

Bid Air Cargo
Replied to 100% of negative reviews
Reply time on negative reviews: 962h 45m
Ranking
#32
in Transportation & Logistics
Reply Time
781h 32m
NPS Score
-34
Recommended: Unlikely
Replied to 100% of negative reviews
Reply time on negative reviews: 962h 45m
Sep '25 - Aug '26
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Share Your Experience1 reviews | Active since Jul 2024
Despite the not so good customer service received at the airport, Naledi was able to make our experience incredible. I hope you continue assisting people with kindness and passion. Naledi experienced systems issues while assisting us but she went above and beyond to ease my ****orker's mind who was spiraling due to loss of time and incompetence in some of other airport employees. Thank you Naledi, you are amazing.
1 reviews | Active since Jul 2024
Despite the not so good customer service received at the airport, Naledi was able to make our experience incredible. I hope you continue assisting people with kindness and passion. Naledi experienced systems issues while assisting us but she went above and beyond to ease my ****orker's mind who was spiraling due to loss of time and incompetence in some of other airport employees. Thank you Naledi, you are amazing.
1 reviews | Active since Sept 2023
We booked our pet to fly using the Pet Lounge service through BidAir Cargo from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport. We received a booking confirmation for a flight only to later discover that the flight we were booked on does not actually exist. What made the situation far worse was the complete lack of communication. We tried calling multiple phone numbers, repeatedly, and no one answered. Eventually, we contacted Port Elizabeth directly, where someone did answer. The entire response we received was: “Hello, book another flight.” That was the full conversation, no explanation, no apology, no assistance. We were already nervous about using Pet Air Cargo after reading previous reviews, but we felt we had no choice as we urgently needed to get our pet safely to their new home. Unfortunately, this experience has been extremely disappointing. The lack of professionalism, accountability, and basic communication is unacceptable, especially when dealing with the transport of animals, where trust and reliability are essential. Not being able to get hold of anyone simply to explain what is happening is beyond frustrating and, frankly, concerning. Based on our experience, we cannot recommend this service.
1 reviews | Active since Sept 2023
We booked our pet to fly using the Pet Lounge service through BidAir Cargo from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport. We received a booking confirmation for a flight only to later discover that the flight we were booked on does not actually exist. What made the situation far worse was the complete lack of communication. We tried calling multiple phone numbers, repeatedly, and no one answered. Eventually, we contacted Port Elizabeth directly, where someone did answer. The entire response we received was: “Hello, book another flight.” That was the full conversation, no explanation, no apology, no assistance. We were already nervous about using Pet Air Cargo after reading previous reviews, but we felt we had no choice as we urgently needed to get our pet safely to their new home. Unfortunately, this experience has been extremely disappointing. The lack of professionalism, accountability, and basic communication is unacceptable, especially when dealing with the transport of animals, where trust and reliability are essential. Not being able to get hold of anyone simply to explain what is happening is beyond frustrating and, frankly, concerning. Based on our experience, we cannot recommend this service.
1 reviews | Active since Oct 2019
service is more of an inconvenience. I have often flown where I book my dog directly through the airline and it is much more efficient. Decided to try this service. The PetLounge is not even located within the airport so your animal spends longer locked up in their crate and you sit around waiting (for a whole hour at one point). Plus they make you pay extra for parking. When you go directly through the airline you can collect your pet right there at baggage claim without having to drive to a seperate location. As a frequent pet flyer I don't see how this service is easier or more beneficial than going directly through an airline that is equiped to fly pets. My experience with them just left me frustrated and anxious.
1 reviews | Active since Oct 2019
service is more of an inconvenience. I have often flown where I book my dog directly through the airline and it is much more efficient. Decided to try this service. The PetLounge is not even located within the airport so your animal spends longer locked up in their crate and you sit around waiting (for a whole hour at one point). Plus they make you pay extra for parking. When you go directly through the airline you can collect your pet right there at baggage claim without having to drive to a seperate location. As a frequent pet flyer I don't see how this service is easier or more beneficial than going directly through an airline that is equiped to fly pets. My experience with them just left me frustrated and anxious.
1 reviews | Active since Sept 2024
I will be putting in a claim of R3200 with BidAir Pet lounge OR Thambo and I also demand a final written warning for ******** and dismissive staff. My Cat was booked in for the 8am Flight today, had to arrive 5:30am at BidAir Pet lounge. I even confirmed time of arrival during the week as today was Sunday and I was assured that the staff is aware of the booking and our flight at 6:20am, for which we checked our baggage in at 4:35am. We received email confirmation for the 5:30am check in time as well! We arrived 5:30am, doors closed, no emergency contact numbers nothing. Staff arrive at 6:05am as if they have no care in the world. I asked that we please rush as at that stage I basically missed my flight… to which she staff member rep**** that I will be in time. I got my parking ticket payed at 6:12am and then had to struggle with the most dumbstruck parking attendant via the ticket station. We arrived 6:30am at the airport. I HAD TO PURCHASE NEW TICKETS AT a price of R3200.00 for the two of us. This is unacceptable and I demand I refund on my missed flight. Pathetic service. Would not recommend!
1 reviews | Active since Sept 2024
I will be putting in a claim of R3200 with BidAir Pet lounge OR Thambo and I also demand a final written warning for ******** and dismissive staff. My Cat was booked in for the 8am Flight today, had to arrive 5:30am at BidAir Pet lounge. I even confirmed time of arrival during the week as today was Sunday and I was assured that the staff is aware of the booking and our flight at 6:20am, for which we checked our baggage in at 4:35am. We received email confirmation for the 5:30am check in time as well! We arrived 5:30am, doors closed, no emergency contact numbers nothing. Staff arrive at 6:05am as if they have no care in the world. I asked that we please rush as at that stage I basically missed my flight… to which she staff member rep**** that I will be in time. I got my parking ticket payed at 6:12am and then had to struggle with the most dumbstruck parking attendant via the ticket station. We arrived 6:30am at the airport. I HAD TO PURCHASE NEW TICKETS AT a price of R3200.00 for the two of us. This is unacceptable and I demand I refund on my missed flight. Pathetic service. Would not recommend!
1 reviews | Active since Nov 2019
Best service at night. I had an emergency shipment at 12 night to Durban for our event The manager gladly assisted (Ms Patience Hlongwane ) I was driving Hyundai accent LM51JTGP
1 reviews | Active since Jun 2019
I am writing to express our extreme disappointment and frustration with the appalling service and conditions experienced by my Director at your Bidvest Pet Services facility at George Airport. The staff on duty were unhelpful and appeared indifferent to both the pets’ welfare and the customers’ needs. The facility itself was in a shocking state — unsanitary and entirely unsuitable for animals or paying customers. We witnessed chemicals, plastics, cigarette butts, and even used ******s scattered around. There was no fresh water available for the pets after a long journey, which is wholly unacceptable and a clear health and safety concern. The area appeared more like a staff hangout than a professional pet-care facility. It also lacked any provisions for customers in the event that clean-up or assistance was required. To make matters worse, the manager was not on site, and when contacted, they were rude and dismissive rather than helpful. This experience was not only unpleasant but deeply concerning from an animal welfare and customer service standpoint. We have video evidence of these conditions and are prepared to escalate this matter if it is not addressed promptly and appropriately. We expect a formal response and clear corrective action to ensure no other customers or their pets endure similar treatment.
1 reviews | Active since Jun 2019
I am writing to express our extreme disappointment and frustration with the appalling service and conditions experienced by my Director at your Bidvest Pet Services facility at George Airport. The staff on duty were unhelpful and appeared indifferent to both the pets’ welfare and the customers’ needs. The facility itself was in a shocking state — unsanitary and entirely unsuitable for animals or paying customers. We witnessed chemicals, plastics, cigarette butts, and even used ******s scattered around. There was no fresh water available for the pets after a long journey, which is wholly unacceptable and a clear health and safety concern. The area appeared more like a staff hangout than a professional pet-care facility. It also lacked any provisions for customers in the event that clean-up or assistance was required. To make matters worse, the manager was not on site, and when contacted, they were rude and dismissive rather than helpful. This experience was not only unpleasant but deeply concerning from an animal welfare and customer service standpoint. We have video evidence of these conditions and are prepared to escalate this matter if it is not addressed promptly and appropriately. We expect a formal response and clear corrective action to ensure no other customers or their pets endure similar treatment.
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