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Old Jan 21, 2014, 4:44 am
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Update with confirmed working links, along with the date of confirmation.

Hotel Reservation Sites
http://www.priceline.com/ (confirmed 2014/08/24) Full service travel booking
http://www.hotwire.com/ (confirmed 2014/01/21)
http://www.expedia.com/ (confirmed 2014/01/21)
http://www.agoda.com/ (confirmed 2014/01/21)
http://www.hotelclub.com/ (confirmed 2014/01/21)
http://www.ratestogo.com/ (confirmed 2014/01/21)
http://www.orbitz.com/ (confirmed 2014/01/21)
http://www.hotels.com/ (confirmed 2014/01/21) Hotels
http://www.laterooms.com/ (confirmed 2014/01/21)
http://www.travelocity.com/ (confirmed 2014/01/21)
http://www.booking.com/ (confirmed 2014/01/21)
http://www.reserving.com/ (confirmed 2014/01/21)
http://english.ctrip.com/hotels/ (confirmed 2014/01/21)
http://www.hotelscomparison.com/ (confirmed 2014/01/21)
http://www.venere.com/ (confirmed 2014/01/21)
http://www.onhotels.com/ (confirmed 2014/01/21)
http://www.cheaptickets.com/ (confirmed 2014/01/29)
http://www.hostelbookers.com/ (confirmed 2014/01/29) Hostels
http://www.hihostels.com/ (confirmed 2014/01/29) Youth Hostels
http://www.airbnb.com/ (confirmed 2014/01/29) Rentals from Individuals
http://www.vrbo.com/ (confirmed 2014/01/29) Vacation Rentals By Owners
http://www.hipmunk.com/ (confirmed 2014/02/04)
http://www.kayak.com/ (confirmed 2014/02/04)
http://www.opodo.co.uk/hotels (confirmed 2014/02/05)
http://travel.ian.com/ (confirmed 2014/08/24) Hotel booking operator
http://hotels.united.com/templates/362349United Airlines - Hotels
https://travel.americanexpress.com/‎ (confirmed 2014/02/05)
http://www.govolo.com/ (confirmed 2014/04/19) Cheap air tickets
http://www.homeexchange.com/ (confirmed 2015/08/24) Trading homes for vacations
http://www.homeaway.com/ (confirmed 2015/08/24) Trading homes for vacations, airbnb for vacations
https://www.costcotravel.com/ (confirmed 2018/03/12) Costco Travel
http://travel.rakuten.com/?s_kwcid=p...8-e234bb61b2c9 (confirmed 2016/11/24) Rakuten Travel, for hotels in Japan
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Collection of Internet Bookmarked Travel-Related Websites

Old Jun 25, 2006, 5:19 pm
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Old Jul 1, 2006, 11:45 am
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i just noticed that BA and Qantas donot come up on travelocity....the LHR to MEL route comes up as not exsiting..!! am i doing something wrong? in the past BA and Qantas always had a flight. have they gone the way of united...not showing up on travelocity?
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Old Jul 1, 2006, 11:50 am
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Originally Posted by airboss
i just noticed that BA and Qantas donot come up on travelocity....the LHR to MEL route comes up as not exsiting..!! am i doing something wrong? in the past BA and Qantas always had a flight. have they gone the way of united...
Yes: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...85#post5817885 ...
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Old Jul 11, 2006, 6:20 pm
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One To Avoid

Thanks for the fantastic list - much appreciated.
Conversely, you may wish to note a consolidator to avoid:

FORATICKET.COM


In March we bought - by email via their website via Charles and Sunita - 2 business class return tickets SYD-JFK and a number of domestic USA flights. The tickets never eventuated and nor has our promised refund. We found FORATICKET.COM by far the worst company we've ever dealt with. They do not reply to e-mails nor return 'phone calls. If you call on any of their numbers other than to buy a new ticket, there is a recorded message.
On the purchase new option, the person answering puts you on hold, never responding, after you explain there is a problem with ticketing.
We have now lodged a formal complaint of fraud with the California Police Department and with the Better Business Bureau of America.

Meanwhile, as our planned holiday to the US was ruined, we went with Singapore Airlines to Paris spending a most enjoyable month in France.
Now that I can recommend.

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Old Jul 15, 2006, 7:06 pm
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Free Wifi Availability for different airports

I will be doing a sort of round the world trip with travel to London out of LAX, Dubai, Istanbul, Taipei and Singapore.

Is there a website/thread on this forum which tells you about wifi availability in different terminals?

Thanks
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Old Jul 21, 2006, 5:59 pm
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Originally Posted by inbead
I will be doing a sort of round the world trip with travel to London out of LAX, Dubai, Istanbul, Taipei and Singapore.

Is there a website/thread on this forum which tells you about wifi availability in different terminals?

Thanks
I don't know of one source but I've found WiFi is available in almost every major airport. Sometimes it is free, other times there is a fee for the access which is usually reasonable if you'll be spending some time in the airport.

At MSP it's available for $6.95 as an example; at MEL it can be purchased by the minute from Telstra, but is a big rip-off. In other places such as ICN it's freely available. Sometimes the terminal may be a pay hotspot such as MEL but it is sometimes possible to pick up WiFi from another lounge (i.e. I can hit Cathay's WiFi from the Qantas First Class lounge at MEL - the pay Testra hotspot is the primary WiFi in the QF lounge).

Many airline lounges provide free WiFi. I never have a problem finding WiFi when travelling - sometimes its pay other times its free. The only recent exception recently has been AKL - couldn't locate WiFi there, pay or free, from the Qantas First Class lounge.

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Old Jul 21, 2006, 7:23 pm
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Originally Posted by inbead
Is there a website/thread on this forum which tells you about wifi availability in different terminals?
http://www.jiwire.com/

http://www.hotspothaven.com/

http://www.wififreespot.com/

http://studenttravel.about.com/od/fi...fi_airport.htm

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Old Jul 24, 2006, 1:14 pm
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I can't seem to find the two links that will show you the route map for the long trans-ocean flights when you enter the carrier and flight number. They were posted a day or two ago.

Can anyone help me with this? Thanks.

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Old Jul 28, 2006, 3:55 pm
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Thumbs up Thank You.

What an awesome 'collection.

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Old Jul 29, 2006, 9:14 pm
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For worldwide train travel: seat 61.com
janeway, I just found your post and I wish to thank you for this contribution!
I have reviewed the site and it is great. This is a real contribution to my travel references.
Thanks again
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Old Aug 2, 2006, 8:39 pm
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Seeking travel agents on FT

Are there any travel agents on FT that can ticket ready itineraries?

I often use the ITA software and find the itinerary I want. I then attempt to book on Orbitz, Expedia, or other similar sites and I never find the same flights. For instance now I need to fly BKK-LAX and connect in HNL but none of the websites I tried will show the connection and if I enter it manually the fare changes.

I have tried almost all of the websites listed and it seems they are good for finding and comparing fares but there doesn't seem to be ay good sites for booking complex itineraries.

Perhaps there could be a thread where travel agents could list their services which would benefit the buyer and the TA.
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Old Aug 6, 2006, 11:34 pm
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http://www.suetheairlines.org

Can I add one too... http://www.suetheairlines.org ... a non-profit organization dedicated to helping travellers who are frustrated over poor treatment by airlines. Also the site allows you to get tips on how to navigate Small Claims Court and other legal options for the results you deserve.
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Old Aug 16, 2006, 7:58 pm
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Thumbs down Foraticket.com - Caution!!

Originally Posted by abrara
For consolidator airfare from the USA, I'd recommend: FORATICKET.COM (http://www.foraticket.com)
A Mr Abrar is a senior manager with FORATICKET.COM, so no doubt he would recommend his company.

However, my experience with them is not so glowing. Some 6-7 months ago we purchased tickets from them - the tickets failed to materialise as did our
promised refund.
We have reported FORATICKET.COM to various consumer groups, the FBI, the Attorney General of California and the Irvine police department as well as MasterCard fraud division. We still keep hearing that a refund will be made but nothing concrete.

You have been warned!
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Old Aug 17, 2006, 5:20 pm
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As a newbie, this is a really great list to have!

Thanks a lot for the heads up!!!
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Old Aug 17, 2006, 5:26 pm
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This is a great list, indeed.
Just a friendly reminder that it is not necessary to "reply with quote" when you wish to reply.
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