Originally Posted by
keitherson
Because some TA's offer heavy discounts on tickets, far cheaper than buying direct from the airline. Otherwise, no reason to choose them at all.
So you want a discount and expect to get the same service as someone who pays full price?
You don't see a problem with that? Well, there is.
If you are happy to buy from a TA, you should be happy to deal with the TA for all changes until day of travel. That is a cost-benefit analysis anyone with a grade school education should be able to do.