Author Topic: Travel Agents Vs. online Booking (Read 11147 times)

WhyAich · « **Reply #40 on:** March 14, 2012, 07:26:06 PM »

Quote from: PlatinumGuy on March 14, 2012, 07:13:56 PM

It's just getting a bit annoying with deceptive plugging.

Can you explain ?

Thanks!

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #41 on:** March 14, 2012, 07:27:21 PM »

Quote from: WhyAich on March 14, 2012, 07:26:06 PM

Can you explain ?

Thanks!

Not you. You've been helping a lot around. I was referring to the post that led to this story earlier today.

WhyAich · « **Reply #42 on:** March 14, 2012, 07:36:23 PM »

Quote from: PlatinumGuy on March 14, 2012, 07:27:21 PM

Not you. You've been helping a lot around. I was referring to the post that led to this story earlier today.

Got you!
Thanks

That post definitely stirred up alot of action

smurf · « **Reply #43 on:** March 14, 2012, 07:36:56 PM »

Quote from: WhyAich on March 14, 2012, 07:24:55 PM

I don't know about that part. I think an agency has exclusive ads with him but that's not my question....

Why can someone post orbitz but not another deal.

Also this is totally different than advertisements.

I worked extremely hard with every person to get a sale. I have to convince them and thank G-d our dansdeals members are hard ti convince

So yes I'm open for dans requests and would totally work with him if this is the issue

Dan has an orbitz affiliate link. So if all TAs directed traffic their way he'd be losing out. But dan has a proven track record of not getting in the way of his readers saving a few dollars. Otherwise he would've shut down all the threads discussing the URM and other shopping portals. So I'm sure if you posted a great deal and people bought it from you he won't mind.
But enough speculating about what dan would want, Just contact him and I'm sure you can work something out.

WhyAich · « **Reply #44 on:** March 14, 2012, 07:40:08 PM »

Quote from: smurf on March 14, 2012, 07:36:56 PM

Dan has an orbitz affiliate link. So if all TAs directed traffic their way he'd be losing out. But dan has a proven track record of not getting in the way of his readers saving a few dollars. Otherwise he would've shut down all the threads discussing the URM and other shopping portals. So I'm sure if you posted a great deal and people bought it from you he won't mind.
But enough speculating about what dan would want, Just contact him and I'm sure you can work something out.

I did already

whYME · « **Reply #45 on:** March 14, 2012, 07:43:55 PM »

seems to me there are two distinct kind of posts:
1. A response to a specific query, e.g. somebody asks for a deal on a specific ticket and "you" answer "I can get it for you for $x", which seems to me (not that my opinion is what counts) would be ok.
2. Randomly offering your services e.g. "PM me for the best prices on flights to Israel for Pesach" which I imagine is the same as any other advertising which is not allowed.

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #46 on:** March 14, 2012, 07:46:18 PM »

Quote from: whYME on March 14, 2012, 07:43:55 PM

seems to me there are two distinct kind of posts:
1. A response to a specific query, e.g. somebody asks for a deal on a specific ticket and "you" answer "I can get it for you for $x", which seems to me (not that my opinion is what counts) would be ok.
2. Randomly offering your services e.g. "PM me for the best prices on flights to Israel for Pesach" which I imagine is the same as any other advertising which is not allowed.

+1 IMHO this should be the policy

WhyAich · « **Reply #47 on:** March 14, 2012, 07:48:45 PM »

Quote from: whYME on March 14, 2012, 07:43:55 PM

seems to me there are two distinct kind of posts:
1. A response to a specific query, e.g. somebody asks for a deal on a specific ticket and "you" answer "I can get it for you for $x", which seems to me (not that my opinion is what counts) would be ok.
2. Randomly offering your services e.g. "PM me for the best prices on flights to Israel for Pesach" which I imagine is the same as any other advertising which is not allowed.

If my opinion counts and I'm sure it doesn't because I'm נוגע , it's a +1

WhyAich · « **Reply #48 on:** March 15, 2012, 11:46:28 AM »

JFK-BRU 22MAR-19APR KL
Online: $624
Travel Agent: $699 (no added fees

)

+1 Online

(No this is not an appeasement just transparency

)

SO YES in general, look online AND call an agent

- not me specifically rather ANY

jfktlv · « **Reply #49 on:** March 21, 2012, 07:50:31 PM »

Are there still consolidators that buy large lots of tickets and then sell?

WhyAich · « **Reply #50 on:** March 21, 2012, 09:12:36 PM »

Quote from: jfktlv on March 21, 2012, 07:50:31 PM

Are there still consolidators that buy large lots of tickets and then sell?

Yes... Not always worth it...

WhyAich · « **Reply #51 on:** April 20, 2012, 01:03:16 PM »

LAX-TLV 1 JUL - AIR CANADA
TLV-LAX 22 JUL - UNITED

SHORT CONNECTIONS

ONLINE: $1900's
TA: $1647

+1 TA

WhyAich · « **Reply #52 on:** May 14, 2012, 04:44:32 PM »

ONE WAY JUNE 18 TLV-NYC

TA:
LOT: $637 ($171 SAVINGS)
AEROSVIT: $575 ($46 SAVINGS)

ONLINE(KAYAK):
LOT $808
AEROSVIT: $621

+1 TA

miamiles · « **Reply #53 on:** May 14, 2012, 10:18:29 PM »

from my experience...they will either have same price as online or cheaper

WhyAich · « **Reply #54 on:** June 14, 2012, 12:05:38 PM »

NYC-CDG JUNE 18-20

ONLINE (SKYSCANNER): $1295 STOPS BOTH WAYS
http://www.skyscanner.com/flights/nyca/cdg/120618/120620/airfares-from-new-york-to-paris-charles-de-gaulle-in-june-2012.html

TA: $1157 STOP THER, DIRECT HOME!

+1 TA's

WhyAich · « **Reply #55 on:** June 17, 2012, 10:53:40 PM »

ONE WAY NYC-TLV United 19 june

Online: $3934
TA: $2664

+1 TA's

AsherO · « **Reply #56 on:** June 17, 2012, 10:55:38 PM »

Quote from: WhyAich on June 17, 2012, 10:53:40 PM

ONE WAY NYC-TLV United 19 june

Online: $3934
TA: $2664

+1 TA's

Economy?

Deal Guy · « **Reply #57 on:** June 17, 2012, 11:07:50 PM »

Quote from: WhyAich on June 17, 2012, 10:53:40 PM

ONE WAY NYC-TLV United 19 june

Online: $3934
TA: $2664

+1 TA's

Come on!
http://www.kayak.com/#/flights/NYC-TLV/2012-06-19/nonstop

WhyAich · « **Reply #58 on:** June 18, 2012, 12:40:36 AM »

Quote from: Deal Guy on June 17, 2012, 11:07:50 PM

Come on!
http://www.kayak.com/#/flights/NYC-TLV/2012-06-19/nonstop

Firstly, 2664 is still a bargain
Secondly if you booked that flight for $3053 you would be sitting in economy

Please follow the link or better yet, here's a snapshot from united.com what their fare is:

AsherO · « **Reply #59 on:** June 18, 2012, 12:43:55 AM »

Quote from: WhyAich on June 18, 2012, 12:40:36 AM

Firstly, 2664 is still a bargain
Secondly if you booked that flight for $3053 you would be sitting in economy

Please follow the link or better yet, here's a snapshot from united.com what their fare is:

There's something wrong with your jpegs...