From experience, DON'T purchase from a third party travel site. Seriously, just don't do it. I've heard so many horror stories from friends about lost reservations, and lower boarding priority, and hidden fees, that it's really just not worth it. However, if you're a novice traveler and looking for the best option, DO use these websites to research the best prices and schedules. I recommend kayak.com and then if you're really into just the price, remember to check out southwest.com too. (Personally, Southwest terrifies me and I don't fly it. However, I have friends that swear by it.)
Once you've found the best option for your travels, go on that specific airline's website and purchase directly from the carrier. You are more likely to get good (or at least in the airline industry's definition of good) customer service versus the customer service of expedia or travelocity or whatever-other-site there is if heaven forbid something goes wrong. Also, with airlines (and hotel chains for that matter) offering a best price guarentee, there's really no reason to have a middleman/website in the process.
And while your at it, sign up for the frequent flier program. You might get nice perks even if you rarely fly. I know of a girl, only the third flight in her lifetime, who got bumped up to first class because she was a member vs not a member.
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| i honestly have no idea where this is, but doesn't this lake look like 'merica? |
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