Travel websites

[chemhawk]

I just got a notice from orbitz they are sending the chemhawks $155.00 for their "price assurance" thingy.

I suddenly like orbitz a lot.

[ICThawk]

Travel websites

To be perfectly honest I don't ever use those travel websites. I can negotiate a much lower rate by calling the hotel directly. Typically I can get airfare cheaper as well. Now, I do use them to find the hotel I want, and what flights are available.

[chemhawk]

Re: Travel websites

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To be perfectly honest I don't ever use those travel websites. I can negotiate a much lower rate by calling the hotel directly. Typically I can get airfare cheaper as well. Now, I do use them to find the hotel I want, and what flights are available.
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How do you find cheaper airfare?

[ICThawk]

Re: Travel websites

A lot of the time by simply calling the airline direct. Sometimes airlines will post special flights that are discounted. But airlines, just like hotels, sell every seat at a different price. Trying to maximize profit. So, depending on where and when I am going someplace determines when I buy my tickets. Sometimes it pays to buy your ticket last minute on an offpeak flight. I also schedule trips so that I am not rushed to make my destination. So if they overbook a flight, I am happy to take a free meal, flight voucher, etc. Then I can use it on my next trip.

[chemhawk]

Re: Travel websites

Interesting.

It's never occurred to me to call the hotel directly. I'll give it a whirl next time besides shopping around.

[ICThawk]

Travel websites

Hotels are the easiest. Just tell them you're on a visited trip and you only have so much alloyed for hotel costs. They will come way down on their costs.