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10-08-2012, 12:59 PM
The best website depends on where in the world you are travelling. For travel in Eastern Europe, I like to use momondo.com.
In backwards countries, sometimes you can do better with a travel agent than any website. With Uzbekistan Airways back in 2009, I dont think there an online option. I remember for sure this airline was still using paper tickets (no e-tickets). Locals in Ukraine using travel agents can sometimes get better prices than what I can find online. I remember 10 years ago for travel within Peru, travel agents gave us much lower prices than the online options.
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02-13-2013, 11:38 AM
In addition to which websites are the cheapest. How would you approach a 6-8 city itinerary one way around the globe? How far in advance would you purchase tickets, and how do you get maximum flexibility without breaking the bank?
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02-13-2013, 12:02 PM
Thanks, how far in advance do you think it's appropriate to book?
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04-12-2016, 01:51 PM
On a separate note, does anyone know a site where it gives you a range of days? I know google flights will show you a month and you can see all the prices.
But some sites (like United) while you are looking at a day, it will show you prices for different dates around that day. I was hoping for something like this but from a site that looks at all carriers.
Thanks.
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04-13-2016, 08:10 PM
I just use an app called Hopper (on apple and android phones) and go from there
I never used Kayak, but I'm sure it's exactly like that. It'll even tell you when to book your flight based on predictions as to how cheap the tickets will get.
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04-13-2016, 08:34 PM
Been using Kayak for years. Hopper is cool if you are planning way ahead.
flights.google.com I just discovered and stumbled into a $500 roundtrip to HK from the US.. AWESOME!
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04-13-2016, 08:48 PM
Yeah I swear by google flights ever since I found a ticket to Tokyo from the US for $653.
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04-13-2016, 09:06 PM
I like that as well, I booked a flight last minute from London to Catania for $330. Awesome