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Old Dec 3, 2010, 6:36 pm
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G-AVFC
 
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[QUOTE=Roger;15373787]As always, YMMV, but IME Expedia can work out more expensive for the same flights because they charge a handling fee that is not shown separately.

Dummy booking examples for the same flights (per passenger):
  • ba.com: fare 98.00 + taxes, fees etc 90.50 = £188.50
  • expedia.co.uk: fare 98.00 + taxes & fees 94.97 = £192.97

You're quite right Roger and the best of best advice is to always check and re-check if you want the best deal. If you want to use a credit card then it still may be cheaper with Expedia unless they also pass on a per passenger fee. However, I have found on so many occasions that the base fare itself is cheaper than ba.com and so, even with the handling fee, total ROI is better.
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