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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 5:14 pm
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Originally Posted by outjet
I just googled "Why I hate Egencia" and found this thread. Here's my experience...

I tried to make a booking in NY March 25-28:

Hotel's website: $379, Points: YES Early Cancel: YES Late Changes OK?: YES
Egencia website: $379, Points: NO. Early Cancel: NO. Late Changes OK?: NO.


Why can't I get way better room restrictions for the same price from Egencia.com? I had to call the Egencia agent, and have them manually book me direct through the hotel (can't do it through website) for $379 with all the benefits.

I am going to talk with our company president to see if we can look at other options. When I started with this company, all the other road warriors warned me:
"Book your flights through Egencia but book the hotels on your own so you don't get ripped off."
Considering they need to earn a living as well I am not sure what you are complaining about. This is widely known and pretty much the case with all OTAs. I don't get your point at all. If you want points you book with Marriott, it's that simple.
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