Upset you didn’t get the deal that was advertised online?

An article published in late April highlighted a study claiming that; of 352 comparison sites, 234 gave inaccurate information, including initial prices that were often lower than the final price paid.

So what can be done to make sure you get the best price?

We see this more and more – although comparison sites have increased in popularity, there’s a question over just how useful they really are.

Just some of the issues we often notice with such sites include:

• The ‘carrots’ dangled are not always there when it comes to final confirmation
• Horror stories of customers struggling to claim money back
• Different flights being offered
• Unforeseen fare increases

While not all comparison sites operate like this, how can you be sure you’ll get a true cost – first time – that won’t take you days to unpick if things go wrong?

How to book online safely

Perhaps the most important thing to consider is that comparison websites aren’t always live and only update on a daily basis, to try and entice you in.

This means that, once they have your money, you can end up in a vicious circle.

Also, many are linked to each other, so the company you think you are dealing with could be an arm of another site operating under several different names.

This is a simple but effective tactic designed to capture and convert as many enquiries as possible.

To avoid becoming a potential victim, next time you’re using an online comparison, why not email your next quote to us and see how we compare?

All bookers effective buy from the same ‘pot’ and while some may appear to have better deals on occasion, generally they will be pretty much the same.

What isn’t the same with all companies is a truly personal, tailored service to match the very best available fares.

And not only that, we can also remove the worry of wondering whether or not the airfare you’ve seen quoted is definitely available.

A further benefit is our capability to hold the flights while you wait to confirm, enabling further potential savings.

So, if the fare decreases between holding and confirming, we’ll not just free up more time for you but also save your company money – win/win!

Happy Travelling!

Take the hassle and uncertainty out of booking online – contact us today.