2006-07-13 09:33:49 · 10 answers · asked by Michelle H 1 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
Please visit one of these discount travel sites for price comparisons:
www.kayak.com, www.cheaptickets.com, www.qixo.com, www.cheapflights.com, www.mobissimo.com, www.farechase.com, www.sidestep.com, www.globester.com, www.cheaptravelnetwork.com, www.travelocity.com, www.orbitz.com, www.priceline.com, www.expedia.com, www.hotwire.com
Good luck.
2006-07-13 11:03:24 · answer #1 · answered by TravelOn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am responding as a brick and mortar travel agency owner (one who has an office). Many travel agencies no longer sell airline tickets because the airlines no longer pay us a commission and now if fact, at least one airline wants to charge us a fee for selling their tickets. To compensate, all travel agencies now charge a ticketing fee and it may be at much as $40 per ticket and more.
Also travel agencies, at least in the U.S. do not buy blocks of tickets -- it is not feasible to do so.
With that said, I would suggest going directly to airline websites. One advantage of airline websites occurs if the flight is overbooked. The first to get bumped from a flight are the lowest value tickets that are purchased from a website that is not airline operated.
And we are seeing some outstanding occupancy factors on flights -- it could be as high as high as 90-95% this summer. Europe is almost sold out in coach class through October from some cities.
2006-07-13 09:48:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would save more if you purchased your ticket from a travel agency because they buy tickets in bulk and are able to offer it to you at a cheaper price that the direct airline company.
Also, nowadays there are many travel websites that offer good deals if you book together with a hotel or a car.
I would suggest travel websites but I'm not sure which country you live in.
2006-07-13 09:40:07 · answer #3 · answered by Ole Ole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer to your question is yes you can purchase only airline tickets from an online travel agency. Please visit http://www.ytb.com/godsgirl2travel Once there just click on the link that says "flights only". You can then enter your information and pick the flight and price you are interested in.
Hope this helps.. And enjoy your trip
2006-07-13 11:11:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll save more by doing in online...even the airline will usually give you a lower fare if you don't require their staff to do it
2006-07-13 09:43:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy just plane tickets. They can sometimes save you money, if they have access to blocks of fares bought at discount.
Call around and compare prices, and check online.
2006-07-13 09:36:20 · answer #6 · answered by Jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually agencies are a lot less expensive ( a least 100$ less)... try kayak.com
2006-07-13 09:37:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try internet sites like kayak.com or mobissimo.com
2006-07-13 09:35:51 · answer #8 · answered by badcompany_78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Internet site has promotion and offers. here are some.
2006-07-13 09:36:40 · answer #9 · answered by Vanessa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
though they are not i every city, Southwest has the most reasonable rates with good quality
2006-07-13 09:37:36 · answer #10 · answered by YaskY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋