| First you may be wondering what the difference | | | | Sound enticing? It is. One click on a Consolidator's site |
| between the Consolidator and the Travel Agency is. | | | | and you will see the tremendous savings. |
| Well, in simple layman's terms, both are used for | | | | With both the Travel Agency and the Consolidator, |
| getting airfare and accommodations at a discounted | | | | rates are subject to the available space and will not |
| rate. However, the consolidator is often times the | | | | be guaranteed until ticketed. Well, you may find a |
| best resource for a cheaper fare. Consolidators | | | | Travel Agency that will lock in your rate, but not |
| normally handle flights abroad and specialize, just like | | | | likely without a credit card. With the Consolidator, |
| the travel agency, in getting their clients the best | | | | fares require an advance purchase. |
| deal. | | | | Travel Agencies offer the client insurance. Well, there |
| Typically, the Travel Agent discounts fares, allowing a | | | | is no need to worry, the Consolidator will also have |
| savings to their clients. However, the Consolidator | | | | insurance available and this is often times discounted |
| normally marks up the fare a fraction of what the | | | | over that of the Travel Agency. |
| travel agency does, allowing the client an even larger | | | | Your next thought may be refunds and penalties, |
| savings. And, the package is normally purchased | | | | especially when it seems as though it is already too |
| cheaper than that of the travel agency, so the deals | | | | good to be true. Well, both the Agency and the |
| can be unheard of. | | | | Consolidator do differ a bit. Just as the Travel |
| Now, both are flexible with travel dates. And, when | | | | Agency, the Consolidator has many fares that are |
| you plan early, you can get excellent rates from | | | | non-refundable and some that are non-changeable. |
| both! However, the Consolidator gets the best deals | | | | Consolidator's may charge a penalty for a change in |
| on the market. But, the Agency normally has the | | | | flight, but this will depend on the Consolidator. |
| deals come to them, whereas, the Consolidator looks | | | | So, if you are looking for really cheap flights, |
| each day for the best deals to offer his clients. | | | | definitely consider the Consolidator, where cheap |
| Meaning, he is presenting the best fares available. | | | | doesn't have to do with a lack of quality. |