Misleading Webjet Advertising

[Baysider]

Webjet's current hotel sale advertising stating "at least 12.5% off all Australian Hotels" and "You simply won't find a better deal anywhere else" is misleading. I tried to book a Family Room at "Posh Hotel" in Sydney. I could only book this room by searching for 2 people instead of 4 on Webjet, it wasn't shown on the list when I selected 4 people. Not much use when there are 4 of you, as you have to pay extra person charges. Booked exactly the same room for 4 people at 10% off on "Not1Night.com.au". It was also searchable and selectable for 4 people on Wotif and Booking.com. Seems that the Webjet 12.5% off does not apply to "all Australian Hotels", but they use sneaky ways of concealing this such as making a family room only available for 2 people.

 

[docjames]

Sounds more like a search engine gremlin than actual deceit.

 

[Baysider]

Sounds more like a search engine gremlin than actual deceit.

I would agree, but everyone else's search engines get it right, and why would Webjet's particular search engine offer a family room only for 2 people? It does not even appear in search results when you select 4 people. Even on the hotel's direct site the room rate is offered for 4 guests.

 

[straitman]

At a tangent but equally misleading is their claim to sell tickets on all major airlines as they do not sell tickets on LAN.

When queried the answer is that it was 'a commercial decision' but is not a misleading claim :!:

 

[BAM1748]

I'd never use Web Jet simply because as Bill points out they don't include all carriers despite the advertising. A couple of times I have checked their pricing and not found them cheaper at all (for QF anyway)

I'm sure the hotels would be the same, if you don't agree to the Web Jet level of commission then they don't include you.

Other examples are iselect insurance.

 

[Webjet]

Hi Everyone,

Our hotel site is brand new and like all new technology we have experienced a couple of technical issues as Docjames suggested. We appreciate all feedback as being aware of these issues means we have the opportunity to fix them and improve your experience. Our I.T. department is currently working on a fix for this issue and aim to have a solution soon.

We offer all leading airlines, with only a few less travelled airlines absent from our search results. We also put a lot of resources into making sure our pricing is competitive. LAN is in fact a part of our flight offerings as we offer LAN flights from Sydney to Auckland and South America.

Thank you,
Webjet.

 

[straitman]

Hi Everyone,

LAN is in fact a part of our flight offerings as we offer LAN flights from Sydney to Auckland and South America.

Thank you,
Webjet.

Hi Webjet,

Welcome to AFF.

I'm more than happy to be corrected re LAN. My info is about 12 months old and what I posted was what the Webjet consultant told me was correct at the time.

 

[Webjet]

Hi Bill,

Thank you.

That's completely understandable, glad we could clear that up.

Thanks,
Webjet.

 

[support]

You will notice that Webjet is now listed as an Authenticated Company Representative.

Welcome Webjet we look forward to hearing from you.