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Booking directly through the airline does have it's advantages (Original Post) Callalily Nov 5 OP
Same as hotels. Book direct always. we can do it Nov 5 #1
Definitely book directly through the hotel. Callalily Nov 5 #5
I always book directly through the airline/ferry/train. Phoenix61 Nov 5 #2
On the rare occasion... 2naSalit Nov 5 #3
We've planned and taken two overseas trips with a travel agent. She took care of all of our special needs: handicapped CTyankee Nov 5 #4
You're lucky that you had such a good travel agent. Callalily Nov 5 #6

Callalily

(15,016 posts)
5. Definitely book directly through the hotel.
Tue Nov 5, 2024, 04:10 PM
Nov 5

I just booked a room. Online booking was non-refundable. Directly through the hotel, it cost me one more dollar, and it's a fully refundable room, up until 24 hours of arrival. Fair enough.

Phoenix61

(17,691 posts)
2. I always book directly through the airline/ferry/train.
Tue Nov 5, 2024, 07:28 AM
Nov 5

It’s so much easier to manage any problem that comes up.

CTyankee

(65,111 posts)
4. We've planned and taken two overseas trips with a travel agent. She took care of all of our special needs: handicapped
Tue Nov 5, 2024, 03:30 PM
Nov 5

husband and we're both in our 80s. I can't sing her praises loudly enough. She got me museum tickets and helped us get wheelchairs and preferred seating on air travel.

Callalily

(15,016 posts)
6. You're lucky that you had such a good travel agent.
Tue Nov 5, 2024, 04:11 PM
Nov 5

I contacted one a while back, and she was useless. Ended up booking myself.

Glad you had better success.

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