Hiked fare
|twice, issued waitlisted tix. Improved since.
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Khajala Travels | 1 | | X | March, 1995
Ph:-(818) 576-2455 | | | |
Alhambra, CA |--------------------------------------------
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Kohinoor Travels | 6 | 3 | X | Sept, 1994
Santa Clara, CA | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Low price. Inefficient & slow. Quick and
|professional according to another. Rude.
|Unreliable. May have changed name to
|American Dream Travel.
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Kona Kai Travels | 1 | | | Jan., 1995
San Diego, CA | | | |
Contact: Chuck Bhasin |--------------------------------------------
|Courteous, reliable.
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Kona-Kai International | | | | 1996
Discount Travel | | | |
Ph:-(619) 454-3066 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(619) 454-3464 |EMail: ak@pcsi.com
7817 Herschel Ave., Suite 201, |Fluent in many languages.
, La Jolla, CA 92037 |
Contact: Padminee Marathe |
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Maazda Travels | 5 | 4 | N | Dec., 1997
Ph:-(310) 273-9100 | | | |
(415) 398-7777 +--------------------------------------------
Beverly Hills, San Francisco, |Courteous, efficient. Low price. Helpful in
CA |a case of a missed connection. Sent tickets
Contact: Vinitha (at San |by federal express ($7.00 charge) when faxed
Francisco) |a copy of the cheque. Not reliable. Claimed
|to have bought tix when he hadn't. The SFO
|branch seems to be reliable. May be a little
|expensive. Last: Poor service even at SFO.
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Mascot Travels | 2 | | N | Nov., 1996
Ph:-(310) 839-9422 | | | |
CA |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Kalyani Mahadevan |Reliable, honest. Low fares. Tickets
Iyer |delivered on time.
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Nagina Travels | 1 | | | Sept, 1997
Ph:-(510) 656-7280 | | | |
CA |--------------------------------------------
|Good service
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Netto Travels | 1 | | | Aug., 1995
Ph:-(714) 633-3686 | | | |
Orange, CA |--------------------------------------------
|Good service and prices.
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Om Travels | 21 | 9 | X | Feb., 1998
Ph:-(408) 988-2090 | | | |
Fax:-(408) 988-2326 +--------------------------------------------
4041 Davis St., Santa Clara, |If he is doubtful, says so clearly. Sent
CA 95054 |faxes to India of university students. Hunts
Contact: Mr. Kishan (Santa |for the cheapest deal. Calls back. Prompt.
Clara), Mr. Vasi (Sunnyvale?) |Courteous. Honest and helpful. Need to keep
|on top and check things out for yourself.
|Bad experience - goofed up various ticketing
|details. Unprofessional & impolite sometimes.
|Messed up accomodations, meal requirements
|once. Another time tix were unconfirmed till
|passenger was in India, charged much more
|than quoted. Yet another experience very
|good. Later, very nice experience, best
|rates. Phone Answering needs to improve.
|Mixed up all sorts of details. Another time,
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Onkar Travels | 1 | 1 | | Sept, 1994
San Francisco, CA | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Rude. Lied about ticket being ready. Helpful,
|no complaints. Customer had to resort to
|collection agency to collect money in one
|case.
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Paru's Travel and Tour | 31 | 8 | X | Feb., 1998
Ph:-(818) 703-6060 | | | |
Fax:-(818) 703-6633 +--------------------------------------------
Los Angeles, CA |Quick. No problems. Polite, courteous.
Contact: Irene, Geeta, |Suggest ways to beat the complexities of
Sulochana (Su) |regulations regarding stopovers, minimum
|stay, etc. Helpful with changes in travel
|plan. Efficient. Kept the quoted low price
|even after the airlines raised it becuase of
|oil prices. Some time in the past, he
|received a lot of negative publicity on the
|net. Dragged feet on ticket issue. Deal with
|Geeta/Mohan. Others may be rude, refused to
|take msgs. Dragged heels a bit on peak
|season tix. Rude. Another time exceptional
|service.
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Princy Travels | 20 | 1 | | Feb., 1998
Ph:-(650) 917-1937 | | | |
Fax:-(650) 917-1950 +--------------------------------------------
960 North San Antonio Rd, |EMail: travel@imc2000.com
Suite 161, Los Altos, CA 94022 |Web : http://www.imc2000.com/travel
Contact: Mr.Wilson/Mrs.Ancy/ |Handles many major Airlines. Multilingual
Mr.Philip |Agents. Good Service. Reasonable Prices.
|Bookings accepted through E-Mail. Calls back.
|Accepts CredCards only in person. Has fares
|to different Indian cities from various
|places in US listed on their web page if you
|are flying soon. Fares on Web Site are final.
|Card Charge and Tax extra. Did not call back
|in one case due to computer problems. Fast
|refunds.
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Prominent Travel Inc | 1 | | | Sept, 1997
Ph:-(714) 632-9151 | | | |
Fax:-(714) 632-9536 +--------------------------------------------
3290 East Coronado Street, |Courteous, Responsive, Prompt. Prompt
Anaheim, CA 92807 |refunds on cancelled tix.
Contact: Bhupen, Devi Desai |
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Punjab Travels | 1 | | | Dec., 1995
Ph:-(408) 441-7570 | | | |
(415) 941-2763 +--------------------------------------------
CA |Sincere
Contact: Mr. Prem |
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Roy Travels | 11 | 2 | X | Nov., 1997
Ph:-(408) 578-3598 | | | |
(408) 365-9809 +--------------------------------------------
San Jose, CA |Prompt, courteous, competitive price.
Contact: Milli |Helpful with emergency ticketing and when
|ticket was lost. Tends to do some last
|minute work, so be careful. Slightly
|unreliable. Returns calls. Got tix even at
|short notice, later moved return date to
|accomodate customer. One time rude & abrupt,
|did not return calls, raised prices after
|booking.
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Royal Air Travel | 5 | 3 | | July, 1996
Ph:-(800) 380-3330 | | | |
909-396-5500 +--------------------------------------------
3810 Wilshire Blvd., Suite |Helpful, courteous, reliable. However,
1204, Los Angeles, CA 90010 |apparently, sold STOLEN tickets for Delta.
Contact: P.N. Divakaran |Apparently blacklisted by the airline as a
|result. Be careful. after getting money,
|issued waitlisted tix, with wrong name.
|Refused to confirm return trip.
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S K Travel & Tours | 7 | | | March, 1998
Ph:-(310) 204-5333 | | | |
Fax:-(310) 204-5417 +--------------------------------------------
3445 Mentone Ave ste 114, Los |EMail: sktravels@hotmail.com
Angeles, CA 90034 |Web : http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/2674
Contact: Lalitha |Good service on several trips. Good prices,
|Patient. Attention to details such as veg.
|meals. Courteous & Helpful. Took care of
|details.
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Sai Travels (1) | 4 | 8 | Y/X | Nov., 1997
Ph:-(650) 790-3434 | | | |
(510) 657-1724? +--------------------------------------------
Fremont, CA |Reliable, courteous. Had to send in partial
|payment ($400) after which they confirmed
|ticket and promptly mailed it. Put on hold
|for 8 minutes, took down info, but never
|called back. Quite unprofessional. Quoted
|wrong fare - again. Put on hold for long
|times. Rude. Rude Again. And Again. Booked
|tix in wrong name. Lied about correcting it.
|Another time on wrong date. Did not call
|back. Another time very good, no problems.
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Sai Travels (3) | | 6 | | Jan., 1995
San Jose, CA | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Rude. Asked for payment 2 months in advance,
|and did not send tickets for a month. Needed
|to pick up the tickets in person. Long phone
|hold time. Appalling service. Will not make
|reservations without prepayment. Lied about
|resvervations, legal recourse necessary to
|get money back.
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Shoppers Travel | 1 | | | Dec., 1994
Ph:-(415) 291-0999 | | | |
Fax:-(415) 291-9313 +--------------------------------------------
870 Market St Ste 409, San |
Francisco, CA 94102 |
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Silver Wings Travel | 3 | | | Jan., 1998
Ph:-(818) 386-2300 | | | |
15456 Ventura Blvd, Suite 102, |--------------------------------------------
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 |Quite reliable, pleasant. Professional. Very
Contact: Kushal Vira(Owner), |good in emergencies. Got tix on very short
Noni, Sanjeev |notice. Efficient. May be expensive.
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Skybird Tours and Travels | 2 | | | Jan., 1998
Ph:510-792-0666 | [1] | | |
Fax:510-792-8749 +--------------------------------------------
MN |Good Service, Deal, even on very short
Contact: Deepa, Puja |notice. Competitive prices. In emergency
|sent tix w/o payment. Offered useful tips.
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Skypak Tours and Travels | | | |
CA | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|see Valley Skypak.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Sunnyvale Travels | 14 | 8 | X | March, 1998
Ph:-(408) 245-5090 | [1] | | |
1220 Towncenter Lane, CA |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Halima Valani, Jyoti |Competitive rates. Polite and efficient.
Kopparapu, Ms Ferry |Rude in one case. Service had deteriorated
|for a while - calls not returned, rude.
|Refused to honor itinerary commitments. For
|a while good, courteous & efficient, helpful,
|patient, trying hard to improve quality of
|service. Very good. Attention to details.
|Mention this survey. Rude and insulting.
|Again. Last: Good Service, Prompt &
|Informative. Does not call back.
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Super Travel (II) | 1 | | | Oct., 1997
Ph:-(510) 226 9453 | | | |
CA |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Shams |Friendly, honest. Good prices.
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Trade Wings Tours & Travel | | | | March, 1998
Ph:-(310) 372-3961 | [1] | | |
Fax:-(310) 372-2770 +--------------------------------------------
1637 Curtis Avenue, Manhattan |Good Service. Extended hours. Polite. May
Beach, CA 90266 |not be cheapest.
Contact: Gandhi Charugundala |
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TravelMax International | | | |
Ph:-(800) 958-6299 | | | |
3421 Via Oporto, Newport |--------------------------------------------
Beach, CA 92663 |EMail: loum@erols.com
Contact: Loumis Taylor |
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Trips & Travels | 7 | 1 | X | Sept, 1996
Ph:-(408) 982-9400 | | | |
Santa Clara, CA |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Raj, Usha |Reliable. Honest. Unreliable and dishonest
|in one case. Polite. Merged with Sai Travels.
|Cancelled the ticket after selling it! Did
|not return calls once
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United Tours And Travel | 12 | 2 | X | Oct., 1997
Ph:-(510) 794-8890 | | | |
37053 Cherry Street, Suite |--------------------------------------------
#101, Newark, CA |Polite, returns calls, no problems with
Contact: Najib, Ruksana, |reservations. Competitive rates. Prompt.
Maqsood |Helpful in emergency. Screwed up hotel
|reservations and arrogant once. Last - Good
|Service & Price. Went out of his way to
|accomodate a stopover without extra charge.
|Returns phone calls promptly. Issued
|waitlisted tix as confirmed, client forced
|into paying more, wrong date & flight. Wrong
|date again. Arrogant about errors. Forced
|client to pay more to correct dates.
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United Travels | | 1 | | April, 1996
Fremont, CA | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Rude. Refused to book tickets till payment
|received.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Universal Travel | 2 | | N | May, 1996
Ph:-(916) 442-8747 | | | |
Fax:-(916) 442-2080 +--------------------------------------------
1005, 12th Street (Between J & |Great service and prices. Helpful.
K), Sacramento, CA 95814 |Wholesaler for PIA.
Contact: Mrs. Jeet |
Sandhu(Owner/mgr) |
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Upul's Travel Service | 3 | 1 | X | Jan., 1997
Ph:-(818) 918-9770 | | | |
(213) 686-1616 +--------------------------------------------
Los Angeles, CA |Doesn't make promises he can't keep.
Contact: Syed |Explains things clearly. Mixed up flight
|timings once. Good Price, Courteous. E-Mail
|address upul@delphi.com is not valid any
|more.
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Valley Skypak | | 2 | | Dec., 1994
Conoga Park, CA | | | |
Contact: Shahid/Paresh |--------------------------------------------
|Rude, unreliable. Dishonest. Being tried in
|small claims court. Also runs Skypak Tours
|and Travels?
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Vani Travels | 7 | | | July, 1997
Ph:-(818) 776-1766 | | | |
CA |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Bhupinder Sawhney |Returns calls. Honest. Prompt. Helpful. Good
|fares on short notice. Reminds you about
|'gotcha'-s. Calls back promptly with info.
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World Enterprise | 3 | 1 | X | Dec., 1997
Ph:-(408) 378-4880 | | | |
831, West Rincon Ave, Cambell, |--------------------------------------------
CA 95008 |Professional, prompt, courteous, very
Contact: Anu |helpful. Raised prices at the last minute.
|Threatened to sue if did not buy tickets
|from her. Misled about confirmation. Asks
|you to call back, but remembers you.
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Zenith Travel Agency | 1 | | | Sept, 1994
Ph:-(800) 563-2731 | | | |
(310) 402-1710 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(310) 402-1710
11428 E. Artesia Blvd, |
Artesia, CA 90701 |
Contact: Ritu |
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Colorado:
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Accel Travel | 1 | | Y | Sept, 1995
Ph:-(303) 337-1122 | | | |
Denver, CO |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Usha Murali |Courteous, efficient, prompt.
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ETS inc. | 3 | | Y/X | Dec., 1994
Ph:1-800-303-5427 | | | |
Denver, CO |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Abban M. Elias |Good fares on Delta. Prompt. Efficient.
|Phone disconnected as of Jan 1998. Out of
|business?
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Mt. Everest Travel | | | | 1996
Ph:-(303) 620-9306 | | | |
Fax:-(303) 690-8788 +--------------------------------------------
1533 Champa Street , Denver, |
CO 80202 |
Contact: Sam Shrestha |
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Connecticut:
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East-West Travels | 1 | | X | Jan., 1993
Ph:-(203) 649-3986 | | | |
Fax:-(203) 645-8022 +--------------------------------------------
Manchester, CT 06040 |Reliable and trustworthy.
Contact: Ram |
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Global Travel | 14 | 1 | | Sept, 1997
Ph:-(203) 325-0442 | | | |
(203) 325-2529?? +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(203) 969-7118 |EMail: globaltvl@aol.com
426 Courtland Ave. Suite #4, |Web : http://www.ctbusiness.com/global_travel.h
Stamford, CT 06906 |Courteous, Professional, Prompt. Helpful.
Contact: Mrs. Sandhya Bazaj, |Seems good for Royal Jordanian. Good Fare on
Rajiv |Short Notice. Reliable. Quick to respond in
|emergency. Follows up even after delivering
|tix. Did not call back, claimed booking
|without making one. Excellent service in
|another case, tix even mailed to India
|before getting paid.
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KM Travels | | 1 | | Jan., 1998
Ph:-(860) 561-9709 | | | |
|--------------------------------------------
Contact: Mani |Forgot to confirm domestic ticket in India,
|Pax had to pay more for tix.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Universal Travels | 7 | 1 | Y/R | July, 1992
Ph:-(800) 922-3267 | | | |
(203) 562-4557 +--------------------------------------------
CT |Reliable. May not be the cheapest. Efficient.
Contact: Mr. Lokesh |Good deals on Sabena Belgian Airlines. Got
|confirmed seats on Air India on the day of
|travel with less than 5 hours to catch
|flight. Polite. IA connection info. Gives
|refund only with great difficulty.
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Florida:
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Asfar Travels | 1 | | |
Ph:-(813) 626-5522(old) | | | |
Tampa, FL |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Rashida Lokhandawala |Good deal. No problems.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Bharat Travels | 2 | | | Nov., 1994
Miami, FL | | | |
Contact: Faryal Kara, Mrs. |--------------------------------------------
Gumutha |Prompt. Very reliable. Returns calls
|promptly. Gets tickets at short notice. Are
|the GSAs for Sahara India Airlines too.
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Dollarwise Travel III | | | |
Ph:-(305) 772-5025 | | | |
1901 W. Cypress Creek Road, |--------------------------------------------
Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
Contact: Mr. Mustafa |
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Dollarwise Travels | 5 | | X | March, 1996
Ph:-(800) 343-0071(?) | | | |
Miami, FL |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Bharat Patel, Khaled |Helpful, reliable. Does not accept personal
Quaraishi |cheques.
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Offshore Travels | | 1 | | May, 1995
Tarpon Springs, FL | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Sold unconfirmed unauthorized tickets. Did
|not refund money.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Orient Travel Services | | 1 | | Feb., 1998
Tampa, FL | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Rude
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Travel Network | 4 | | X | Sept, 1996
Ph:-(407) 699-2100 | | | |
Winter Springs, FL |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Ravi Patel |Courteous. Reliable. Prompt. $40 charge on
|credit cards. Agent for British Airways
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Georgia:
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AC Travels | 1 | | | Jan., 1996
Smyrna, GA | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
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Akash Travel | | 1 | | Jan., 1997
6543 Seven Oaks, Tucker, GA | | | |
30084 |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Suresh & Zharna Shah |Took money, did not mail tix, did not give
|refund. Lied to BBB.
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Amigo Travels | 4 | | | Jan., 1998
Ph:-(770) 414-4498 | | | |
Fax:-(770) 934-7316 +--------------------------------------------
4534 Westhampton Circle, |Efficient, courteous. Good Lufthansa fares.
Tucker, GA 30084 |Prompt. Pateint. Suggested Youth Fare
Contact: Prabha Iyengar |Reduction. Knowledgable. Hari World Travels
|is one of their consolidators.
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Atlanta International Travel | 1 | | | March, 1994
Ph:-(770) 449-7272 | | | |
GA |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Kurian |Extremely reliable, comparable rates. Good
|service.
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Everest Travels | 5 | 5 | | Jan., 1998
Ph:-(404) 231-5222 | | | |
(404) 414-4555 +--------------------------------------------
Atlanta, GA |Reliable, reasonable rates. Bad about giving
Contact: Raaji |refunds for cancelled flights in one case,
|good in another. Blocked tix, discourteous.
|Repeatedly called at office after work hours.
|. Rude
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M. J. Travels | 5 | | N | May, 1994
Ph:-(404) 292-3729 | | | |
Atlanta, GA |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Mr. Mohsin |Courteous, particular, fair price. Mohsin
|Bharmal at this agency suggested a cheaper
|travel by BA instead of PanAm.
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Royal Travels | 13 | | Y/X | March, 1998
Ph:-(770) 492-9010 | | | |
Fax:-(770) 492-0210 +--------------------------------------------
Atlanta, GA |EMail: royaltravels@mindspring.com
Contact: Ramanie Joseph |Superb service. Returns calls. Very
|efficient. Good Deals. Good On Delta at
|short notice. Excellent service in emergency
|situation. Polite & courteous.
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Safeway Travels | | 3 | | Dec., 1995
Atlanta, GA | | | |
Contact: Meena |--------------------------------------------
|Incompetent. Made a mistake in the ticket
|and ripped it up a day before travel,
|assuming no responsibility. Very unreliable.
|Dishonest.
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Spalding Travels | 6 | | R | July, 1995
Ph:-(404) 441-1164 | | | |
Atlanta, GA |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Prabha |Efficient, polite, courteous.
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Illinois:
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Air Tours | 2 | | Y/X | June, 1997
Ph:-(312) 764-4544 | | | |
2609 W. Devon Ave, Chicago, |--------------------------------------------
IL 60659 |Prompt. Good prices. Honest. Pleasant.
Contact: BaDi |Reliable. Agreed to swallow extra charge
|agent did not know about. Called to warn
|about cancelled flight
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AK Travels | 1 | | | Dec., 1995
Ph:-(312) 274-3960 | | | |
2800 W. Peterson Ave, Chicago, |--------------------------------------------
IL |Very difficult to deal with. Won't quote
Contact: Aliya/Khalid |fares etc. Took money when ticket was not
|confirmed. Problems with returning money.
|Lied about cashing cheque.
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Alien Travels | | 2 | | Oct., 1996
Ph:-(312) 263-1972 | | | |
Chicago, IL |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Tahir, Niyaz |Did not return calls. Rude. Misled about
|reservations. Again. Charged card for
|someone else's ticket.
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All Airline Agency Travel Inc. | | 3 | | Feb., 1998
(AAA Travel Inc.) | | | |
Ph:-(312) 427-9000 +--------------------------------------------
28 E. Jackson Blvd., #705, |Asked for "good-faith" cheque for $100. Did
Chicago, IL 60604 |not give tickets despite reminders. Money
Contact: Sunita Lall, Nayan |not yet returned. Rude. Lies about ticket
|confirmation. Again. Lied about ticket
|changeability, cancelled tix but didn't
|return money.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Amber Travels | | | | Dec., 1997
Ph:-(847) 301-7700 | | | |
Fax:-(847) 301-7708 +--------------------------------------------
IL |Professional. Consistent, Polite. Helpful.
|Good Prices.
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Amit Travels | 2 | 2 | N | Dec., 1996
Ph:-(312) 761-6200 | | | |
Chicago, IL |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Ashok, Amit, Mrs |Polite, Competitive rates, Honest, Good
Puja. |service. Unconfirmed tix, did not return
|phone calls or money. Sep 96: Polite,
|reliable, called back. Dec 96: Unconfirmed
|tix again, Unreliable & rude.
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Andhra Travels | 1 | | | Jan., 1998
Ph:-(773) 508-5626 | | [1] | |
2537 West Devon Avenue, 2nd |--------------------------------------------
Floor, Chicago, IL 60659 |EMail: AndraTravl@aol.com
Contact: Andhavarapu |Reservation was waitlisted, so offered to
Satyanarayana |let pax pay after confirmation. Next day was
|rude and demanded money first.
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City Express Travel | 1 | | | Oct., 1997
Ph:-(630) 279-1650 | | | |
IL |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Ashok |Satisfactory. Prompt to return calls.
|Courteous. Willing to discuss alternate
|routes.
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Compare Travel Inc. | | | |
Ph:-(312) 853-1144 | | | |
Fax:-(312) 853-2446 +--------------------------------------------
5 north Wabash Ave., Suite |EMail: compare@ais.net
818, Chicago, IL 60602 |
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Devon Travels | 2 | | N | April, 1994
Ph:-(312) 973-0600 | | | |
IL |--------------------------------------------
|Efficient. Tickets sent by UPS. Reliable.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Diners World Travel | 4 | 2 | Y/X | Jan., 1997
Ph:-(312) 262-4300 | | | |
IL |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Rada Pillai |EMail: dwtravel@ix.netcom.com
|Reliable. Professional. Cheap. Delivers on
|promises. Last: Messed up ticketing badly,
|but quite prompt & sincere while refunding
|money for cancellation. Messed up tix again,
|badly. Quoted low fare, raised it after
|booking. Last: Very good service, prompt,
|reliable, cheap.
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Econo Travels | | 1 | | Jan., 1997
2517 W. Devon Street, Suite | | | |
101, Chicago, IL 60659 |--------------------------------------------
|Gave client the runaround, sold unconfirmed
|tix as confirmed. Rude. Unhelpful. Hadn't
|refunded money yet.
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Fly World Travels | 9 | 3 | Y | Oct., 1997
Ph:-(800) 628-3222(?) | | | |
(312) 728-9495 +--------------------------------------------
Chicago, IL |Cheapest deal for India to U.S. travel. Sent
Contact: Suzanna, Jaffar Abbas |tickets to party in India at no charge.
|Prompt. Reliable. Lied about confirmation of
|tickets, never called back, rude.
|Occassionally Very courteous. Last exp very
|good.
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Future Travels | 59 | | M | May, 1998
Ph:-(630) 424-1060 | [1] | | |
18w100, 22nd St Suite #115, |--------------------------------------------
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 |EMail: futtrvl@aol.com
Contact: Jagan Reddy, Suraj |Good Service. Prompt, Reliable;once sent
|tickets before payment. Also informed about
|transit visa requirements for Canada. Book
|on routes through Europe so as to cause
|minimal waiting at the airports. Courteous.
|Good rates. Also offered to get visas from
|Chicago for small fee. Gave 25% student
|discounts on internal flights in India.
|EMail Address may be discontinued. Attention
|to details. Sent tix before getting paid.
|Assumed responsibility for miscommunication &
|reinstated cancelled tix. Did not cash check
|till tix were sent. Slow to call back.
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GoGo Travel (II) | | 1 | | Dec., 1997
Ph:-(630) 769-1766 | | | |
Fax:-(630) 769-1767 +--------------------------------------------
IL |Abusive. Very Unprofessional. Also goes by
|the name Jan Travel.
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Imperial Travels & Tour Inc | 1 | | X | Aug., 1995
Ph:-(312) 338-8000 | | | |
Fax:-(312) 338-9300 +--------------------------------------------
2536 W. Perterson Ave, |Prompt, efficient. Competitive rates. Phone#
Chicago, IL 60659 |may have changed (Mar 1988).
Contact: Mathew, Shibu |
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India Nepal Travel | | 1 | | June, 1997
Ph:-(773) 279-8687 | | | |
(800) 556-8000 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(773) 267-1787 |Expensive. Bad Service. Avoidable. Other
Telex:031-76029 |Info: Phone: 536463, 5467019 Fax: 5459190,
Telex:031-76029IL |5190860
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India Tours, Inc. | | 2 | | Jan., 1996
Chicago, IL | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Took advance payment for hotels and meals
|for trip to India, but passengers were
|forced to re-pay while travelling.
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Intra World Travels & Tours, | 17 | | Y/X | March, 1998
Inc | [2] | | |
Ph:-(847) 491-6930 +--------------------------------------------
1-800-626-6963 |EMail: AjaydG@aol.com
Fax:-(847) 491-0923 |Web : http://www.intrawld.com
524 Davis St, Evanston, 60201 |Competent. Reliable. Professional. Honest.
Contact: Ajay, Mr. D.A. |Sent tix within one week of payment. May be
Gidwani, Purnima |somewhat expensive. Prompt. May favor AI.
|Sent tix by Fedex same day they rec'd pmt.
|Prompt refund on cancelled tix.
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Kwality Travels & Tours Inc. | | 2 | | March, 1996
2536 W. Peteson Ave., Chicago, | | | |
IL 60659 |--------------------------------------------
|Very unreliable. Gave status as confirmed
|when it wasn't
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Mona Travels | 6 | 3 | | Aug., 1997
Ph:-(312) 427-6800 | | | |
Chicago, IL |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Mrs. Kalpana |Helpful and prompt. Courteous. Professional.
Mukherjee |Lied about confirmation. Changed airline
|after getting money. Didn't call back.
|Increased fare by $150 after MO was
|purchased. Unreliable.
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Parco Travels | 1 | | | Dec., 1995
Ph:-(312) 274-9490 | | | |
(312) 274-3255 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(312) 381-2380 |Very helpful.
Chicago, IL |
Contact: Deepak |
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Pioneer Travels | 2 | 1 | | Aug., 1997
Ph:-(312) 338-8700(Off) | | | |
(312) 761-9765(Wknd/eve) +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(312) 338-8708 |Honest, efficient. Courteous. Last: Lied
2600 W. Peterson Ave., Suite# |about booking, airline denied one. Never
208, Chicago, IL 60659 |called back
Contact: Jai Kalayil |
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Puja Travel | 9 | 2 | | Nov., 1995
Ph:-(708) 241-4700 | | | |
Fax:-(708) 241-4772 +--------------------------------------------
Chicago, IL |Nice. Sent tickets within 3-4 days after
Contact: Anju, Sam |payment. Helpful in getting tickets with a
|short notice. Courteous, willing to discuss
|alternative routes. Rude in one case. Very
|unhelpful in another. Confirm tickets before
|sending money.
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Rama World Travels (Rama | 7 | 5 | X | Jan., 1997
Tours) | | | |
Ph:-(800) TEL-RAMA +--------------------------------------------
Chicago, IL |Reliable. Prompt. Courteous. Competitive
Contact: Ms. Shyama Kapur |rates. Have been around for many years.
|Lately not prompt. Delayed mailing tickets
|but said on phone that tickets were mailed.
|Very rude. Took full amount when paying by
|credit card. Very unreliable, inefficient.
|Later: Very satsfactory, 2 day turnaround on
|tix
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Royal Travels | 4 | | | Jan., 1997
Ph:-(312) 509-9600 | | | |
Chicago, IL |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Jose Korattiyal |Prompt, reliable, good deal.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Safeway Travels | | 6 | | Aug., 1989
Ph:-(800) 458-9880 | | | |
Chicago, IL |--------------------------------------------
|Don't even think of getting tickets from
|safeway. Rude, asked for payment 2 months in
|advance, raised prices. Returned only $2800
|out of $2900 two days before the flight,
|bogus bookings. Similar experience even when
|bookings were done early (4 months in
|advance). Had to approach Better Business
|Bureau to get refund.
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Samrat Tours & Travels | 1 | 1 | Y/X | April, 1996
Ph:-(312) 262-5394 | | | |
(312) 262-5395 +--------------------------------------------
IL |Courteous. Returns calls. In one case: rude,
|lied about tickets. Took money and did not
|issue tix. Need to stay on top of him even
|after sending money.
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Sana Travel & Tours | 1 | 1 | Y | Dec., 1996
Ph:-(312) 769-3600 | | | |
Fax:-(312) 769-1307 +--------------------------------------------
2525 W. Peterson Ave, Suite |Good prices, got tickets when others could
107-08, Chicago, IL 60656 |not. Good for Emirates and Royal Jordanian.
Contact: Ali |Latest: Very bad experience - rude, booked
|tix for non-existent flight, raised prices
|after getting paid.
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Shama Travels | 4 | 1 | | 1994
Chicago, IL | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Pretty efficient. Good BA deals. Reliable.
|Sends written confirmation of travel plan
|before asking for payment. Misquoted price
|causing last minute purchase at a $150
|premium.
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Trade Wings Travel | 2 | 1 | | Jan., 1998
Ph:1-800-430-4480 | | | |
1-312-764-2300 +--------------------------------------------
6357 North Fairfield Ave, |Unreliable, rude. Sent confirmation number
Chicago, IL 60659 |that the airline said was invalid. Latest:
Contact: Alex |Courteous & Prompt. Reasonable price.
|Delivered tix before getting paid.
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Travel Center | 2 | 1 | | May, 1993
, Chicago, IL | | | |
Contact: Naren Soni, Deepti |--------------------------------------------
Soni |Courteous, helpful. Prices slightly higher.
|Lied about booking status. Rude, unco-
|operative. Deepti was very helpful.
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Travel Corner Inc. | | 2 | Y | 1994
Ph:-(312) 263-6725 | | | |
(312) 327-1920 +--------------------------------------------
Chicago, IL |Hamid Kazi also operates under St. Charles
Contact: Hamid Kazi |Travel. Refused to book without payment, and
|then did not refund when the booking was
|canceled. Also check India Tours Inc. Bad
|reports.
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Travel Masters | 1 | | | 1994
Ph:-(708) 598-2959 | | | |
10030 S. Walnut Terr. #203, |--------------------------------------------
Palos Hills, IL 60465 |Prompt, helpful, handles rush orders well.
Contact: Magi Ebenezer |
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Travel Partners International | | | | Sept, 1996
2001 Midwest Rd., Oakbrook, | | | |
IL 60521 |--------------------------------------------
|Very Low Price on AirIndia?
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world wide travel (II) | | | | Jan., 1998
IL | [1] | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|reliable,helpful.
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World Wide Travels (II) | 1 | | | June, 1996
Ph:-(773) 761-3854 | | | |
IL |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Rajesh, Sonya |Prompt. FWIW, Recommended by their
|wholesaler.
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Indiana:
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India Travel Service | | | | Aug., 1997
Ph:765-743-3616 | | | |
Fax:765-743-3545 +--------------------------------------------
X |EMail: indiatvl@wcic.org
Contact: Anita Joglekar |Professional, Friendly, Competitive. Quotes
|on Tours as well.
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Iowa:
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Globe Travels | 18 | 2 | X | April, 1998
Ph:-(319) 366-1411 | [2] | | |
(319) 362-9071 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(319) 362-8767 |EMail: Globe@GlobeTravels.Com
1972 First Ave NE, Cedar | TICKETS@compuserve.com
Rapids, IA 52402 |Web : http://www.globetravels.com/
Contact: Vanitha/Herman |Courteous. Have office in India (Madras?) as
|well. Reliable. Forced Gulf Air tickets on
|someone even though the person specifically
|did not want them. May have lied once about
|booking on other airlines (?) (See Response
|from Globe Travel in EMails). Latest:
|Courteous, Resourceful. Need to keep calling.
|Slow to call back. Fast over E-Mail! Faxed
|tix copy to consulate to expedite visa in
|emergency.
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Kansas:
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V.J.'s Exotic Safaris | 1 | | | March, 1998
Ph:-(316) 221-4085 | | | |
Fax:-(316) 221-4085 +--------------------------------------------
320 Stevens Ave. Ste. 4, |EMail: safaris@southwind.net
Winfield, KS 67156 |Web : http://www2.southwind.net/~safaris
Contact: C. Harris/Vijay |Experienced, Helpful, Professional.
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Louisiana:
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Express Travels | 2 | | | Nov., 1994
Ph:-(504) 524-2424 | | | |
Fax:-(504) 524-2442 +--------------------------------------------
New Orleans, LA |Helpful, good prices, reliable. Helps with
Contact: Ashok Patel |visa paperwork.
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Maryland:
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A.P. Travels | 9 | 4 | Y | March, 1998
Ph:-(301) 431-1120 | | [1] | |
Langley Park, MD |--------------------------------------------
Contact: James/George/ |Issued tickets without customer
Nagendra/Sheenu |authorization. When asked to release
|ticketing back to airlines, canceled
|reservations. Did not inform about price
|increase till it was too late. Very
|unreliable. Overcharged, and gave lot of
|trouble when asked to return money. Rude.
|Last: Professional, Reliable, Courteous,
|Patient. Rude. Raised prices from quote.
|Said quote good only till Delhi, $200 extra
|to go to Bombay. Good service, prompt &
|helpful, passed on discount. Rude again.
|Help on to refund for two months.
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Ace Travels (formerly Van | | 1 | | Oct., 1993
Ness Tr.) | | | |
MD |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Mrs.&Mr. Rajabally |Unreliable. Lied about getting ticket status
|changed.
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Avani Travels | 4 | | X | Jan., 1998
Ph:-(301) 431-4990 | | [1] | |
Fax:-(301) 431-2494 +--------------------------------------------
1620 Elton Rd Suite #203, |Professional. Probable KLM consolidator.
Silver Spring, MD 20903 |Good Service. Prompt. 5% card charge.
Contact: Ms. Avani, Rupali |Personal Checks OK. Friendly and courteous.
|Last: Messed up visa req, meals. Ran out of
|tickets to issue to pax?!!!
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M & M Travels | 1 | | | Feb., 1998
Ph:410-254-9421 | | | |
Fax:410-254-9432 +--------------------------------------------
Baltimore, MD |EMail: mmtrvl@juno.com
Contact: Mathews |Web : http://www.suresite.com/md/m/mmtrvl/
|Nice & Helpful. Good Fares.
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Mt. Royal Travel | | | Y/X | 0
Ph:1-800-76-ROYAL | | | |
Fax:-(410) 685-6633 +--------------------------------------------
1303 N. Charles Street, |EMail: ric8@ix.netcom.com
Baltimore, MD 21201 |Web : http://pw2.netcom.com/~ric8/travel.html
Contact: Mary J. Levin |The agent has requested removal of their
|contact info as they feel they can not
|effectively serve this segment of the
|travelling public. Please do not contact
|then about travel to the subcontinent. Other
|calls OK.
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P.N./Greenbelt Travels | | | |
Ph:-(301) 452-3256 | | | |
MD |--------------------------------------------
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Sona Travels | 2 | 3 | Y/X | Nov., 1997
Ph:-(301) 589-3344 | | | |
Fax:-(301) 589 4169 +--------------------------------------------
Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, |Good service and prices. Courteous. Latest -
MD 20904 |Unreliable, last minute price hike. Put on
Contact: Ashu Bhalla, Deepak, |hold for long time, Changed schedule, price
Mohini |at last minute, did not mail tix for 45 days
|after cashing check. Client had to pay FedEx
|charges to finally get tix. High Prices.
|Unconfirmed seats, rude, no veg meal, a
|month to deliver tix. VA Office has moved to
|this location.
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Transcom Consultants | 6 | | | Dec., 1996
Ph:-(301) 754-3625 | | | |
Fax:-(301) 754-3624 +--------------------------------------------
1907 Flowering Tree Ter, |Friendly, courteous, helpful. Trustworthy.
Silver Spring, MD 20902 |Prompt. Screwed up the itinerary once. Very
Contact: Mr. R. Kannan |co-operative and straightforward. Good fares
|on BA. Accepts check. Last experience - good,
|no problems.
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World Travel Connections | 1 | | | May, 1997
Ph:-(301) 249 0020 | | | |
3038 Mitchellville Rd suite |--------------------------------------------
#204, Bowie, 26 20716 |Very helpful, helped to find cheapest rates,
Contact: Ms Suman |Courteous, Returned calls immediately.
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Massachusetts:
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Allan Travels | | 2 | | March, 1998
Ph:617-254-8045 | | [1] | |
MA |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Anitha |Did not change reservations as directed.
|Cancelled tix without authorization. Has
|reputation for misspelling names.
|Competitive prices. Sold Wait-Listed tix as
|Confirmed. Forgot to ask pax to reconfirm
|domestic tix in India, tix got cancelled.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Always Travel | 4 | 1 | | Oct., 1997
Ph:-(978) 579-5999 | | | |
Fax:-(617) 893-3654 (Old#) +--------------------------------------------
Burlington, MA |Reasonable price, very good service,
Contact: Mr Gupta |explained options (apex, 14-day excursion
|etc.), trustworthy, Prompt, responsive,
|courteous. Did not pay airline on time, so
|tix got cancelled. Bad service. Not good on
|phone calls, but decent overall.
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Lotus Travels | 3 | 2 | X | May, 1997
Ph:-(617) 821-2070 | | | |
Canton, MA |--------------------------------------------
|Had a lot of problem with postponing travel
|dates. Bad business hours. Efficient another
|time. Latest: pleasant, helpful, good in
|emergency
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
P.B. Travels | 5 | 1 | | Jan., 1997
Ph:-(617) 332-1832 | | | |
Fax:-(617) 332-2992 +--------------------------------------------
Boston, MA |EMail: 70733.3651@compuserve.com
Contact: Mr. Chand Kapoor |Excellent prices, courteous, prompt, helpful.
|Raised prices from what he quoted once. Good
|for Gulf Air & KLM.
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Pak Travel | 1 | | | Jan., 1994
Brighton, MA | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Helpful, Responsive. Good on short notice.
|Reasonable fare
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Paradise Travel Services, Inc. | 2 | | | Nov., 1994
Ph:-(617) 254-1133 | | | |
Fax:-(617) 254-2770 +--------------------------------------------
125 Harvard Ave., Allston, MA |Good prices, esp. on Tower Air. Helpful,
02134 |courteous, prompt.
Contact: Anita |
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Pilot Group, The | 2 | 2 | N | April, 1996
Ph:1-800-PILOT-2U | | | |
21 Cummings Park, Suite 276, |--------------------------------------------
Woburn, MA 01801-6504 |Helpful and prompt. Decent prices. Got
Contact: Manny Pasha |tickets at short notice. Unreliable in
|another case. Rude sometimes.
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Rainbow Travel | 3 | | X | May, 1996
Ph:-(617) 272-8343 | | | |
15 Tinhkam Ave, Burlington, |--------------------------------------------
MA 01803 |Reasonable fares. Helpful. Merged with
Contact: Nima Lele |Traveller's Choice (III) Nima Lele still
|works there.
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Regency Travels | 10 | 1 | | Aug., 1997
Ph:-(617) 891-8422 | | | |
Waltham, MA |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Hansa Shah |Reliable, trustworthy. Somewhat rude.
|Helpful in last minute arrangements for
|emergency travel. Good prices. Not very
|prompt. Misquoted price, refused to ack
|mistake or to cancel reservation.
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Sasta Travels | 21 | 3 | | March, 1997
Ph:-(508) 369-0050 | | | |
Boston, MA |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Mr. Narayanan |Never returned call. Took full payment for a
|canceled flight. Yet to return the money.
|Mailed tickets at the last moment. Mr.
|Narayanan here seemed prompt efficient,
|professional and helpful. Other people in
|this company were not as cooperative. Later
|experiences very satisfactory. Last: hasn't
|refunded money for cancelled tix
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Target Travels | 1 | 2 | | March, 1997
Ph:-(617) 562-1300 | | | |
1-800-832-4242 ext. 31 +--------------------------------------------
46 Birmingham Parkway, Boston, |Latest: Inflexible and rude. did not work
MA 02135 |well with client. Courteous but charged more
Contact: Anita |than authorized amt. Did not refund full
|amount. Took action by BBB to get full
|refund.
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Travel Arrangement | 1 | | | Jan., 1997
Burlington, MA | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Somewhat higher prices, but very
|professional and helpful
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Traveller's Choice (III) | 44 | 4 | X | April, 1998
Ph:-(732) 273-3100 | [5] | | |
Fax:-(781) 273-2700 +--------------------------------------------
135 Cambridge St. , |Very Helpful. Patient. Courteous. Recently
Burlington, MA 01803 |bought out Rainbow Travel. May allow you to
Contact: Massey Casper, Nima |pay when you collect tix (check w/agent). 4%
Lele |extra for Credit Cards. Helped arrange for
|extra luggage on NW. Rude. Made reservation
|without finding out all details. Another
|time helpful, efficient. Oct97: A batch of
|very saitsfactory experiences. Once reqd pmt
|up front, did not ask preferences on meals
|and seats, unhelpful. Nov97: Satisfactory.
|Quick refund on cancelled tix.Dec97: Was
|unaware of tix being cancelled, caused
|problems for passenger. Other experiences
|satisfactory. Another time issued
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Your Travels | | 7 | | Feb., 1997
2380 Mass. Ave, Suite 104 | | | |
also, 25 JFK St. Suite C, |--------------------------------------------
Cambridge, MA 02139 , |Defrauded a number of people. Took money and
Cambridge, MA 02140 |did not give tickets. Problems with refund.
Contact: Mr Abul Khayer, Ms |And Again. Apparently avoids calls from
Salma |people he owes refunds to. FTC is aware of
|several cases of non-refund.
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Michigan:
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Delta Travels | | 1 | | Dec., 1995
Ph:-(313) 581-1230 | | | |
Fax:-(313) 581-9941 +--------------------------------------------
13039 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, |Increased price of ticket at the last minute.
MI 48126 |Could not get youth fare on Indian domestic
Contact: Sameer |flights.
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Executive Travels | 3 | 1 | X | March, 1997
Ph:-(810) 795-4384 | | | |
Sterling Heights, MI |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Vyjayanthi |Friendly, helpful. Nice, cooperative. Calls
Subramanian |back. Reasonable fares. Made client buy tix
|in a hurry, but could be due to peak season.
|Difficult to get on phone. Issued tix very
|late. 3% extra for credit cards. Delivered
|tix in India on time.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Gita Travels | 54 | 9 | Y/X | Dec., 1997
Ph:-(248) 689-5201 | | | |
Troy, MI |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Geetha Pradeep |Reliable. Works best if contacted well in
|advance. Helpful and prompt. Has 9:30PM to
|11:30PM office hours on Tue, Wed and Thu. In
|one case raised prices, and mailed tickets
|at the last moment. Seat not booked properly
|in one case. In one case, had to call often,
|and stay on the line (long distance) while
|she attended another client. Issued a wrong
|ticket for connecting flight, and did not
|respond well to correct the mistake. Puts
|you on hold for unreasonably long time. Rude.
|Just too busy to provide a quality service.
|Quoted false higher figure for penalty to
|change ticket. Great in emergencies. Seems
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Gogo Travels | 2 | | N | Sept, 1997
Ph:-(810) 265-0467 (Daytime) | | | |
(810) 299-7416 (Evenings) +--------------------------------------------
MI |EMail: 71542.2702@compuserv.com
Contact: Mr. Sanjeeb Das |Low Rates. Accepts cheques only. Took time
|to mail tix, but otherwise okay.
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Jaya Travels | 5 | 3 | X | Nov., 1997
Ph:-(810) 559-5292 | | | |
Southfield, MI |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Vyjaynthi, Jaya |Dependable. But need to keep at top.
|Unreliable in one case. Excellent service in
|another. Latest - Tix on RJ were cancelled
|for reasons unknown, repeatedly. Not clear
|why. Also, more expensive that many agents.
|Extremely rude, un-cooperative in one case,
|polite & understanding in the next. Last:
|Very satisfactory.
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Rama Travels | | | | Dec., 1997
Ph:-(517) 351-9077 | | | |
Fax:-(517) 336-7351 +--------------------------------------------
1448 Oak Ridge #204, East |EMail: ramatravels@hotmail.com
Lansing, 375 48823 |Helpful. Flights to a number of Asian
Contact: Ramesh/Usha |countries. Complete information pkg incl tix
|info, visa & other related papers in advance.
|Good service.
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Rani Travels | 3 | | | March, 1995
Ph:-(810) 557-5300 | | | |
Detroit, MI |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Tripti, Mrs. Rose |Prompt, helpful and courteous. No longer in
|business
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Superior Travel | 1 | | Y | Feb., 1997
Ph:1-800-538-0190 | | | |
Fax:-(810) 552-0198 +--------------------------------------------
MI |Good deal on BA, Prompt. Need to call them
|to remind.
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Trans America Travel & Tours | 1 | | X | March, 1994
Ph:-(810) 569-6869 | | | |
Fax:-(810) 569-7356 +--------------------------------------------
18711 10 Mile Rd., Suite 201, |Honest, straight-forward. Courteous,
Southfield, MI 48075 |efficient.
Contact: Fayyaz Khan (Mgr) |
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Travel Network | 22 | 4 | X | May, 1998
Ph:-(800) 634-8747 | [1] | | |
(810) 649-2900 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(810) 649-2948 |Courteous, efficient. Called back
Troy, MI |immediately to admit that she had mistakenly
Contact: Tina, Geeta Divecha |quoted lower price. Very tardy in providing
|refund in few cases. In too much trouble if
|that happens. Very helpful otherwise.
|Planned a tour of India extremely well. Have
|a bulk deal on Delta. Late in mailing tix.
|In emergency sent tix before getting paid.
|Had to be reminded to mail tix, otherwise
|good service. Matched lower fare.
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Tri State Travel | 1 | | Y/X | Feb., 1996
Ph:-(810) 442-7200 | | | |
Fax:-(810) 442-7204 +--------------------------------------------
24115 Orchard Lake Rd., |Courteous, good prices.
Farmington, MI 48336 |
Contact: Mr. Abul Meghani/ |
Farah |
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United Travels | 7 | 2 | N | Dec., 1995
Ph:-(800) 521-4684/4685 | | | |
(810) 565-3736 +--------------------------------------------
Dearborn, MI |Mr. Ganesan was courteous. Reasonable price
Contact: Imtiaz Quereshi,Mr. |for one-way ticket from Delhi to Houston.
Ganesan |Called back too. Mr. Ganesan misinformed
|about reservations and then did not issue
|tickets. Refused to send invoice for payment.
|Did not help in confirming return journey
|despite sufficient advance notice. Rude. Mr.
|Quereshi was courteous, cooperative.
|Competitive deal to Karachi.
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Minnesota:
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Rama Travels | 5 | | Y/X | Aug., 1996
Ph:-(612) 635-0082 | | | |
New Brighton, MN |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Rama Agarwal |Prompt, courteous, dependable. Reasonable
|Prices. Helps with Visa Applications.
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Travel Express | 2 | | | May, 1995
Ph:-(612) 331-8822 | | | |
Minneapolis, MN |--------------------------------------------
|Prompt, courteous, dependable, helpful.
|Tries hard to get good routes. Calls back.
|Accepts personal cheques.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
University Travel Services | 2 | | | Sept, 1997
MN | | | |
Contact: Ken Singh |--------------------------------------------
|Prompt. Effective. Friendly Service.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
University Travels | 2 | 1 | X | Jan., 1995
Ph:-(612) 339-9278 | | | |
Minneapolis, MN |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Kanwaljit Singh |Booked 1 instead of 3 seats. Made false
|promises about alternate airline. Charged
|extra to cover his mistake. Was sued - he
|lost. Good experiences by others.
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Missouri:
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AA to Z Travel | 5 | | | Jan., 1998
Ph:-(314) 441-4447 | | | |
1-800-562-3731 (?) +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(314) 447-5225 |EMail: ATOZTRAVEL@worldnet.att.net
235 Jungermann Road, Suite |Web : http://www.aatoztravel.com/
111, St. Peters, MO 63376 |Prompt, good rates. Courteous. Helpful,
Contact: B. Chandel, Y. |reliable. Works with you to suit your
Deshpande |convenience on complicated iteneraries. One
|odd note about sending e-mail to other
|agents about participating in something???
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Seema Travels | 4 | 1 | X | Sept, 1997
Ph:-(314) 423-9990 | | | |
St. Louis, MO |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Ms. Jagruthi |Competitive price. Helpful. Screwed up once.
|Made reservations with the wrong airline.
|Prompt refunds on cancelled tix.
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New Jersey:
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Aviation Travels | 28 | 1 | N | June, 1997
615 Pavonia Ave, Jersey City, | | | |
NJ |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Anjali, Ash, Simi |Good service, reasonable fare. Rude and bad
|service in a case. Seem to have good rates
|for Tower, Gulf Air as well as Emirates
|Airlines. Very nice later experiences.
|Prompt. helpful. Phone# withheld at agent's
|request.
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Can-Am Travels Inc. | 3 | | | April, 1998
Ph:-(732) 271-8200 | [1] | | |
Fax:-(732) 271-0061 +--------------------------------------------
100 Franklin Square Drive, |Helpful, Courteous. Efficient. Trustworthy.
Somerset, NJ 08873-4109 |Got tix on very short notice. Again.
Contact: Prasanna Bhatia, |Pleasant & Helpful
Nandi |
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Chinpa Travels | 1 | 1 | | May, 1995
Ph:-(908) 754-6227 | | | |
So. Plainfield, NJ |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Mrs. Preeti Mody |Courteous, honest.
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City Tours | | 1 | | Jan., 1995
E. Rutherford, NJ | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Sent tickets which airline refused to honour.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Discount Brokers | | 2 | | Jan., 1997
Ph:1-800-482-2231 | | | |
3100 Princeton Pike Bldg. 3, |--------------------------------------------
Suite H, Lawrenceville, NJ |Under investigation for selling stolen
08648 |airline tickets at discount prices. FBI and
|New York city police are currently
|investigating them. Never sent tix after
|getting money. Avoidable
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
High Fly Travel | 5 | 2 | X | Nov., 1997
Ph:-(908) 985-5855 | | | |
(908) 985-8478 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(908) 985-0683 |Courteous, good rates, reliable. Charged
1897 Woodbridge Ave, Suite 10, |extra from a person who was in a bind. Their
Edison, NJ |side of the story seemed to bear them out.
Contact: Syed M. Shah, Ayesha |Rude, abusive on trying to change itinerary.
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Kapil Shah | 5 | 1 | | April, 1998
Ph:-(908) 463-3659 | [1] | | |
Piscataway, NJ |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Kapil Shah |Seems to favour Air India. Reliable. Kept on
|hold for 15 minutes. Did not call back. Good
|service. called back to confirm everything
|with client.
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Legacy Tours | | | | Jan., 1998
122 | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Unprofessional. Quoted lower price and
|charged more by $250. Disconnected phone to
|avoid calls?!!!!
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Mahan Travel | 2 | 3 | N | Nov., 1997
14 Path Plaza, Jersey City, | | | |
NJ 07306 |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Mr. Patnaik, Mr Mihir |Prompt, courteous. Edison branch refused to
|give any info, did not call back at all.
|Owes refunds for over two years(?). Owes
|refunds again.
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Ms. Madhuri Kamat | 5 | 1 | N | April, 1998
Ph:-(609) 443-9472 | | | |
Fax:-(609) 490-1392 +--------------------------------------------
44 Geraldine Road, East |Courteous. Good fares. Reliable. Prompt.
Windsor, NJ 08520 |Fares slightly higher sometimes. Did not
Contact: Ms. Madhuri Kamat |call back at all. Does not include taxes in
|quotes.
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Prime World Travels | | 4 | | Feb., 1998
Ph:1-888-747-4422 | | | |
1-201-703-4300 +--------------------------------------------
NJ |Filed for Bankruptcy, Feb 1998. Bad service.
|Closed operations after taking money from
|many clients. Generally refusing business
|from locals but took money from people
|living in other cities.
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Quick Travel | 2 | 3 | | March, 1997
Ph:-(908) 283-1234 | | [1] | |
Edison, NJ |--------------------------------------------
|Problem with returning owed money. Poor
|service, unreliable. Issued hand-written tix
|claiming them confirmed when they were not.
|Latest experience is good, courteous &
|professional. Got tix on short notice &
|reasonable fare.
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Riz Travels | | 2 | N | 1995
555, U.S. HWY 1S, Suite 224, | | | |
Iselin, NJ 08830 |--------------------------------------------
|Slow. Need to keep on top. Sold tickets
|bought using a stolen credit card (acc. to
|Delta). Be VERY careful!
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
SAF Travelworld | | | | March, 1998
Ph:-(609) 786 4000 | | | |
Fax:-(609) 829 4167 +--------------------------------------------
601 Rte 130, Cinnamonson, NJ |
08077 |
Contact: Pushpa or Babu Patel |
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Sarko Travels | 1 | 2 | | April, 1997
Ph:-(908) 777 9000 | | | |
(212) 997 0980 +--------------------------------------------
Edison, NJ |Bad service and prices. Unreliable. Latest:
Contact: John @212#, Shanti |Not necessarily the best price but reliable
@908# |and efficient.
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Travel Pro, Inc. | 9 | 3 | | July, 1997
Ph:-(908) 727-4447 | | | |
NJ |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Ashok Shivalkar |Mostly professional, reliable, prompt, good
|at handling crisis situations. Next
|experience - unreliable. Cannot be trusted.
|Once sold unconfirmed tix as confirmed.
|Professional. May not return calls/put on
|hold for long time. Last: Positive
|experience. Competitive rates.
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New Mexico:
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Travel Host | 1 | | X | Dec., 1994
Ph:-(505) 296-8921 | | | |
Fax:-(505) 296-3747 +--------------------------------------------
NM |
Contact: Madhu Gandhi |
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New York:
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A.P. Tours and Travels | 1 | | |
Ph:-(212) 599-425(old) | | | |
New York, NY |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Sunny |No problems.
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Airlink Travel Ltd. | 1 | 1 | | Dec., 1994
Ph:-(716) 424-3050 | | | |
Fax:-(716) 424-1155 +--------------------------------------------
Henrietta Townline Plaza, |Reliable. Confirmed AI tickets when the
3047 W. Henrietta Road, |airline wouldn't do it. In one case,
Rochester, NY 14623 |neglected to inform about a stop-over and a
Contact: Vijay Abbott |visa requirement.
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Ajanta Travels | 4 | 1 | | July, 1997
Ph:-(212) 532-6900 | | | |
126 Lexington Ave, New York, |--------------------------------------------
NY 10016 |Very competitive prices, good service. Quite
Contact: Paresh Patel |helpful. Unprofessional sometimes. Be
|cautious. Good experience overall, but
|delayed sending tix a few days, until called.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Alison Travels | 2 | 1 | N | Aug., 1996
Ph:-(914) 576-1800 | | | |
Fax:-(914) 576-8573 +--------------------------------------------
677 Main St, New Rochelle, NY |Very helpful, professional. Changed
10801 |itenerary after getting paid. Calls back. E-
Contact: Mr. Raju |Mail in Jan 97 reports lawsuit filed against
|agency for lying about confirmation and
|issuing tix w/o confirmation.
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Amba Travels | 2 | 1 | | Nov., 1994
149 West 28th Street, New | | | |
York, NY 10001 |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Vandana Sheth |Very unreliable. Does not always tell the
|truth. Very pleasant and professional
|experince another time.
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American Travel System | | 1 | |
New York, NY | | | |
Contact: Imran |--------------------------------------------
|Quoted a very low fare, but then delivered
|tickets very late. Also charged $200 extra
|to credit card. Lied and gave an invalid
|FedEx number.
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American Way Travel | 1 | 1 | N | April, 1993
Ph:-(212) 686-1155 | | | |
New York, NY |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Dinesh Kumar |Got confirmation to fly to Brasil on PanAm
|when other agents could not get seats.
|Polite, professional. Does not return calls
|except for the final confirmation. Sold
|unconfirmed tickets as confirmed. Traveller
|had to pay for first class at the airport.
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American Wholesale Grp. | | 1 | | March, 1995
Ph:-(800) 459-8327 | | | |
(212) 490-0020 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(212) 490-0021 |The owners apparently decamped with the
501 5th Ave, Suite 1114, New |customer's money. BBB is looking into it.
York, NY 10017 |
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AMSAG Travels (Out of | 2 | 2 | X | Jan., 1997
business as of Jan '97?) | | | |
Madison Sq., NYC., New York, |--------------------------------------------
NY |Excellent service. $50 extra for credit card.
Contact: Akbar Khan |Latest experience, Jan 97 claims stolen tix,
|ripoffs etc, and that this agency is out of
|business.
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Anjali Travels | 1 | 2 | | Jan., 1997
New Rochelle, NY, New | | | |
Rochelle, NY |--------------------------------------------
|Lied about confirmations. Did not return
|deposit. Competive & helpful in emergency,
|prompt. Another time put on hold for long
|times, did not return calls.
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Anna World Travel | 2 | 1 | | Aug., 1997
Ph:-(212) 696-9797 | | | |
Fax:-(212) 696-0715 +--------------------------------------------
New York, NY |Decent rates, Trustworthy. Prompt. Last: Put
Contact: Wilson |on Hold for half hour. Never called back.
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ATS Associates | | 2 | X | March, 1996
Ph:1-800-626-7327 | | | |
(212) 889-1900 +--------------------------------------------
393 5th ave, 5th floor, New |Lots of problems getting tickets once they
York, NY 10016 |were paid for. Be careful. Sold unconfirmed
|tix as confirmed.
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B&G Travels | 1 | | | Feb., 1998
Ph:-(718) 464 1832 | | | |
Fax:-(718) 217 1683 +--------------------------------------------
New York, NY |
Contact: Bobby Mathew |
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Bargain Travels | | | | Oct., 1997
Hicksville, | | | |
Contact: Ms Sophia |--------------------------------------------
|Pleasant, mailed tix within two weeks to
|Bombay. Asked more $20 more than quoted but
|did not argue when client refused.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Bengal Travel Service | 3 | 9 | X | Oct., 1996
Ph:-(212) 807-8255(off) | | | |
(718) 805-9506 (res) +--------------------------------------------
New York, NY |Prompt, polite. Called on April 30 for
Contact: Khaled Choudhary |travel on May 12. Got tickets on May 2 by
|fedex. Does not call you back. Lied about
|getting tickets. Refused to talk with
|concerned party. Problems getting money back.
|Very unreliable and rude in one case. There
|have been a spate of complaints against him.
|BBB seems to be investigating him. AVOIDABLE!
|! Changed itinerary without informing
|passenger. Screwed up ticketing details -
|unconfirmed, wrong flight, wrong PNR numbers,
|threatened client.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Bharat Travels | 2 | 4 | | Feb., 1997
Ph:-(212) 889-7511 | | | |
(212) 859-7811(?) +--------------------------------------------
NY |Prompt. Reliable. Polite. Said ticket had
Contact: Mrs. Chinmoyee Ghosh |been confirmed once when it had not - twice,
|different customers. Sold "ticket" with no
|reservation. Latest - Rude, unreliable.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Century Travels | 4 | | | Dec., 1997
Ph:-(212) 967-7066 | | | |
29 west, 34th St, 12th floor, |--------------------------------------------
New York, NY 10001 |Courteous & helpful. Good price on Air India.
Contact: Satinder Jain, Rajan |Sent tickets by FedEx.. Good Price. Polite,
Joseph |friendly and helpful. Calls back promptly.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Com-for Travel of Manhattan, | 17 | 2 | X | Dec., 1997
Inc. | | | |
Ph:-(212) 213-1313 +--------------------------------------------
1170 Broadway, Suite 801, New |Polite, Professional, Courteous. Good deals.
York, NY 10001 |Returns calls promptly. Very prompt and
Contact: Wilson, Sujatha, |reliable. Procured confirmed tix on a 1-day
Neelam, Joseph Kurien, Meena |notice. Even hand-delivered them. Procured
|AI tix in one day. Did not return calls.
|Forgot to reconfirm, tix got cancelled.
|Last: Very good.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Consumer Wholesale Travel | | 1 | | Aug., 1997
Ph:1-800-223-6862 | | | |
(212) 695-8435 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(212) 695-8527 (6827?) |Pushed waitlisted tix as confirmed. After
1333 Broadway, Rm 1114, New |getting money, said tix still unconfirmed,
York, NY 10018 |needed extra money to book it on different
Contact: Ms. Meena, Mr. Ray |combination.
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Cross Ocean Travels | 1 | | | Oct., 1996
Ph:1-800-616 2723 | | | |
(212) 696-4747 +--------------------------------------------
347 Fifth Avenue Suite 1400, |Cheap. Possibly understaffed. May need to
New York, NY 10016 |chase him down.
Contact: Shuja, John |
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Delightful Tours, Inc. | 1 | | | Dec., 1995
New York, NY | | | |
Contact: Manzoor Ahamad |--------------------------------------------
|Helpful, pleasant. Good prices. A branch of
|Hari World Travels.
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Explorer Travel Consultant | | 1 | | Jan., 1997
Ph:1-800-859-1803 | | | |
(212) 239-1012 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(212) 239-3705 |Raised fare after getting pmt. Tix had wrong
Empire State Building, Suite |itenerary, did not deliver corrected tix
4410, New York, NY |until day before travel. Had to keep calling.
Contact: Sheetal |Discourteous.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Expo Tours & Travels | 1 | | Y/X | Feb., 1995
50 West 34th Street, New York, | | | |
NY 10001 |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Joseph Rajan |Reliable. Polite and courteous. However,
|does not call back. Gives good price on
|advance booking.
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Fly Rite Travels | 1 | 1 | | Dec., 1994
Ph:-(212) 869-6677 | | | |
New York, NY |--------------------------------------------
|Slightly careless. Need to keep on top.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Flylink Travels | 1 | | | Jan., 1993
Mineola, NY | | | |
Contact: Yasmin Hassan |--------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Four Seasons Travel | 1 | | | Dec., 1996
Good Prices. , Manhattan, NY | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Futures Travels | 9 | 1 | N | March, 1997
Ph:-(212) 789-8500 | | | |
New York, NY |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Harshad, Nayaz. Atul |OK, but never sure if the bookings are
|confirmed till last minute. But he manages
|to get them somehow always. Returned full
|amount for a canceled IA domestic ticket.
|Rude in one case. Helped get Indian Visa.
|Last - Forgot to send tix# to airline,
|bookings got cancelled.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Hannah World Travel | 3 | | Y | Oct., 1994
Ph:-(212) 481-0395 | | | |
(212) 685-5117/689-6780 +--------------------------------------------
NY |May have closed operations. Courteous,
Contact: Ms. Gowri |dependable. Competitive fares. Calls back.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Hari World Travel Inc / | 2 | 1 | | April, 1998
Delightful Tours | | | |
Ph:-(212) 997-3300 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(212) 997-3320 |EMail: hwt@hariworld.com
25W 45th Street, Suite 1003, |Web : http://www.hariworld.com/
New York City, NY 10036 |Professional, Polite, Helpful. Cash/Cert.
Contact: David, ext 250, |Checks. Quick Turnaround on Tix. Messed up
Frank Poonawala |reservation: made double bookings, cancelled
|lower price one on pax request, but turned
|around and made another one, forgot to
|inform pax about new booking#, forgot to
|authorize tix release by agent in India,
|delivered tix a few hours before flight.
|Consolidator to Amigo Travels.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Help-U-Travel | 2 | | X | May, 1996
Ph:-(212) 967-7171 | | | |
Fax:-(212) 967 1827 +--------------------------------------------
25 West 36th Street, 3rd |Professional, prompt.
Floor, New York, NY 10018 |
Contact: Harshad Patel & |
Raksha |
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Hiba Travels | | 1 | N | Dec., 1994
NY | | | |
Contact: Mr. Nadeem Haq |--------------------------------------------
|Unreliable. Changed part of schedule without
|informing.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
International Air Consolidator | | 1 | | Nov., 1996
Ph:-(212) 532-0747 | | | |
Fax:-(212) 432-0588 +--------------------------------------------
347 fifth Avenue, Room #608, |Failed to notify clients about fradulent tix
New York, NY 10016 |issued from AMSAG even after getting notice
|from NY attorney gen.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
K & S Travels | 16 | 1 | X/R | April, 1998
Ph:-(315) 735-2768 | [1] | | |
Utica, N. Hartford, NY |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Mrs. Kanthi Mani, |EMail: km3369@aol.com
Diane Currier |Good, courteous, professional. Great in
|emergencies. Reasonable Prices. Good
|Followup. Forgot to confirm reservation,
|airline cancelled tix. Also forgot veg meal
|plan. Last: Very satisfactory. Very patient
|about itenerary changes. Refunded fare
|difference on her own when price came down.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Kaswa Travels | 1 | | | Jan., 1995
New York, NY | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Competitive prices, professional.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Kavita Wadera | 5 | | R | Jan., 1998
Ph:-(914) 693-9358 | | | |
NY |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Kavita Wadera |Call her during weekends or evenings. Low
|rates. Helpful, Courteous, Professional.
|Delivered Tix to India in under 12 hrs!
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Landmark Travels | 1 | | N | 1993
Ph:-(212) 967-6900 | | | |
New York, NY |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Sandhya |Good rates. Returns calls. Might have closed
|down without informing clients!!
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
M&D Travels | 3 | 2 | | March, 1998
New York, NY | | | |
Contact: Mr Shyam |--------------------------------------------
|Fair price, helpful, courteous. Absent-
|minded in sending tickets. However, lied
|about confirmation in another case.
|Increased quoted fare. Lied again, fake
|FEDEX#. Rectified mistake at own cost by
|upgrading tix.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Maharaja Travels | | 7 | | Sept, 1994
Ph:-(800) 223-6862 | | | |
New York, NY |--------------------------------------------
|Sent us unconfirmed tickets even after 3
|month prior notice. We had to spend 3000
|dollars extra to get new tickets for part of
|the way. Rude, arrogant, obnoxious, awful
|experience. Known to lie.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Malik Travels | | 6 | | Jan., 1998
Ph:-(212) 696 9622 | | | |
New York, NY |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Nadim |Totally avoidable. Lies about prices,
|mailing. Books tickets with incorrect
|itinerary. Did not return money. Did partial
|booking, did not confirm tix even after
|getting cashier cheque, ignored client
|requirements. Discourteous, Rude.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Marco Polo Travels | | 4 | | Jan., 1998
Ph:-(201) 509-0865 | | | |
NY |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Deepak Chatpar |Rude, Does not return calls. Said tix were
|confirmed when they were waitlisted. Booked
|tix from different airport than one the
|customer wanted to get confirmed tix. Lied
|about availability of tix. Client had to
|wait 4 wks, then wait in office for two hrs
|before tix were issued. Sold unconfirmed tix,
|refused to give money back, bounced refund
|check. Avoids client. AVOIDABLE.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
MPR Travel | 1 | | | Dec., 1997
Ph:212-684-2510 | | | |
NY |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Norma |Reliable, good service. Competitive.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Nepal Travel Bureau | 4 | | Y/X/R | July, 1996
Ph:-(212) 398-0398 | | | |
(718) 347-3687(?) +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(212) 398-3558 |Low prices. Helpful. Reliable. Professional.
110 West, 40th Street Suite |
1805 , New York, 39 10016 |
Contact: Mr. Mahendra Jain |
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On-time Travel & Tours | 3 | | X | Dec., 1997
Ph:-(212) 532-1616 | | | |
Fax:-(212) 532-4848 +--------------------------------------------
1170 Broadway, Suite 312, New |New agency. Professional. Honest. Tries hard
York, 99 10001 |to keep the customer happy.
Contact: Sapna, Vikram |
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Overseas Forwarding | | | | April, 1998
Ph:-(888) 225 8587 | | [1] | |
New York, NY |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Mansoor Tamanna |Forgot to mention tix were not confirmed.
|Changed fares at last minute. Then changed
|bookings.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Overseas Tours and Travels | | 2 | | June, 1997
Ph:-(516) 872-2584 | | | |
Fax:-(516) 872-5476 +--------------------------------------------
145 Hook Creek Blvd Bldg 6, |Went back on the prices and demanded 250
Valley Stream, NY 11581 |dollars more, during the American Airlines
Contact: Alisha, Dar |pilots threatened strike, very discourteous
|(slammed phone) and unhelpful. Latest: Bad
|Service, Dishonest, Discourteous, Unhelpful.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Payless Travels | 5 | 1 | R | Dec., 1995
Ph:-(212) 573-8986? | | | |
New York, NY |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Eva, Natasha |Courteous. Provide great deals on KLM. Might
|be affiliated to Sun-Beam Travels. Issued
|unconfirmed tickets once.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Penta WorldwideTravel | 2 | | Y | Sept, 1996
Ph:-(212) 867-7711 | | | |
Fax:-(212) 867-6496 +--------------------------------------------
501 Fifth Ave, Suite 801, New |Good deals. Professional. Calls back
York, NY 10017 |promptly.
Contact: Sanjay Kumar |
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Pubali Travel & Tours | 1 | | | Jan., 1995
Ph:-(718) 436-3600 | | | |
490 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn, |--------------------------------------------
NY 11218 |Prompt, efficient.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Raj Travels | 3 | | N | March, 1998
New York, NY | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Okay overall. Took check on credit card acct.
|Not good at returning calls. Need to keep
|calling. Forgot Transit Visa Req for
|Amsterdam, but otherwise OK.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Satvam Travels | 2 | | | Dec., 1997
Ph:-(212) 279-6655 | | | |
1 (800) 223 0575 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(212) 564-4009 |Professional. Prompt to mail tix. Low rates
New York City, NY |for AI & Luft. Uses Bambino to send tix to
Contact: Sanjay, Manjeeta |India, so you have to track it in India, but
|cheaper.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Save On Travel | | 1 | |
Ph:-(800) ???-5659 | | | |
New York, NY |--------------------------------------------
|Took $100 for reservation and then raised
|prices. When asked for refund, got only $75
|back.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Sindhu Travels | 9 | 5 | R | Sept, 1996
Ph:-(718) 816-7400 | | | |
1877 Clove Road, Staten |--------------------------------------------
Island, NY 10304. |Courteous, patient, honest. Haggling OK.
Contact: Sudha, Lakshmi |Prompt refund for cancelled ticket. Rude
|another time. Very unprofessional. Lied
|about confirmation. Raised prices at the
|last moment by $100.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Sinha Travels | 1 | 1 | | Aug., 1995
121 Lexington Ave., New York, | | | |
NY 10016. |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Subhash Arora, Raj |Honest. Came thru in emergency. Never
|returns calls. Sent tickets very late only
|after he charged.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Skybird Travels | 2 | | | Sept, 1996
NY | | | |
Contact: Ms.Mythili |--------------------------------------------
|Excellent service
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Sudha Travels | 2 | 7 | | Feb., 1998
Staten Island, NY | | | |
Contact: Sudha |--------------------------------------------
|Did not return calls. Increased price of
|ticket. Did not send tix on time. Poor
|service. Satisfactory, no problems. Works
|with you to schedule trip. Not the best
|price. Did not inform of Transit Visa
|requirements in Rome. Increased price again.
|And Again. Sent tix thru courier that never
|reached, then refused to answer calls.
|Increased price again. Yet again.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Suma Travels | 2 | | | Jan., 1997
Ph:-(212) 929-4900 | | | |
NY |--------------------------------------------
|Courteous. Professional. Prompt. Works with
|you for confirmation and approval of
|itenerary.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Summit Tours and Travels | | 6 | | Nov., 1997
Ph:-(212) 594-9494 | | | |
(716) 832-8165 +--------------------------------------------
New York, NY |Took money, did not delivered the tickets
Contact: Ali, Raj, Shah, |till the last moment, demanded more money
Shubhasheesh |for the tickets later. Rude. Gave client
|2hrs to send money to keep the reservation?!
|Condescending attitude. Does not call back.
|Put client on hold, never called back.
|Refunded money less $250 deductible after a
|year, only after legal threats. Delivered
|tix on day of flight only after legal
|threats. Threatened to cancel tix and not
|refund money. Condescending again. Avoidable.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Sun-Beam Travels | 2 | 1 | | Jan., 1996
Ph:1-800-247-6659 | | | |
99 |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Puneet Jain |Reliable.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Sunline Travels | | | | 1996
310 Madison Ave #618, New | | | |
York, NY 10017 |--------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Super Travels | 6 | 1 | | Oct., 1997
Ph:-(212) 986 8002 | | | |
New York, NY |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Hemali Khansaheb, |Good experience. Reliable, Prompt. Got good
Shah |tix on short notice. Did domestic tix in
|India too - pro: 2pcs luggage, not 20kg
|limit. No personal cheques by mail. Took
|care of all requirements. Did not provide
|good connections or info about delays in
|connections or alternatives.
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Taj Travels (II) | 1 | | | Jan., 1997
Ph:-(516) 327-9800 | | | |
New York, NY |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Shahji |Helpful. Very reasonable rate even in
|emergency. Tix delivered by Special Couries
|Service.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Tashkent Tours & Travels | 3 | | Y | Dec., 1994
Ph:-(516) 763-4669 | | | |
Fax:-(516) 763-4656 +--------------------------------------------
NY |Reliable. Helpful and extremely prompt.
Contact: Shaila Shetty |Faxed itinerary soon as it was ready. Called
|moment the ticket was confirmed. Gave good
|deal on Indian sectors.
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Thomson Travels | 3 | | X | Nov., 1996
Ph:718-468-4200 | | | |
New York, NY |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Mr Shaji |Mostly Competitive fares. Somewhat higher of
|late. However, quoted lowest fare in some
|cases. Mailed tix even before receiving
|check.
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Time Travel and Tours | 43 | 1 | Y/X | Feb., 1998
Ph:212-689-5388 | [1] | | |
303 5th Ave #211, New York, |--------------------------------------------
NY 10016 |EMail: geetatime@aol.com
Contact: Geeta Ahuja |Competitive fares. Calls the customer and
|keeps one in touch with the status. Helpful.
|Courteous. Prompt. Professional. Very
|reliable. Got tix on very short notice (5
|days). Offers good advice. Scouts for good
|deals for customers. Messed up tix once.
|Produced confirmed tix on under 24Hr notice
|again, even though price had to be higher.
|Helped track down tix when courier lost it.
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Travel Center (II) | 1 | | | March, 1997
Ph:-(212) 545-7474 | | | |
Fax:-(212) 545-7698 +--------------------------------------------
373, 5th ave, 2nd floor, New |Good Prices. Reliable.
York City, NY |
Contact: Gowri, Virginia |
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Travel Ease Travel | 10 | 1 | Y/X | Nov., 1997
Ph:1-800-333-0909 | | | |
175 Buell Road, Rochester, NY |--------------------------------------------
14624 |Helpful, very co-operative. Good prices.
Contact: Jane Mohandas |Rude once. Raised price at last minute.
|INSIST on tix by FedEx, esp if last minute
|purchase. Latest: Good fares on BA, fast
|service. Prompt, Courteous. Promptly
|refunded difference. Delayed mailing tix,
|otherwise ok. Need to keep calling.
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Travel Universe | 1 | | | July, 1995
Ph:-(212) 867-4303 | | | |
104 East 40th St #111, |--------------------------------------------
Manhattan, NY |Competitive rates.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Travel Wings | 1 | | | Oct., 1996
Ph:-(212) 983-0710 | | | |
New York, NY |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Iqbal |Courteous, Reliable, Helpful. Competetive
|rates.
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Travel World International | 4 | 5 | | Jan., 1997
Ph:-(914) 778-2772 | | | |
481 St. Andrew's Road, Walden, |--------------------------------------------
NY 12586 |Reasonable price. Helpful in changing
Contact: Vivek Gupta |itinerary. Helpful especially with PanAM and
|BA. Charges a bit more. Never called back,
|kept assuring he was working on customer's
|case, no deal. Did not refund the difference
|between 'official' fare charged and the
|discounted fare for over 7 months. BEWARE:
|Their tickets were not honoured by Singapore
|Airlines who said it was stolen/missing. Did
|not return money and actually asked for more.
|Be cautious. Sold unconfirmed tickets.
|Tampered with tix, lied about confirming all
|journey segments. Later: Satisfactory.
|Called back with confirmation#
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Travellers Choice | | 3 | | Dec., 1994
Ph:-(212) 532-4006 | | | |
1170 Broadway #1202, New York, |--------------------------------------------
NY |Made stupid itinerary - not enough time to
Contact: Sunny, Victor |catch connecting flights. Were obnoxious.
|Charged tix on card apparently without
|authorization. Dishonest. Makes false
|promises.
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Up & Away Travel | | 1 | | April, 1996
Ph:-(212) 889-2345 | | | |
347 5th Ave, Suite 202, New |--------------------------------------------
York, NY 10016 |Took money for un-confirmed tickets.
|Traveller was forced to travel business
|class.
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Visala Travels & Tours | 1 | 6 | X | Jan., 1998
Ph:-(212) 986-3997 | | | |
141 E. 44th St., Suite 301, |--------------------------------------------
New York, NY 10017 |Lied. Unreliable. Delta classified ticket as
Contact: Vipin |"stolen." Be cautious. Hiked prices. Lied
|about confirmation. Issued waitlisted tix as
|confirmed again. Last: Reliable, low prices.
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William Becker Travels | 2 | | | March, 1996
New York, NY | | | |
Contact: Fazel |--------------------------------------------
|Good fares and service. Courteous.
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North Carolina:
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Everest Travels (II) | 1 | 1 | |
Ph:-(704) 532-1978 | | | |
Charlotte, NC |--------------------------------------------
|Reliable, follows up on your request. Prompt.
|Helped during an emergency.
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T.C. Travel | 3 | | Y/X | March, 1998
Ph:-(919) 233-4813 | [1] | | |
NC |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Aruna Shah |Prompt, courteous. Good rates. Timely
|service.
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Trans-Meridian Travel | 2 | 1 | X | Jan., 1997
Ph:-(919) 460-6800 | | | |
(919) 460-6802 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(919) 469-2345 |Rude. Unprofessional.
MacGregor Village, 107 |
Edinburgh S., #115, Cary, NC |
27511 |
Contact: Amita/Rupal Shah |
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Travel Links | 3 | | X | Feb., 1998
Ph:-(919) 212-0057 | | | |
Raleigh, NC |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Prajesh |Courteous, professional, prompt. Need to
|call repeatedly.
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Ohio:
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Athena Travel Services | 1 | | | March, 1996
Ph:-(614) 235-1234 | | | |
Fax:-(614) 235-0030 +--------------------------------------------
2359 East Main Street, Bexley, |Very helpful, professional.
OH 43209 |
Contact: Marilyn Slear |
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Cambridge Travel | 12 | 1 | X | March, 1998
Ph:-(216) 397-0049 | | | |
Fax:-(216) 397-0525 +--------------------------------------------
2140 Lee Road, Suite #209, |EMail: camtrl@aol.com
Cleveland, OH 44118 |Professional. Efficient and courteous.
Contact: Stephen Draviam |Returns calls. In one case messed up
|ticketing. Is aware of it and trying hard to
|provide outstanding service. Very
|satisfactory. Later: Very satisfactory.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Cosmic Travels | 2 | | | Feb., 1998
Ph:-(614) 771-9067 | | | |
Hilliard, OH |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Ilina Nigam |EMail: cosmic@juno.com
|Excellent service. Called up India to inform
|of changes in connecting flights. Very
|satisfactory. Used to work for TAI (III).
|Checked food requirements.
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Malathy Bagade | | 1 | | Jan., 1998
Ph:-(513) 851-6020 | | | |
Cincinnati, OH |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Malathy Bagade |Gave arbitrary dates for travel, rasied tix
|prices after purchase. Gave false assurances.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Prema Govindarajulu | 12 | 1 | X | March, 1996
Cincinnati, OH | | | |
Contact: Prema Govindarajulu |--------------------------------------------
|No longer an agent Trustworthy. Suggested a
|cheaper way by IA in India. Prompt service.
|Helped with one-way tickets to travel from
|India to the U.S. Calls back. If not sure
|about something, she tells you up front. Was
|rude.
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Savitri Chinta | | 1 | | April, 1998
Ph:-(513) 733-9256 | | | |
Cincinnati, 102 |--------------------------------------------
|Efficient, but very rude and expensive, will
|call back but rude.
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Sunita Travel | 2 | 2 | Y/X | July, 1997
Ph:-(614) 889-1900 | | | |
Fax:-(614) 889-8487 +--------------------------------------------
5865 Sawmill Rd, Columbus, |Extremely helpful. Cheap fares. Efficient.
333 43017 |Not always aware of specials, you need to
Contact: Sunita Ruparel |check with airlines. Tries hard to get you
|good tickets. Prompt. Last- does not call
|back at all, failed to provide any info. Did
|not refund difference between Excursion and
|Apex fare.
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Travel Agents International | 2 | | Y/X | June, 1997
Ph:-(216) 831-8050 | | | |
1-800-9-INDIA-9 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(216) 831-1789 |Couretous, good deals. Prompt. Good for
Cleveland, OH |Kuwait Airways
Contact: Ms. Sharda |
Mulgaonkar, Ms Poonam |
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Travel Agents International | 1 | | | Dec., 1996
(III) | | | |
Ph:-(614) 459-7776 +--------------------------------------------
Columbus, OH |Courteous, Prompt, Helpful. Went out of her
Contact: |way to get tix at substantially reduced
|price.
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Xenia Economy Travels | | 1 | | March, 1997
Xenia, OH | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Books flights without giving enough time for
|transit. Missed flight to India because of
|this.
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Oklahoma:
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Asian Travels And Tours, Inc. | 11 | | X | March, 1998
Ph:-(405) 495-8687 | | | |
1-888-764-8687 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(405) 787-6977 |EMail: Asiantravl@aol.com
7300 N.W.23rd St., Ste.# 106 , |Web : http://www.toasia.com/
Bethany, Oklahoma City, OK |Unreliable. Gave incorrect information to
73008 |passengers about tickets. Later: No problems.
Contact: Kenny, George, Mercy |Good Service. Helpful. Prompt. $50-65 more
|for credit card. Prompt & Courteous. Good
|fare on Malayasian. May need to keep calling.
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Oregon:
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Nova Travels | 7 | 2 | Y/X | Jan., 1998
Ph:1-800-646-6682 | | | |
(503) 697-4460 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(503) 697-4475 |EMail: sudha@novatravel.com
27 South State St. # 230, | tim@novatravel.com
Lake Oswego, OR 97034 | international@novatravel.com
Contact: Sudha Bajpai, Tim, |Web : http://www.novatravel.com/
Mr Sampat |Helpful, prompt, competitive fares, reliable.
|Special Emergency# 1-800-325-1999 to be used
|only if you are stranded and need assistance.
|Need to keep calling. 3.5% Extra for CC.
|Could not get tix, but did not say so,
|wasted time. Not cooperative in refunding
|money. Last: Very satisfactory.
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Omni Travels | | 1 | | June, 1994
Ph:-(503) 643-0104 | | | |
7120, SW Crestview Pl, |--------------------------------------------
Beaverton, OR 97005 |Very unreliable. Untrustworthy. Avoidable.
Contact: "Mac" Bijlani |
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Travelair | 24 | | | Jan., 1998
Ph:-(503) 643-6781 | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(503) 643-6951 |EMail: travel@teleport.com
3800 S.W. Cedar Blvd, Suite |Web : http://www.teleport.com/~travel
165, Beaverton, OR 97005 |Reliable, prompt, very professional.
Contact: Mr. Sai Prasad |Efficient. Uniformly good service. Web Page
Patange |has option of buying tix online.
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Pennsylvania:
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Globe International Travel | 5 | 1 | X | Oct., 1997
Ph:-(412) 341-6464 | | | |
Pittsburgh, PA |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Charanjeet |Reliable, cheap, courteous, very helpful.
|Ask client to come authorize tix and left,
|did not inform of all requirements, added
|card surcharge after saying there were none.
|Need to keep calling.
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Jamuna Travels, Inc | 4 | | N/X | July, 1996
Ph:-(610) 352-7280 | | | |
Fax:-(610) 352-4186 +--------------------------------------------
Upper Darby, Philadelphia, PA |Does the job well. Is helpful. AI, British
19082 |Air, Singapore Airlines. Prompt, very
Contact: Jacob John, Sheila |helpful.
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Jitu Parekh | 1 | | |
Ph:-(717) 766-9565 | | | |
Mechanicsburg, PA |--------------------------------------------
|Reliable but expensive by about $25 than
|best deals.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Kesavan Travels | 1 | | | Oct., 1997
Ph:-(412) 372-4033 | | | |
PA |--------------------------------------------
|Good service.
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Nevin Travels | | | X |
Ph:-(215) 924-7055 | | | |
Fax:-(215) 924-1766 +--------------------------------------------
Philadelphia, PA |EMail: g_mathew@fccc.edu
Contact: George Matthew | 102415.3120@compuserve.com
|Only American Express accepted. 4% extra
|charge on discounted tickets. Good rates and
|eager to please??
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Skylark Travels | 1 | | | Feb., 1995
Ph:-(215) 455-5652 | | | |
PA |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Shehnaz Pagdiwala |Helpful, courteous. Good fares.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
SS world travels | 1 | | | Nov., 1997
Ph:215-343-7499 | | | |
Fax:215-343-1236 +--------------------------------------------
Doylestown, PA |Professional, Prompt. Helpful.
Contact: Sheela Nayak |
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Trans International Travels | 3 | 3 | Y | May, 1997
Ph:-(215) 222-5678 | | | |
Philadelphia, PA |--------------------------------------------
Contact: |Canceled reservations without informing.
|Deposit not refunded. Last minute unpleasant
|surprises. No problems in later experience.
|Latest: Tina no longer with TI, service has
|dropped drastically.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
World Wide Travels | 11 | | N | Jan., 1997
Ph:-(412) 621-0330 | | | |
Pittsburgh, PA |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Prachi Seth |Good price. Promptly corrected faulty
|tickets. Prompt. Prefers to sell BA.
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Tennessee:
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Columbus Travel | | 1 | | Jan., 1998
Ph:-(901) 759-0079 | | | |
TN |--------------------------------------------
|Sold tix for Jet Airways, then called &
|cancelled reservation, did not offer
|explanation, Forgot Pax Name on Int'l tix!
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Travel Concepts | 23 | 2 | Y/X/R | Jan., 1998
Ph:-(800) 366-4124 | | | |
(615) 584-3909 +--------------------------------------------
Knoxville, TN |Reliable. Prompt, accurate, knowledgeable,
Contact: Wanda, Yatish, |helpful. Mailed tickets within two hours of
Rebekkah, April,Nancy, |talking. Mailed tickets by certified mail.
Madhavi Shah |Messed up dates once. Put OKs on tickets
|without really having reservations. Did not
|call back repeatedly. Unprofessional & rude.
|Latest: Again Professional & courteous.
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Texas:
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
A to Z Travels | 2 | | | April, 1993
Houston, TX | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Efficient. Sent ticket even before balance
|payment was paid. Honest. Reliable. Timely.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
ABC Melanie's Travels | 3 | 1 | X | Sept, 1997
Ph:-(713) 565-4225 | | | |
4514 Silverlake Drive, |--------------------------------------------
Sugarland, TX 77479 |EMail: NaveenD@aol.com
Contact: Melanie DeMello, |Low fares. Nice and friendly. One extremely
Navin |overcharged ticket in the past. Area Code
|may now be 281 instead of 713. Last: Very
|Satisfactory.
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Air King Travel & Tours | 1 | | | Nov., 1997
Ph:-(214) 637-0527 | | | |
9090 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, |--------------------------------------------
TX 75247 |Courteous, Professional. Got tix same day
Contact: Ajay |for flight 3 days later.
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Aries Tours and Travels | | 3 | | July, 1997
Ph:-(214) 638 7008 | | | |
8828 Stemmons Fwy Suite 139, |--------------------------------------------
Dallas, TX 75247 |Frustrating to deal with. Issued tix then
Contact: Venkatesh |did not mail it. Lied about mailing tix.
|Again, and cancelled tix without
|authorization after client went to India.
|Recurring problems with BA regarding errors
|in itinerary.
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Ashneel Travel | 4 | 2 | X | July, 1996
Ph:-(713) 981-6166 | | | |
Fax:-(713) 981-0063 +--------------------------------------------
6121 Hillcroft Suite K-1, |Efficient, overworked. Rude. Unprofessional
Houston, TX 77081 |sometimes. Late in refunds. Prompt another
Contact: Mr. Asit Ghosh, Hamid |time. Screwed up flt. schedules once. Sold
|unconfirmed ticket as conf. No personal
|cheques. $20 extra for cards. Hamid is very
|professional
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Astro Travel | 2 | 3 | Y/X | Feb., 1997
Ph:-(713) 988-1993 | | [1] | |
Houston, TX |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Neelu Sharma, |Parent company is probably Ashneel Travels.
Michelle |Made bad connections. Be careful. Sold
|Indian domestic ticket which did not
|materialize in India. Good experience -
|helpful & knowledgeable. Another time goofed
|up meal plans, took time to refund money.
|Responsive & helpful. Did not return phone
|calls, lied about confirmed seats.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Capricorn Travels | 6 | 2 | M | Feb., 1997
Ph:-(713) 270-5519 | | | |
Houston, TX |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Nancy Vaz |Reliable and efficient. Told that seat was
|confirmed, but later denied saying so.
|Raised the price by $100. Prompt
|confirmation delivery of tickets with a
|short notice (1 week). Payment mailed after
|tickets received. Rude in one case.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Capricorn Travels | 2 | 1 | | Feb., 1997
Ph:-(972) 234-0299 | | | |
Richardson, TX |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Naju |Reliable, polite. Did raise price at the
|last moment but explanation was plausible.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Caravan Travel Services | 2 | 1 | | May, 1997
Ph:-(800) 332-1391 | | | |
(713) 789-1391 +--------------------------------------------
10000 Richmond Suite 110, |Didn't answer calls. VERY late delivery of
Houston, TX 77042 |tix. Tickets were not confirmed. Latest:
Contact: Masud Hasan |Very polite, good deals.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Cardinal Points | 1 | | Y | 1993
Ph:-(800) 938-1110 | | | |
Houston, TX |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Chris |Polite and couretous. Good deals, reliable.
|FedEx tickets by default. Latest - no
|special deals to India.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Comfort Travel | 1 | 2 | | Nov., 1997
Ph:1-800-962-9881 | | | |
Dallas, TX |--------------------------------------------
|Polite but inefficient. Bad prices. Takes
|you for a ride. Apparently Delta has
|blacklisted them! Good experience in Nov '97.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Crown Travels | 2 | | Y/X | Nov., 1994
Ph:-(214) 234-0299 | | | |
Dallas, TX |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Naju |Great attitude. Excellent references. Most
|probably changed name to Capricorn Travels
|now.
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Discover Travel | 1 | 1 | | Dec., 1997
Ph:-(972) 238-1155, 721-9661 | | [1] | |
1-800-52-FLYUS, 659-0111 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(972) 238-0400 |EMail: discoversh@hotmail.com
245 N. Central Expressway. |Quoted low prices initially, didn't book
Suite 204, Richardson, TX |seats immediately, then raised prices at
75080 |payment time. Again, and changed flights
Contact: Ram Yalamanchili |over and over. Impolite.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Eagle Travels | | 1 | | Sept, 1997
Ph:806-794-4495 | | | |
TX |--------------------------------------------
|Increased price by $300. Did not refund
|money when tix were cancelled.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Emerald Travels | 4 | | | Nov., 1997
Ph:-(817) 921-1741 | | | |
Fax:-(817) 921-1741 +--------------------------------------------
Fort Worth, TX |EMail: rgupta@molly.hsc.unt.edu
Contact: Arun Gupta |Courteous, helpful, prompt, provides options.
|Fairly reasonable rates. Price slightly
|higher, but very thorough. Needs cert. check
|for quick issue of tix. FedExed tix promptly.
|Wheelchair reservations for elderly. Very
|good service.
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Horizon Tours and Travel Inc. | 2 | 1 | X | Dec., 1995
Ph:-(713) 978-7202 | | | |
Fax:-(713) 978-7211 +--------------------------------------------
5636 Hillcroft, TX 77036 |Courteous, efficient, friendly, professional.
Contact: K.C. Cherian/Zaheer |Gave a good deal on gulf+twa on day's notice.
|However, sold waitlisted tickets in another
|case. Be careful!
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Interex Travel | 3 | | | Dec., 1993
2509 San Antonio, Austin, TX | | | |
78705 |--------------------------------------------
|Friendly and helpful. Matched best fares to
|Europe.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
K. B. Travel | 2 | 2 | | Aug., 1997
Ph:-(713) 469-5140 | | | |
Houston, TX |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Mrs. Krishna Basak |Efficient, helpful, friendly. States her
|position up front. Incresed price (25%) at
|last moment, but did apologize for mistake.
|Verify price. Another time tix got cancelled
|because of error/incomplete info.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
M.I. Travels | 2 | 6 | Y/X | April, 1998
Ph:-(281) 530-3000 | | [1] | |
Fax:-(281) 530-3198 +--------------------------------------------
Houston, TX |They do take care of you, but they are not
Contact: Mr. Mitra, Swati |professional enough sometimes. Check tickets
|carefully, confirm with airline. Did not
|clarify flight details fully - claimed
|flight as non-stop when it had two stopovers.
|Unresponsive, had to stop payment on cheque.
|Not Professional. Questions about
|confirmations. Tix were okay, though. Booked
|emergency tix on wrong class, could not
|issue tix without paying more. Pax ended up
|cancelling tix. Cashed checks, but did not
|make reservations for tix. Did not want to
|refund money. Threat of legal action reqd
|before refund was issued.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Mars Travels | | 1 | N | Jan., 1998
HillCroft, Houston, TX | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Refused to book tix until paid! Hiked prices
|after payment. Forced client to pay shipping
|for tix that agent forgot to mail rtn tix.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Royal Travels & Tours | 4 | 1 | M | July, 1997
Ph:-(972) 258-0103 | | | |
(972) 258-0515 +--------------------------------------------
Irving, TX |Courteous. Prompt. Cheap but inefficient.
Contact: Ms. Moly Vetakatil |Made wrong connections, booked 1 ticket
|instead of 2. Prompt & Polite in another
|case. Last: Good Experience. Did have to
|send full amt before she purchased tix.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Seema Govil | 1 | | Y | June, 1995
Ph:-(512) 834-8162 | | | |
TX |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Seema Govil |EMail: 76252.756@compuserve.com
|Prompt, sincere. Reliable.
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Shelly's Travels | | 1 | | Sept, 1996
Ph:-(713) 977-8687 | | | |
Houston, TX |--------------------------------------------
|Sold unconfirmed tix
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Skyline Travels | | 1 | | June, 1995
Ph:-(214) 634-7277 | | | |
7618 Stemmons Freeway, Suite |--------------------------------------------
190, Dallas, TX 75247 |Extremely unprofessional. Did not refund
|money for unused ticket.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
SkyPass Travel Inc II | 1 | 1 | | Dec., 1996
Ph:-(214) 634-8687 | | | |
Fax:-(214) 634-0559 +--------------------------------------------
2730 Stemmons Freeway, Suite |Screwed up seating & meals, lied about it.
310, West Tower, Dallas, TX |Problem with refunds. May be same as Skypass
75207 |Travels, Austin, TX (?) Latest - gets you
|tix, but need to keep calling and checking.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
SkyPass Travels | 2 | 1 | | Feb., 1998
Ph:-(512) 467-8687 | | | |
6700 Middle Fiskville Rd., |--------------------------------------------
Dallas, TX 78752 |Prompt and reliable. May be part of SkyPass
|Travel Inc, Dallas TX. Lied about tix.
|Pushed AI & tried to prevent booking on
|other airlines. Good service on emergency
|tix.
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Taj Travels | | 1 | |
Ph:-(972) 659-9035 | | | |
Irving, TX |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Joseph Rajan |Refund cheque of $300, difference between
|credit card payment and discounted fare, has
|bounced twice. Does not reply calls or
|letters. Used to be Raj Travels previously.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Trade Winds | | 1 | |
Ph:1-800-438-4853 | | | |
Houston, TX |--------------------------------------------
|Agent of Gulf Air. Nice until you buy ticket,
|but rude when requesting changes.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Travel agents International | 1 | | | July, 1996
(II) | | | |
Irving, TX |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Upendra Patel |Helpful. Called client to inform of
|cancelled flight, promptly book on
|alternative connection. Helped client get
|compensated for lost luggage.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Travel King International | 4 | 3 | | March, 1998
Dallas, TX | | [1] | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Cheap fare but sloppy service. Put callers
|on hold for a long time. Prompt another time.
|Seems to promote Gulf Air. Very
|unprofessional. Consolidators for Lufthansa.
|No customer service. Rude. Raised prices at
|the last moment, charged airport tax, but
|did not mark it on ticket correctly. So pax
|had to pay again.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Travel to Hindustan Travel | | 1 | | May, 1997
Did not confirm tix. cashed | | | |
check, refund check bounced. |--------------------------------------------
Deal in person, not over LD |
phone., Houston, TX |
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TravelPoint | | 1 | | March, 1998
Harwin St., Houston, TX | | | |
Contact: Vikas/Nick/John |--------------------------------------------
|Double-charged for tix when pax tried to
|change date of travel. Raised price by $700
|w/o telling pax. Maybe even forged pax
|signature? Charged $1500 to another company
|on pax AMEX card?
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Ujjal Seal | 1 | | M | July, 1993
Ph:-(915) 336-6254 | | | |
401 W 18th. St., #29, Ft. |--------------------------------------------
Stockton, TX 79735 |Trustworthy. Tries to match other travel
Contact: Mr. Ujjal Seal |agents' prices if you tell him about them.
|Courteous. Prompt.
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World Wide Travels (IV) | | 1 | | Dec., 1996
Arlington, TX | | | |
Contact: Shanti Bole, Yasmin |--------------------------------------------
|Issued illegal tix, not honored by airline,
|had to cancel entire trip.
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Virginia:
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Aero Travel Inc. | 14 | | Y | Feb., 1998
Ph:-(703) 807-1172 | | | |
1-800-356-1109 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(703) 807-0450 |EMail: discount@aerotravel.com
4001 N. 9th St. #217, |Web : http://www.aerotravel.com
Arlington, VA 22203 |Good prices for Gulf & KLM. Hunts for good
Contact: Rehan Naqvi, Afzal |deals. Good for tix in India & Nepal too.
Sayed |Refunded overcharged amount immediately.
|Responsive, Courteous, calls back. Concerned
|about passengers too. Prompt & Knowledgeable.
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Paragon Travel | 1 | | | Dec., 1995
Ph:-(703) 922-0786 | | | |
6180 Old Franconia Road, |--------------------------------------------
Alexandria, VA 22310 |Professional and courteous. Good tix to
Contact: Mr.Hussamuddin/Mr. |Islamabad.
Hamidi |
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Richmond Travels (Formerly | 5 | | Y | Feb., 1998
Rumy Mohta) | [1] | | |
Ph:-(804) 639-6978 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(804) 639-6979 |EMail: RICHTRVL@aol.com
6008 Watch Harbour Road, |Upto 1030pm est 7 days/week, evenings
Midlothian, VA 23112 |preferred for the phone. British Air: No
Contact: Mr. Rumy Mohta |extra charge for credit card. Prompt,
|friendly, helpful. Buys Singapore Airlines
|tickets from Mazda travels. Note new Phone#
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Travel Today | | 1 | | Aug., 1996
VA | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Did not return money for cancelled tix
|returned to them
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Traveller's Choice | 3 | | | Feb., 1998
Ph:-(703) 569-5105 | [1] | | |
7240 F Boudinot Drive, |--------------------------------------------
Springfield, VA 22150 |Courteous, prompt. Notified pax of problems
Contact: Mr.Bakshi, Ms Parul |with connections, worked with airlines to
|get convenient flights. May need a little
|time to respond.
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Washington:
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FlagShip Travels | 1 | | N | June, 1996
Ph:-(206) 784-3272 | | | |
2525, 6th Ave, Seattle, WA |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Vijay Sood |Good deals, booked on short notice. Accurate.
|Prefers checks to credit cards
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New Wave Travel | 3 | 3 | N | Jan., 1998
Ph:-(206) 527-3579 | | | |
4719 University Way NE, |--------------------------------------------
Seattle, WA |Helpful. Takes one week to send ticket after
Contact: Rizwan, Fozia |he gets payment, and tells this to you up
|front. Let him know you saw his name here.
|He wants to know this. Did not call back
|after three reminders, didn't record
|client's travel plan. Refund of full amt
|taking over a year.
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Onkar International Travel | 4 | | Y | Dec., 1995
Service | | | |
Ph:-(206) 292-9366 (Disc?) +--------------------------------------------
500 Union Street, Seattle, WA |Good fare including Indian domestic flights.
Contact: Meera |Prompt, courteous, efficient. No accurate
|info about visa requirements at transit
|stops. Phone# Disconnected?
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Washington, DC:
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
All Season Travel | | 1 | | Sept, 1996
Ph:1-800-419-1963 | | | |
1-202-319-0720 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:1-202-319-0735 |Took money, did not send tix, lied about
2651, Connecticut Ave. N, W. |mailing it, lied about FedEx tracking number,
Suite 202, Washington, DC |cancelled booking without authorization.
20008 |
Contact: Darshan |
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East West Travels | 8 | 1 | X | March, 1998
Ph:-(202) 833-6068 | [1] | | |
(202) 833-6069 +--------------------------------------------
2025, I St., Suite 503, |Courteous, efficient, good service. Bad
Washington DC, DC 20006 |service another time. Madhu was *extremely*
Contact: Madhu Talwar, Rekha, |helpful once. Knowledgeable. Slightly higher
James |price. Confirmed bassinette seats. Tix via
|FedEx Overnight.
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MRP Travels | 1 | | Y | July, 1992
Ph:-(202) 293-7090 | | | |
616 18th St., Washington DC, |--------------------------------------------
DC |Gave a very good price for Bombay-New York-
|DC and back. Prompt and friendly. Does not
|handle tickets to India any more.
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Van Ness Travels | 1 | | X | Dec., 1995
Ph:-(202) 966-4000 | | | |
DC |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Asha Telang |Friendly, courteous. But doesn't recheck
|airline schedules to keep track of changes.
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World Wide Travels (III) | 3 | 9 | N | April, 1998
Ph:-(202) 659-6430 | | [1] | |
Washington, DC, DC |--------------------------------------------
Contact: Usha, Madhu, Alka, |Cancelled tickets after they were paid for
Ijaz, Sonya |and issued. Returned money with great
|difficulty, only after threat of legal
|action. Other times, pocketed ticket money.
|BE CAREFUL. Good prices on Lufthansa?
|Cancelled at last minute again. Long time on
|refund. Rude. Changed itenerary without
|permission, asked $350 to cancel it. Issued
|tix w/o authorization. Cashed check, denied
|it, issued tix to different city, asked $250
|per tix to cancel. Accepts Cash ONLY. ON
|PROBATION. AVOIDABLE. Rude. Tried scare
|tactic to extort more money from pax one
|hour before flight - threatened to cancel
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Wisconsin:
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Geo Travel | 4 | | | June, 1995
Ph:-(414) 238-5555 | | | |
(414) 238-4422 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(414) 238-4433 |EMail: GeoTravel@usa.net
Milwaukee, WI |Helpful, prompt. Sometimes he won't call you
Contact: Jawaad |back for a long time. That doesn't mean he's
|not working for your ticket. Likes to keep
|things straight and simple. Patient,
|courteous.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------


Other /Unknown (USA):
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
International Travel Grp. | | | |
Ph:-(817) 540-1151 | | | |
Fax:-(817) 540-1236 +--------------------------------------------
US |
Contact: Paul Hart |
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Lucky Travels | | 1 | | Nov., 1996
| | | |
Contact: Rama Rao |--------------------------------------------
|Apparently decamped after taking customer's
|money. Customer filed suit, won, still
|unable to collect.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Midwood Tours & Travels | | 5 | | Dec., 1997
Ph:-(888) 627-2831 | | | |
(718) 376-7766 +--------------------------------------------
Fax:-(718) 376-8811 |Scam. Decamped with money. Check with India
US |Abroad for contact info on possible action
Contact: Reena/Anjali |against them. Contact India Abroad for more
|info. Contact for investigation: Mr. Doug
|Nass, Airline Reporting Corporation 1530
|Wilson Boulevard, Suite 800 Arlington,
|Virginia 22209, Tel : 703-816-8136
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Moonlight Travels | | 1 | |
US | | | |
+--------------------------------------------
|Raised price by $200 at the last moment.
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------


EMails/Posts since last time:
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Travel Agency: 3S International Travels
---------------------------------------

Dealt with Rashid Kutty. Very patient, answered all my
questions very politely. Very helpful, got my tickets at
very short notice. Somewhat reluctant to accept CCs. But
no problem with travel arrangements. Rate was very competitive.
I would highly recommend him.
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Travel Agency: Intra World Travels & Tours, Inc
-----------------------------------------------

Experience : Good.
* Competetive fares.
* Prompt service (sent the tickets within a week of
payment by Fed Ex at no extra charge)
* Called back when confirmed booking.
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Travel Agency: Summit Travels & Tours
-------------------------------------

This agency is full of thugs and dirtbags
they took my money in October for a December ticket and never gave tickets till
the last day of my flight. After enormous pressure and legal
threats they finally gave the tickets. In between they threatened
to cancel the tickets and also threatened not to refund money.
Highly condescending attitude.
They will keep you on hold for hours and will never return your calls.
I contacted the consolidator from where they purchased the
tickets and they also told me about their very bad experiences.
In the Romanian airline we met other victims of this same agency.
They also had very grevious tales to tell. One of them got tickets only after
they went to NYC from Buffalo. and threatened to kill them.
The contact persons are SHUBHASHEESH and RAJSHREE. Never ever trust them
They advertise in INDIA ABROAD.
Later while returning the tickets were not confirmed and one
of my co-passengers who had booked the tickets from this agency
had to pay another 250 dollars to get their tickets confirmed .


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Travel Agency: Ganti Travels
----------------------------

Was very couteous. went out of the way to get me a ticket in
the peak season in a short notice. It was just perfect.
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Travel Agency: T.C. Travel
--------------------------

Very helpful in finding low cost fares and delivered
tickets promptly as promised.
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Travel Agency: Traveller's Choice
---------------------------------

The agent I dealt with was Ms. Parul. She was very courteous
and sent me the tickets promptly after receiving my check.
At one time the international airline did not approve the
domestic connection that she had promised me intially, but
she notified me as soon as she found out, tried to get me
an alternative connection, and eventually got me the
original (and more convenient) connection. She was a little
slow in sending me the itenarary first, but apart from that,
I have nothing to complain about.
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Travel Agency: Richmond Travels
-------------------------------

I've had only good experiences while dealing with Rumy Mohta of
Richmond Travels. He is prompt and courteous. Also, he goes
out of his way to suggest alternate travel plans that result
in saving money and/or more convenience. I've bought tickets
from him twice in the last year and both times did not have
a single complaint/regret. I'd recommend Richmond Travels
very highly.
Thanks
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Travel Agency: M.I. Travels
---------------------------

Unprofessional. Did not return phone calls. Cashed checks
two months prior to departure, but never booked reservations
on airline. Serious (terminal) illness required changes in trip seven
weeks prior to departure, but agent was completely unhelpful
and unresponsive. Despite fact that no reservations were
ever made on any airline, did not want to refund money.
Sent refund check for one ticket three months after
agreeing to refund money, and sent second refund check two
months after sending the first check. Only the threat of
legal action prompted response on part of M.I. Travel.
Under no circumstances should anyone consider using this
unethical, dishonest agency. Be warned!
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Travel Agency: Time Travel and Tours
------------------------------------

Geeta has been consistently great to work with.

I found her frist from the travel FAQ last year and have had good response
from her every time.

She is friendly, polite and easy to talk to and she really looks around to help
with fairs and research alternate itineraries instead of the normal rude, brusque
service I have seen from other agents.

I am glad 40 others think so too. Just wanted to add my YES vote to reward
her efficiency.

Avronil

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Travel Agency: Canadian Executive Travels Ltd.
----------------------------------------------

Good price. Better customer service. Friendly. Very profesional,
and eficient service.
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Travel Agency: Allan Travels
----------------------------

I had purchased tickets for travel to India and for travel within India from
Alanita Travels, Newton, MA. I wasn't told to re-confirm my tickets for travel
within India. When I reached the airport, I was told that the tickets had
been cancelled as they had not been re-confirmed and that since the flight
was already full, I could not be accomodated. If only the travel agent had
told me that I needed to re-confirm such a case would never have arisen.
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Travel Agency: Andhra Travels
-----------------------------

He first made a reservation for me with one journey leg waitlisted and said
I would need to pay after he gets it confirmed. Next day he was rude and
said I must send in the money before he gets the reservation confirmed.
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Travel Agency: Trade Wings Tours & Travel
-----------------------------------------

Excellent service. Extended hours of contact. May not be the cheapest but
great service. Polite.
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Travel Agency: A P Travels
--------------------------

Here is some very unpleasant experience I recently had with A P Travels, Langley Park, MD.
I had booked three tickets through them - two tickets for travel from DC - Bombay and one
from Bombay to New York. The DC-Bombay ticket prices were jacked-up by $150 each
after confirmation and before purchase.

On the third ticket (with Air India) I was suppose to get a refund since the itenerary was
changed, and it took me two months and at least 10 phone calls (this is after Air India
confirmed to me that they have reimbursed the agent) to get the refund amount
back to me. The owner/agent, Ramesh, was very rude and extremely unprofessional.
Had to go to the office personally to get back the money and Ramesh almost threw the
check on my face. Note that this was my money which Air India had given back to AP
Travels more than 2 months prior.

On Air France, my wife and I had some very unpleasant experience. On Paris-DC leg,
when my wife made a mistake on the I-94 declaration, she asked for an extra form. The
flight attendant was very rude and told my wife to go and get the form from the back end
of the flight herself. We will never be flying by Air France any more.


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Travel Agency: East And West travel agency
------------------------------------------

This is in regard to the East And West travel agency located in
Washington, DC.

I have used this agency several times in 1997 for tickets to India for
myself and for my family. The agent I worked with is Ms. Madhu Talwar.
I find Ms Talwar to be efficient and knowlegeable. Though I have never
met her, she sounds sincere and hard working. She is a bit fast when
talking over the telephone but is most helpful and reliable. When
planning a trip to India be sure to talk to Ms Talwar for booking your
tickets!!




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Travel Agency: Rama Travels
---------------------------

Consolidator fares for India-subcontinent, Pak,Dhaka,Dubai,
and other Asian countries. Nice and helpful. Convey all
information regarding ticket, visa papers and other
related things in advance. Not charged any amount on
my bounced check.

Asked about my trip on my return. Good service.
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Travel Agency: Intra World Travels & Tours, Inc
-----------------------------------------------

I had been to Visakhapatnam,India in feb,98 and purchased
the ticket from Intra world. My agent was purnima and she
is very patient and helped me in purchasing the ticket at
good price. I came back to US in March,98 and wanted to go
to Hyd, India once again but I dropped my plans due to some
reason. I also snet the check to Intraworld and told that I
don't want to go to India. They immediately sent back my
money after a week. I thank Purnima and Ajay of Intraworld
and I expect the same sort of service from them even in the
future. I even do suggest everyone who is planning to go to
India to purchase the ticket from Intraworld, purnima or ajay.
Yehi hai right choice baby.
Ramesh
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Travel Agency: Globe Travel
---------------------------

[Ed Note: Response from Globe Travel appended below, submitter please note]

My friend and i bought tickets from Globe via Air India. We got the
tickets late (even paying four weeks in advance, and had alot of problems
when coming back. We went to reconfirm it one week prior and we were
told that our booking was not confirmed. We had to go to Air India
office every day and beg for seats. We had to get back for the school.
They took $1269 from each of us. When our other roommate decided to go
too, he got it from another travel agent for the same dates and airline
for $1209. I contacted Globe again and they refused to refund the money.
They advertise on web that they have lowest price and some people trust
their word, and get cheated. I know many others who have the same
problem. They talk very nicely on phone and email, but take alot of
money from unknowing customers. and what's the use in getting my friends
to write their experiences in your forum. They'll probably get axed
anyway.

*************************

Response From Globe Travel:


"All our prices (Including taxes) are upfront, published on
the net. As soon as we make Air India reservation, we
give access to the reservation to our clients via our web-site:
http://www.globetravels.com/aires.htm. So, clients know directly
from Air India if their tickets are confirmed or not.

If you send me a copy of the ticket, I will be happy to
get the (historic) reservation details from Air India. If your
reservation was canceled, I will ask Air India for monetary
compensation"


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Travel Agency: Future Travel
----------------------------

Good experience but not very prompt in calling back.
I send the check in advance but did not cash it till he send
the tickets to me.
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Travel Agency: Traveller's Choice (III)
---------------------------------------

Dear Mr.Santanu Lahiri:

I have purchased an airline ticket on Swiss Air, from Atlanta to Bombay and
back from Travelers' Choice.

I am very glad that I did my ticketing with this travel agency, and at no
point of time was there a feeling of any uncertainty or insecurity.

I am especially grateful to Ms.Nima Lele,for the trouble which she took to
ensure that I get the booking on a flight which was most convenient for me.

Thanks,

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Travel Agency: Globe Travels
----------------------------

On 10th April, around 11pm, I got the sad news that my mother-in-law
passed away. My wife wanted to go to Bombay urgently. I tried to call
several agents and sent a few e-mail.

Within an hour I got a reply from Globe Travels in Cedar Rapids. They are
amazing guys. The entire ticket was confirmed by 2in the monring
(Initially the return was on waiting list). Next day morning I drove
from Charleston WV to Washignton DC to get Indian visa to my wife. Herman
from Globe Travels had already faxed a ticket copy to the consulate,
which helped in getting the visa easy.

When we went to the airport, the ticket was ready and my wife had a
smooth flight home. Without the help from Globe Travels, my wife would
not have made it to the funeral. Best part they did not charge a penny
more than they quoted on the web (http://www.globetravels.com/ai.htm).

I highly recommend them to the public. Their phone number is
319-362-9071.

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Travel Agency: Traveller's Choice (III)
---------------------------------------

Dear Lahiri,

I am pleased to report a good experience with Ms. Nima Lele of
Traveler's choice. She was very helpful, courteous, and patient
in making travel arrangements for travel from India to the USA.
No last minute surprises or changes in fare. I would recommend her
services to others seeking to travel to India.

Sincerely,

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Travel Agency: Quick Travel
---------------------------

Promised a confirmed ticket. A day before the journey, claims he cannot confirm
my ticket and cannot do anything about it at all. Gets abusive and says he will
return my $100 deposit. This after more than 1-1/2 months notice for the ticket.
This has happened to many of my friends, from what I hear. Although this happened
3 years ago and I always wanted to complain to BBB, I never quite got around to
it. I came across this site and decided to pen my experience with this agency.
The owner is RUDE and obnoxious. Definitely an agency to avoid.
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Travel Agency: world wide travel (II)
-------------------------------------

reliable,helpful.
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Travel Agency: K & S Travels
----------------------------

I requested quotes from TAs in this Survey via email and only
two agents responded. One of them was Ms.Kanthi Mani of K&S Travel, Inc
She gave me very competetive quotes and even reduced the fare when
I mentioned another quote. Originally my plan was to travel to
Hyderabad and accompany my parents who are coming over as immigrants.
Later, I also volunteered to be travel companion to an American
family in Wyoming travelling to the same place and return with them.
It so happened that my trip got cancelled after we had sent our payment.
I got my refund VERY promptly and the American family have reached
Hyderabad safely. My parents tickets also have been confirmed
and sent to Hyderabad.
Later, my wife made plans to go Hyderabad; the prices went up
a little due to the start of peak season. However, after i sent my
payment for my wife's ticket two days ago, Ms. Kanthi called me
today to inform that the price had come down today and so she was
going to send me a refund check for the price difference along
with the tickets. I am planning to go to Chicago and receive the
party from Hyderabad as they arrive by Air India direct flight
from Hyderabad. Even the local ticket to Chicago I purchased
from the same travel agent and I think I got a good fare.
I had to change my itinery 3 times and yet she was very patient
and faxed me all the itineries promptly.

Bottom Line: This TA is very good, realiable and also passes on any
drop in prices before you travel. Which no other travel agent
would do. She corresponds promptly and even calls you.
I am pleased with the business and highly recommend this TA
for your 'peace of mind' when booking tickets to India. She has
saved me a lot of time and money in shopping around for tickets.
This is the first time I done business with a totally new TA
and extremely satisfied. Wanted to share my experience with all.

If you like to email your inquiries and get a personal
reference, please send email to me at: Dasaris@kin.net
Thanks.






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Travel Agency: Himalayan Treasures & Travels
--------------------------------------------

Little expensive but very good. Very informative and helpful.
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Travel Agency: Globe Travels
----------------------------

I am a student from India and am visiting the United states for three months
on a round ticket by AIR INDIA. My agents called the Albion travel Agents at
Bangalore fixed a OK stamp on my sticket even when the ticket was not
confirmed. I had a extremely hard time trying to board the Bombay -New york
flight and had to spend additional day at Bombay and only after pleading to
the AIR INDIA officials at the Nariman point office could I some how come here.
It was very crutial for me to board that days flight as my I-20 form had given me
the next day as the last day of entering the US and reporting to the University
( Tufts Univ). More importantly I was carrying perishable scientific material
which would have been spoilt if I culd not make the journey. It was not only
the money that i standed to lose on the ticket but twice or thrice the money
that my research institute Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
standed to lose because for the serious cheating of the ALBION TRAVELS,
BANGALORE. I would first request all the people who visit this site to take a
note of this and black list this agent. AIR INDIA officials would also do the
needful. This is not the only instance when they have cheated us but in
another instance they did the same thing and blamed it on the BRITISH
AIRWAYs that they did not confirm the ticket. On that occasion a very
renowned scientist called TIM HUNT from the IMERIAL CANCER RESEARCH
INSTITUE (ICRF) London was the victim. He had to buy another Business
class ticket and only then he could board. When I go back I will sue this
agent but please do your bit if you can in throwing such cheats out.

I now wish to thank Mr Herman from the Globe Travels. He fixed this junked
ticket of mine and got me a confirmed seat on the return journey. I am really
be greatful to him because it is only after 10-12 days of my arrival that I
have actually started working in the lab in full swing. Most days I had to be
calling several agents and offices to na
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Travel Agency: World Wide Travels
---------------------------------

The Worst experience in my life time.
Irresponsible and Arrogant agency.
We purchased from them tickets for our vacation.
We paid for the tickets a week before using credit card. The
card was charged immediately. They promised to send the
tickets the same day. The tickets were not delivered until
the day before the travel which was a Sunday. We went to the
office to inquire about the tickets and they simply said it
was send out last Thursday and if you did not get it you
cannot travel. We wasted 5 hours in the agency vainly. The
owner did not even try to help us. She said this is her day
off and she is not working. Basically she will not reissue
the tickets nor will she make an attempt to help. She said
she has no responsibility and that she will not even refund
the money if we cannot travel the next day.
The Customer service we received was terrible. The agency's
attitude was so unbeleivable. We basically got no help and
no money.

ANYONE THINKING OF ANY BUSINESS WITH THIS AGENCY - PLEASE
THINK AGAIN. THEY SHOULD NOT BE TRUSTED WITH ANYTHING. ONCE
THEY GET THE MONEY THEY HAVE A DIFFERENT FACE ALTOGETHER.

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Travel Agency: Traveller's Choice (III)
---------------------------------------

Hi,

I got my tickets to India from Mr.Massey Casper of Traveller's Choice. He
was extremely helpful and is a very pleasant person to deal with. Send me
the tickets very promptly. I would recommend him to anybody as a hassle
free travel manager.

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Travel Agency: Can-Am Travel
----------------------------

Hi,

I'm writing to put in a plug for Can-Am travel agency in New Jersey. You
already have them listed, but the phone number has since changed.

Can-Am Travels Inc.
Contact: Nandi

Ph:-(732) 271-8200

Can Am Travels - Very good, pleasant, very helpful. Gave me the
best rates, made calls to multiple airlines, and to me to update. Worked
with me through a series of tough conditions - very short notice, difficult
timing. Returned calls very promptly, and fedexed the tickets right away,
before I had made the payment.

Strongly recommend that other people try this agent. I had a very positive
experience.

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Travel Agency: Traveller's Choice (III)
---------------------------------------

Hello,
This is to keep you updated of my experience with 'Traveller's choice'and
in particular with Mr.Massey Casper. In short, I had a very satisfactory experience
with the services he offered. And I would strongly recommend this travel agent
and in particular Mr.Massey Casper.

Comments on the services Mr.Massey Casper offered:
==================================================
* Very courteous,helpful, prompt and responsive both over the phone
as well as via email.
* Service proved reliable, professional and trustworthy
* Was patient, attentive to my concerns and inputs.
* Reasonable price.

Note: My apprehensions were quite a bit as it happened to be my first trip to India
after 4 years !!!

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Travel Agency: Travel King International
----------------------------------------

Bought my tickets on Air India. Had booked the tickets earlier. Raised the
prices by a hundred dollars at the last minute. Also, charged 65 dollars as
airport tax, but did not mark it on the ticket correctly. So had to pay the airport
tax all over again. Is extremely rude. Advice - Don't buy tickets from this agency.
================================================== ==========================
Travel Agency: Amigo Travel
---------------------------

Subject: Amigo Travel

Hello Mr.Lahiri,
I like to report some changes for Amigo Travel listed in your database. The
changes are as follows:
New address: 4534 Westhampton Circle, Tucker, Ga. 30084
New Telephone No: (770)414-4498
New Fax No: (770)934-7316
e-mail address riyengar@mindspring.com
New contact name: PRABHA IYENGAR

Thank you very much.

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Travel Agency: Sunnyvale travels
--------------------------------

Very good service. Prompt and informative.Gave a good deal of rates to India.
Usually dont call back.
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Travel Agency: Traveller's Choice (III)
---------------------------------------

Report on recent experience on purchasing ticket:

Agency: Traveler's Choice, Burlington, MA

Agent: Massey Casper

Experience: Excellent

Remarks: Massey Casper was extremely helpful and very efficient at booking
a ticket at short notice and getting a good price. I would rate this as
one of my smoothest ticket-buying experiences in the last 10 years. I
highly recommend this agency, and Massey Casper in particular.

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Travel Agency: Amglow Travels
-----------------------------

experience with travel agent AMGLO TRAVELS.
Telephone #: (510) 223 2720
Sales person Smitha Iyer does not care for client who has purchased from
her earlier believing that the client is to stay for sure. Very poor
service and not helpful with options. Does not return calls. Has no time
to explain details and keeps going to the other line. Insensitive to
client needs. Does not remember the last conversation with client
and requirements. Messed up wheel-chair requirement for a relative in
one case.

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Travel Agency: Bargain Travels
------------------------------

I received a mail with an attachment which had compilation of
experiences with various travel agents. It was amazing. You seem to have
done a lot of work. Congratulations.
I would like to add my experience to your listing.
Agent : Bargain Travels
Hicksville, NY
Person : Ms. Sophia
I had booked a ticket for my wife thru this agent on Oct 10, 1997. Lady
was nice to talk to. She dispatched the ticket to bombay within 2 weeks
after I gave her the check. She asked me for more money than promised
earlier. (20-40$) I refused to give that money, but she did not argue
much. The service was satisfactory.
That's all for now. Keep up the good work.

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Travel Agency: United Tours And Travel
--------------------------------------

Issued tickets with wrong date and flight. Does not
fax itenary. Was extremely arrogant on questioning his
error in issuing tickets with the wrong date. Forcing me
to pay more money to get the correct dates.
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Travel Agency: Kapil Shah
-------------------------

This year I booked the Ticket with Kapil Shah, On Aril 18th with Lufthansa.
It was very good service. He took so much time to confirm the Ticket but.
After Booking the ticket . He called and Confirmed the seat numbers also. It
was very impressive.

Thanks for having my feed back.


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Travel Agency: Discover Travel
------------------------------

Hi my wife travelled during last december from HYD - DAL

Agent : Discover Travel
Address : 245 N. Central Expressway. Suite 204
Richardson, TX 75080

Experience : very very bad.

Contact: : Ram Yalamanchili

Comments : Quoted low prices initially I think to make sure that we dont go to
any one else, didn't book seats and changed flights many times,
very impolite, not reponsible, raised prices at payment time.

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Travel Agency: Sindhu Travels
-----------------------------

I purchased one adult and two childrens ticket from
Washington to Bombay and Bombay to Mangalore.to travel
on June 6th.The lady who helped us was very nice. She quoted
us by:Delta and Jet.
Adult:$1405.00
child:$1020.00
child:$1020.00
____________________
Total $3445.00
_____________________

I think it is the owner who is trying to pull a lat minute
scam .I mailed a check for $3445 on April 28th he cashes the
check some time last week he calls back on May 12th and
says we are $100 short,I asked him what do you mean.I cannot
mail you the ticket we made a mistake and says he has the
ticket ready. If you want I can send your check back. Since
we dont have a lot of time left, I have decided to mail the
check for $100. Hopefully we will get our ticket now. But I
would never ever deal with Sindhu travels again. And want
others to be more cautious.


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Travel Agency: Amigo Travels
----------------------------

Just recently on May 6, 1998 I had such a good experience with Amigo
Travels that I had to take the time to send this report. Mrs. Prabha
Iyengar was most helpful in finding a very low fare for our trip to India
, which required stops in several Indian cities. She was very
knowledgeable and helped us find the most convenient route, also piecing
it together in a way that saved us a lot of money. I found her service
to be efficient, and I will give her my business in the future.

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This is posted around the 18th of every month. Please remember that
the users of this survey are the ones who can most usefully
contribute to it. So do reply and let me know of your experiences.

Cheers,

-Santanu








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louisiana na nice.maa ooru agent kooda kavalante cheppu istanu
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thanks chowdary, got it
i will call that guy
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hi sucharitha u can call my friend and book ur india trip ticket
his nam eis satish and his phone no is 5109674582
Balayya babu ne venta memu vunnamu....
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at present i am in louisiana
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last time india maa friends to ella.. anta valle chusukunnaru...
intaki mee ooru enti? ivvu oka sari matladutanu.. btw thanks veena
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call him and find out the prices.
his name satish and his phone no is 5109674582
Balayya babu ne venta memu vunnamu....
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maa ooru travel agent details ivvana
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travel agents details istara
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1month mundu chooste chalu suchi. \

btw nenu kooda nov lo india velthunna
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august entiippudu nunchi start chesthene better
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nenu november lo india podam anukuntunna.. tickets eppati nunchi chuste better, emanna online sites unnaya and travel agents perlu phone numberlu unte istara?
konta mandi august nunche prices ni chudamani cheptunnaru..

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