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Here’s what most travelers don’t realize…

Sites like Expedia, Orbitz, and Travelocity are treated like travel agents by the airlines.
So if your plans change or things go wrong — you’re caught in the middle.

✈️ After years of full-time travel and flights to over 90 countries, here’s why we avoid booking flights through third-party sites (except to check prices 👀):

1️⃣ If your flight gets canceled or delayed, the airline won’t help.
They’ll say “you’ll need to speak to your travel agent.” Even if they caused the issue.
Third-party booking = not their problem.

2️⃣ Rebooking is a nightmare.
We’ve spent hours on hold with no results.
Airlines usually can’t change your ticket — only the site you booked through can. And they’re notoriously slow and unhelpful.

3️⃣ You might lose access to perks or better seats.
With some third-party bookings, you can’t pick premium seats, check bags, or use status benefits. We’ve seen people blocked from upgrades for this exact reason.

4️⃣ Prices often end up higher.
It looks cheaper — until you add baggage fees, service charges, and booking extras.
We almost always find better deals booking direct.

5️⃣ You risk losing future credits.
Book through an airline? You get flight credit.
Book through a travel site? It might vanish — or be locked to that site. We’ve lost $300 this way.

Here’s what we do now:
✅ Use third-party sites to compare fares
✅ Book directly with the airline every time
✅ Screenshot the confirmation
✅ Skip the chaos when plans shift

This simple shift has saved us time, money, and major stress over the years.

🎁 Once your flight’s booked, make sure you’re packing smart too. Comment GUIDE and I’ll send you our free packing guide with what we actually bring after 90+ countries.

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