What Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) Should You Use to Book Flights?
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When I search for fare sales here at Points With a Crew, I use a lot of resources. Google Flights, SkyScanner, Momondo, ITA Matrix, Flyertalk, and more; there are lots of options to help you find great deals. Those sites are mostly “travel aggregators”, with links to booking sites. That’s where online travel agencies (OTAs) come in.
OTAs are websites that provide booking services for travel providers such as airlines, hotels, cruises, etc. Online travel agencies receive commissions for selling airline tickets; it’s their primary business model (along with advertising). Many times they offer fares tens or hundreds of dollars below the airlines’ advertised prices. Since they buy in bulk or at contracted prices,…
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