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Why Book Direct
Whether I am booking a flight or hotel, I prefer to book direct. It only took one time for a guest agent to tell me that because I didn’t book direct, they couldn’t do anything about my issue and that I had to go back to the booking agent who was non-responsive…and from then on, I prioritized booking direct with airlines and hotels, and it has actually benefited me.
There Are Exceptions
Don’t get me wrong, there are occasions when I will go with a third party booking agent (hello! 10X credit card points), but as I have learned the travel systems over the years, I look at the overall benefits when booking.
Direct Booking Perks
My first choice is to book direct for these reasons:
- You can gain and use loyalty points or miles.
- It is easier if you need to change or cancel plans.
- You can go straight to the source if there is a problem.
- it is easier to adjust your reservation.
- They prioritize you.
Do you usually book direct, or do you go through an Online Travel Agency / Booking site?
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