I'm planning a short three week trip to India this winter. Fly into Delhi leave via Bombay. I was quoted $1800.r/t at Flight Center. Question to members have you found any difference going on-line and purchasing airline tickets as opposed to using travel agents? If so what sites have you found useful. Last minute buys wouldn't apply to me because I want to go on a planned trip. Thanks
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I always buy my tickets online. I have yet to find a travel service that can match the prices I find on my own. When you go to a travel agency, they will give you the best price they have available that day, but as you know, fares change daily - the price could go down the next day and you'd be screwed.
Most of the time the best prices are had through checking the airlines' websites regularly, but you will occasionally luck out with one of those discount travel websites (i.e. selloffvacations.com, itravel200.com) because they make bulk purchases and they may have bought up a cheaper block of seats than what is currently available.
Just Google "cheap airline tickets" or "discount airline tickets" and you'll come up with a bunch of sites.
Most of the time the best prices are had through checking the airlines' websites regularly, but you will occasionally luck out with one of those discount travel websites (i.e. selloffvacations.com, itravel200.com) because they make bulk purchases and they may have bought up a cheaper block of seats than what is currently available.
Just Google "cheap airline tickets" or "discount airline tickets" and you'll come up with a bunch of sites.
I do as well and have been pretty lucky. Lucky in the sense of not have to deal with cancellations etc. Last December I was stuck in Toronto during the big storm that had something like 400 flights cancelled the week before Christmas. I was on the phone with A/C on hold forever. I then thought, hmmm this ticket was bought thru a travel agent (It was booked for me). I called the agency and after a few calls and a review of options I got some action. I still buy online though.
I've found it a toss up. I've gotten cheaper flights dealing directly with the airline then with agents or on the net. Booking as close as you feel comfortable with to flight time can also get you cheap tickets. If booking on line just don't pull the same stunt as the woman on Global last night. Booked online and clicked on Sydney N.S. instead of Sydney, Australia. Surprise, surprise when she got off the plane.
I've never used a travel agent, so I can't compare.
There are websites out there that will search multiple other travel websites for you, like Sidestep:
http://www.sidestep.com/
Depending on how far you are willing to go to save money, you might want to check ticket prices out of Seattle. That is, if you don't mind adding 2.5 -3 hours of driving to an already insanely long trip.
What's a Travel Agent? I have used one of them in many years. You will pay them their commission, so it has to cost more.
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I buy them online too.
I usually get a hotel through hotwire..tho it's kinda like hotel roulette..but good experiences so far- way cheaper, maybe 40-50%
I buy them online too.
I usually get a hotel through hotwire..tho it's kinda like hotel roulette..but good experiences so far- way cheaper, maybe 40-50%
I've tried flight centre also when booking for thailand and they are overpriced. I saved around 350.00 with rainbow travel (604) 872-2627 150 E Broadway. Only thing with this place which sucks is poor customer service. But couldnt find any other place which beats their pricing
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