Buying airplane tickets online?

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cruiser

I would use a trusted website like Expedia.com or travelocity. You need to pay by credit card. Don't worry, it will be fine! Or you can go to the airlines website and purchase a ticket through them if it m akes you feel better. Make sure you print off all reciepts and confirmation numbers just to be safe!

Helen Scott

You cannot write a check for an online purchase. You'll need a credit or debit card.

First, visit expedia.com, orbitz.com, travelocity.com, priceline.com, etc. Compare prices on them and find the cheapest. When you find the airline with the cheapest rates, visit the airline's website and see if they're offering tickets cheaper on their site. If they are...purchase the ticket directly through the airline. If the former were cheaper, purchase through one of those.

I've never had a problem purchasing a ticket online. Just use reputable sources like expedia....travelocity....etc. You know, sites you've HEARD of.

Once you've purchased the ticket, keep the confirmation email until after you've made the trip. That way if there is a problem, you have documentation that you did in fact buy a ticket (I've never had to use it).

Obiwan

It's definitely safe to buy tickets online. But for your piece of mind, even if it means paying a little bit more, buy the ticket over the counter. There no point getting all wired up and stressed over this, do yourself a favour and get it via the less stressful way possible and look forward to your trip without having to worry about what IFs.

Have fun!

tonalc2

Good answers above. I just wanted to stress that you should never use a debit card, always use a credit card when buying online. Debit cards don't give you the protections that credit cards do.

If you're paranoid about your credit card being stolen (which won't happen if it's a secure site--look for the lock at the bottom), it might be good to get a second card with a very low limit, like $1000.

Im awesome & that pisses you off

no you cannot write a check.
buying online is perfectly safe so long as you go directly through whatever airlines you plan to use United, Delta ect. or go through a reputable travel website like travelocity.com, hotwire.com orbits.com ect.
if its a website youve never heard of i wouldnt enter any credit card info.

i am going to hawaii in 2 weeks, and bought my ticket through hawaiian airlines back in january. got an amazing deal. better than any travel websites.

really do your research first.

martin

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Gree B

yeah buy online is better

SlapChop Ur gonna love my nuts

I buy my tickets online all the time, but I use priceline, travelocity or the airline website. I always use a credit card. Credit card companies have lots of power in reversing charges if the other company doesn't live up their end of the deal.

You actually will find better prices within 2 weeks of travel. You are going to get outrageous prices right now. I never buy tickets until 2 weeks before. Were talking a huge difference

Tokyo to Pittsburgh months in advance runs around $2700-$10,000 for a roundtrip tickets... 2 weeks in advance, $1200-1700. I travel this route all the time.

Also flying on Tues, Wed, Thru will also yield lower fares. Also check surrounding airports. You could save a few hundred dollars just by going to a different airport.

southwestskywaitress

Beware of people here who cut and paste the names of websites you never heard of.

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