booking flights online

Porn Princess · 2004-02-28, 11:02 AM

I had a flight reserved through Travelocity at a great rate. They never sent my e-tickets. After discovering this I was denied the original rate, and I was given the run around to the point that I will never deal with them again. After making rental car and hotel reservations and commitments to the dates I reserved. Now, I've found out that this same flight would be outrageous to book today.

So, my question is: what online travel service do you use? I need to purchase tickets somewhere. My next stop is to contact the airline directly to see what I can do, but I'd still like other options as I plan to travel back and forth to the west coast several times a year. Any suggestions?

Cleo · 2004-02-28, 11:10 AM

I've used Expedia and am very happy with them.

With etickets there is nothing sent to you, you just show ID at the airport/car rental/hotel.

Porn Princess · 2004-02-28, 11:20 AM

Thanks Cleo. I was just beginning my search at Expedia now.

About the e-tickets, that's all I've ever had to do in the past. But this time, I was sent the itinerary email, and should have read more carefully. I assumed this was all I needed, but after looking closer I saw this letter stated that they were still processing the tickets and would follow up with a confirmation e-ticket, which I never received. So, I went to their site, looked up My Trips and this flight was listed as not booked/canceled/declined.

Ugh, I feel myself starting to rant just thinking about it!

Ah well, I should have been more attentive from the get go. Lesson learned.

Torn Rose · 2004-02-28, 12:12 PM

I use Travelocity to look up to see who has the best flights and best rates.

Then I go to that airline’s website and get the very same flight for $25 less in most cases.

The bonus is, I can cancel or postpone the trip and not lose out on the air miles.

The main bad thing with all these discount sites is they are non refundable and you never deal with the airline so if something happens you are SOL.

Greenguy · 2004-02-28, 02:39 PM

I have a tendency to go from airline to airline, seeing as there's only so many that fly out of Buffalo & I like direct or, at worst, 1 stop flights.

I just go to the local airport site, see who has direct flights & the go from there

MrMaryLou · 2004-02-28, 04:20 PM

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Originally posted by Torn
I use Travelocity to look up to see who has the best flights and best rates.

Then I go to that airline’s website and get the very same flight for $25 less in most cases.

The bonus is, I can cancel or postpone the trip and not lose out on the air miles.

The main bad thing with all these discount sites is they are non refundable and you never deal with the airline so if something happens you are SOL.

I pretty much do the same thing and have come up with some real sweet deals

ChrisExtreme · 2004-02-28, 06:38 PM

I buy all my tickets online directly from the airlines themselves and I fly 10 - 12 times a year. Once you figure out what airlines fly from your destination to the destinations you usually travel too, it becomes really easy and quick to do. Plus this way, if you start using one airline more then the others, if you deal with them directly you can cash in on there frequent flyer program.

Porn Princess · 2004-02-28, 08:20 PM

Thanks to each of you.

I ended up taking all the good advice. I scanned Expedia and Cheaptickets until I found the flight I wanted, then went directly through the airline to book it. It was about twice as much as the first one I thought I had, but still much better than anything else out there.

I had to bump everything up one day, which is only a minor inconvenience with changing the rental car and hotel reservations.

What was crazy was during my price shopping today I was watching the prices jump as I surfed each page...I'd select a flight and before I could get through the purchase process, it would sell out....#@&% Spring Break!

All worked out in the end though, thanks again!

Extreme John · 2004-03-01, 12:21 AM

I buy all my airline tickets from the Airlines themselves, once in a blue moon I will try Hotwire.com or one of those.

Sorry you had such a crap experience.

JustAnotherDude · 2004-03-01, 01:11 AM

I used to use Travelocity or Expedia, but I live at a huge Delta hub...so I save $20+ buying directly from them for the same damn seat.

I got a couple damn good hotel deals from Orbitz, though.

stacyglass · 2004-03-02, 10:05 PM

sign up for travelocity's email program, they send you good rates to your preferred destinations.

Serge_Oprano · 2004-03-03, 03:00 AM

I found Orbitz to be the most extensive in listing flights, MUCH beter than Expedia

2004-02-28, 11:02 AM	#1
Porn Princess Shut up brain, or I'll stab you with a Q-tip! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 119	booking flights online I had a flight reserved through Travelocity at a great rate. They never sent my e-tickets. After discovering this I was denied the original rate, and I was given the run around to the point that I will never deal with them again. After making rental car and hotel reservations and commitments to the dates I reserved. Now, I've found out that this same flight would be outrageous to book today. So, my question is: what online travel service do you use? I need to purchase tickets somewhere. My next stop is to contact the airline directly to see what I can do, but I'd still like other options as I plan to travel back and forth to the west coast several times a year. Any suggestions?

2004-02-28, 11:10 AM	#2
Cleo Subversive filth of the hedonistic decadent West Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 27,936	I've used Expedia and am very happy with them. With etickets there is nothing sent to you, you just show ID at the airport/car rental/hotel. __________________ Free Rides on Uber and Lyft Uber Car: uberTzTerri Lyft Car: TZ896289

2004-02-28, 02:39 PM	#5
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2004-02-28, 06:38 PM	#7
ChrisExtreme WHO IS FONZY!?! Don't they teach you anything at school? Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 42	I buy all my tickets online directly from the airlines themselves and I fly 10 - 12 times a year. Once you figure out what airlines fly from your destination to the destinations you usually travel too, it becomes really easy and quick to do. Plus this way, if you start using one airline more then the others, if you deal with them directly you can cash in on there frequent flyer program. __________________ Extreme Paychecks

2004-03-01, 12:21 AM	#9
Extreme John Afro John says: "Touch The Extreme Afro & You'll Be In Extreme Pain!" Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: FL Posts: 1,671	I buy all my airline tickets from the Airlines themselves, once in a blue moon I will try Hotwire.com or one of those. Sorry you had such a crap experience. __________________ September 6, 2007

2004-02-28, 11:20 AM	#3
Porn Princess Shut up brain, or I'll stab you with a Q-tip! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 119	Thanks Cleo. I was just beginning my search at Expedia now. About the e-tickets, that's all I've ever had to do in the past. But this time, I was sent the itinerary email, and should have read more carefully. I assumed this was all I needed, but after looking closer I saw this letter stated that they were still processing the tickets and would follow up with a confirmation e-ticket, which I never received. So, I went to their site, looked up My Trips and this flight was listed as not booked/canceled/declined. Ugh, I feel myself starting to rant just thinking about it! Ah well, I should have been more attentive from the get go. Lesson learned.

2004-02-28, 12:12 PM	#4
Torn Rose "Faith is believing what you know ain't so." ~ Mark Twain Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 4,806	I use Travelocity to look up to see who has the best flights and best rates. Then I go to that airline’s website and get the very same flight for $25 less in most cases. The bonus is, I can cancel or postpone the trip and not lose out on the air miles. The main bad thing with all these discount sites is they are non refundable and you never deal with the airline so if something happens you are SOL.

2004-02-28, 08:20 PM	#8
Porn Princess Shut up brain, or I'll stab you with a Q-tip! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 119	Thanks to each of you. I ended up taking all the good advice. I scanned Expedia and Cheaptickets until I found the flight I wanted, then went directly through the airline to book it. It was about twice as much as the first one I thought I had, but still much better than anything else out there. I had to bump everything up one day, which is only a minor inconvenience with changing the rental car and hotel reservations. What was crazy was during my price shopping today I was watching the prices jump as I surfed each page...I'd select a flight and before I could get through the purchase process, it would sell out....#@&% Spring Break! All worked out in the end though, thanks again!

2004-03-01, 01:11 AM	#10
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2004-03-02, 10:05 PM	#11
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2004-03-03, 03:00 AM	#12
Serge_Oprano A woman is like beer. They look good, they smell good, and you'd step over your own mother just to get one! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 57	I found Orbitz to be the most extensive in listing flights, MUCH beter than Expedia __________________ Now is the winter of our discontent made glorious summer by this son of York.