What are Kayak Instant Bookings
Feb 18, 2024, 5:38 am
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What are Kayak Instant Bookings
I'm used to seeing artificially low fares from Kayak searches that really come from "consolidator" companies like Aran Grant.
But does anyone know what a Kayak "Instant Booking" is (i.e. who is actually issuing/servicing the ticket / why they're cheaper)? I have slightly more faith in Kayak than some no-name consolidator. But, in this particular case, they are offering the same price on longhaul business.
But does anyone know what a Kayak "Instant Booking" is (i.e. who is actually issuing/servicing the ticket / why they're cheaper)? I have slightly more faith in Kayak than some no-name consolidator. But, in this particular case, they are offering the same price on longhaul business.
Mar 14, 2024, 10:40 am
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Join Date: Mar 2024
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I'm used to seeing artificially low fares from Kayak searches that really come from "consolidator" companies like Aran Grant.
But does anyone know what a Kayak "Instant Booking" is (i.e. who is actually issuing/servicing the ticket / why they're cheaper)? I have slightly more faith in Kayak than some no-name consolidator. But, in this particular case, they are offering the same price on longhaul business.
But does anyone know what a Kayak "Instant Booking" is (i.e. who is actually issuing/servicing the ticket / why they're cheaper)? I have slightly more faith in Kayak than some no-name consolidator. But, in this particular case, they are offering the same price on longhaul business.
I am afraid to use third party agents to book my tickets nowadays. Too many scammers out there. they listed at Kayak doesn't mean Kayak will take responsibility if something goes wrong with your ticket.
Mar 14, 2024, 10:44 am
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I'm afraid to use them for the same reason.
But I've noticed Google Flights now also refers people to companies like Ovago. I truly don't understand how they under-cut airlines on their own fares based on existing (or maybe obsolete now) air distribution methods. Surely Google has done some homework....?
But I've noticed Google Flights now also refers people to companies like Ovago. I truly don't understand how they under-cut airlines on their own fares based on existing (or maybe obsolete now) air distribution methods. Surely Google has done some homework....?