Booking Airfare Through a Consolidator

Booking Airfare Through a Consolidator

Booking Airfare Through a Consolidator

Travel consolidators (also known as wholesalers) buy space in bulk from the major airlines and sell the tickets at a discounted rate. If you go through a wholesaler, the cost you pay for your ticket could be significantly less than the person sitting right next to you who had booked directly with the airline. Here are some facts and information on what to expect when purchasing a ticket from a wholesaler.

Lower fares do mean stricter rules; most discounted tickets are non-refundable but can be changed for a fee. The fee might be higher than you would pay had you gone through the airline directly, but again, the cost of your ticket is quite a bit less.

Travel insurance is normally sold as a separate component, but most ticket consolidators do offer this. It is highly recommended, as tickets are usually non refundable. The cost for travel insurance is normally around $45 and up.

The insurance typically reimburses for the change fee plus fare difference, or the cost of the ticket if you have to cancel, due to unforeseen circumstances. Examples of unforeseen circumstances include, but are not limited to: Sudden Illness, death of a travel companion or immediate family member or being involved in an accident (substantiated by police report) while en route to departure. Travel insurance will also help cover the cost of lost or damaged luggage, and medical expenses if you are hospitalized while abroad.

Travel insurance normally does not cover the cost of the ticket, or change fee if you have to do so because of pre-existing conditions (such as an already diagnosed illness), pregnancy and/or childbirth, suicide, being injured in bodily contact sports or if you just change your mind and decide not to go on your trip.

Frequent-flyer accrual sometimes is not allowed when booking tickets through a consolidator. It is up to the airline, not the consolidator how many - if any - miles can be accumulated. This can be determined by calling the specific airline you are flying with, not the ticketing agent.

Luggage allowance is the same; it is not up to the consolidator, as it is the airline's decision. This also can be determined by calling the specific airline you are flying with, as the ticketing agent will not have that information.

Although many of these companies that do not sell to the direct public, only to travel agencies, it is possible to find discounted tickets to Europe sold to the direct public. It is highly recommended you book your ticket at a discounted rate, and then for extra protection, also purchase the insurance.

Purchase your tickets through an airfare consolidator and save money today!

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