| p>It is possible to find a cheap international airline | | | | sense to purchase it along with the ticket. Compare |
| ticket online, but before committing to this route, the | | | | the cost between different vendors. A cheap fare |
| alternatives should also be considered: | | | | may be offset by overpriced insurance. |
| - Travel agents often know of bargains not | | | | - What is the reputation of the website? Have they |
| advertised to the public. It is true that they make a | | | | been around for years, or have they just appeared |
| commission for their services, but the discount that | | | | on the scene? The well-known players, such |
| they receive from the airline may still make their price | | | | asexpedia.com, travelocity.com, may not have the |
| the winner. It is also convenient, as they take care | | | | cheapest prices, but do offer more security. |
| of the paperwork, and handle all the arrangements. | | | | - Is the site registered as a travel agency in your |
| - The airlines' own websites should be checked out. | | | | state or province? This could mean the difference |
| Sometimes, if sales are slow for a particular flight, | | | | between a refund and losing your money if any of |
| they will sell off the remaining seats at a bargain fare. | | | | the companies you are dealing with fail. |
| The regularly advertised rates also give a good | | | | - Online ticket purchase means payment in full at the |
| standard for comparison when shopping around. | | | | time of booking. Don't make the commitment until |
| - Check newspaper ads. They provide a quick idea of | | | | you are sure this is what you want. Read and |
| what is available. | | | | understand the small print, it is important to know |
| Once you decide to go online, be prepared to spend | | | | what your rights are once the credit card has been |
| some time shopping around. Many sites offer cheap | | | | billed. |
| tickets, and deciding where the real bargains are | | | | - Does the company have a toll-free number that can |
| takes perseverance. | | | | be accessed in all the countries you will be visiting? |
| Some points to consider are: | | | | How much, if any, help do they offer if there are |
| - What is included in the fare? Some online fares are | | | | problems with your travel arrangements? |
| all-inclusive, while others don't include taxes, fees or | | | | - Can you book other services, such as, hotels, tours |
| surcharges in the advertised price. These add-ons can | | | | and transfers through them? |
| mean a difference of hundreds of dollars. | | | | While it is possible to find a cheap international airline |
| - Travel insurance is always a wise choice for pricey | | | | ticket online, be willing to devote time to careful |
| international trips. The policy usually has to be taken | | | | shopping, and don't rule out the alternatives. |
| out within a day or two of booking, and it makes | | | | |