February 13th, 2008
Aussie Travel Ripoff
When you travel you always want the best deal available so here is how to get the cheap tickets for flights, cruises, your honeymoon and more importantly travel insurance. Many people see the ads everywhere claiming the cheap airfares with a guarantee and to the layman you would think they must be the cheapest agents around. WRONG, WRONG, WRONG.
Here is how they do it.
The Major cheap travel agents. These travel agents are not trained but rather sales agents, they receive a small base and then top it up with commission. The same agency, different offices will quote differently depending on how much they want to make off you. Also when you deal with one person no one else will deal with you as they will not make any money from you and will tell you to wait til they are available.
These companies as well as Franchise chains receive “advertising” money from certain wholesalers to book through them but they get lower commission than independent travel agents who are more likely to discount the price. Some other online travel agents charge booking fees so always ask.
Many people believe airlines are cheaper but in fact the opposite applies they charge full price no discounts at all.
Shop around for Travel Insurance to get the best price as agents get commission and some are more likely to discount than others. You do not have to buy insurance from where you buy your tickets. Of the industry’s top 10 travel agents the majority are independents. Bring your cheap airfare quotes along to www.ozead.com.au and compare the savings.