Really just discount travel agents, rebaters
return to the consumer a portion of the commission
they receive from the airline. The more expensive
the flight, the better the deal you'll get, though
the most you could conceivably save is ten percent.
In fact, savings average around five percent--but
every cent counts. It's generally a good idea to
call a rebater before checking with a travel agent,
so you can compare prices.
Large membership warehouse clubs, such as Costco
and Sam's Club (owned by the same corporation as
Wal Mart), often act as rebaters. However, you
might have to be a member to take advantage of
their services. You can also find sites with
rebater contact information simply by searching the
Internet.
Call a travel agent
Now that you've checked out the other options,
why not call a traditional travel agent? They might
just have a deal for you. Travel agents can check
airfares at all the airlines, and can suggest less
expensive flights that fit your schedule.
In addition, travel agents can provide a level
of service, from reserving seats to arranging
hotels and ground transportation, that no one else
can match. So if cost is no object, this is the way
to go--but if that's the case, why are you reading
this 2torial?