Online Travel Sites

[suppaduppa]

Anybody have any experience with online travel sites such as Priceline, Hotwire, Travelocity, or etc.........Looking to book a trip to New Orleans. Need some advice on the good & bad of these different sites.

 

[vbgagnon]

I used expedia a few times and I've also gone direct to the airlines. Prices were about the same Never had a problem with either of them.I went direct with US airways and with jet blue. Jet blue was nice Had tv's and stuff. I've also flown with delta had least problems with them. Problems with any other airlines were very minimal.

 

[jetmechG550]

Anymore you are best off going direct with the airline of hotel. You run too much of a risk of getting the beloved middle seat on the airlines or the awesome view of a dumpster and back alley using online travel services to maybe save $5. I did some comparisons and was pulling better rates from the airlines directly. You'll also find some flights available with airlines while they don't show on travel sites. I fly as much commercial as I do on our company planes so I can tell ya with confidence, your most likely going to get a better deal dealing direct instead of with William Shatner.

 

[FastEddy]

Hotels I have found to get the best deal direct. Call the hotel location not the central booking office. If you beg they usually come up with something.

For quick flights I have used Orbitz several times and got good deals.
The best deals are from Chinese / Asian Travel agents. They do a lot of consolidating and are willing to book a flight just to make a quick buck. They can tag you onto a group tour price if your going to a resort or tour detonation.

 

[jetmechG550]

^^^ detonating a tour may not be a good thing, might get you on some sort of list!

 

[suppaduppa]

Thanks for the Help.