DISCOUNT AIRFARE WEBSITES-

[disneymomoftwins]

I would like opinions on booking flights thru discount websites. Ive always booked thru Southwest.

 

[sam_gordon]

Simple. Don't do it.

At most, use them to research pricing. ALWAYS book direct with the airlines.

 

[Ross Kratter]

When you book through a third party, you lose any flexibility and also cannot deal directly with the airline for changes, cancellations, refunds, etc.
As @sam_gordon said above, always best to book direct.

 

[squeezeplay101]

agreed. book direct, always.

using google flights to compare prices and flight departures is what I do, then book direct with airline

 

[_19disnA]

I always book direct. Those travel websites are simply a form of 'search engine' displaying costs they grab/consolidate from the airline websites. Their main benefit is allowing for easy comparison of available costs/flight times/non-stop options/etc. for your intended travel. None of them to my knowledge off a price that is any lower compared to booking directly using the airline website and more can go wrong working through a 3rd party.