Carrier vs Expedia ? Best way to book ?

[L*hd]

Would you recommend to book air directly with the carrier or is it safe doing it thru Expedia.
If I book with the carrier is $ 184 rt
If I book with expedia is $ 177

 

[Jestocost]

Would you recommend to book air directly with the carrier or is it safe doing it thru Expedia.
If I book with the carrier is $ 184 rt
If I book with expedia is $ 177

In most cases, booking directly with the carrier is a better idea. Expedia, Travelocity, et al are notoriously bad about assisting with any kind of problem resolution and you normally have to rely on them for help if you book through them. In addition, it's almost always cheaper to book with the carrier directly. Have you gotten all the way to the point where you had to make a payment with Expedia and still seen that lower fare? Frequently, the fare you see on an Expedia comparison screen mysteriously disappears when you actually try to book it and a higher price pops up instead. Or you go through the process only to find taxes, airport fees, etc. added on as you get ready to pay.

 

[L*hd]

thank you jestocost,... you have there a very good point !!

 

[crashbb]

Even if those are the final prices, I'd go with the airline. The difference is not, to me, worth the potential hassle of a third party booking.