You might ask, should I use a travel agent to book flights OVER THE PHONE when I can use the internet? Our business model may seem confusing, especially since most people prefer to communicate and buy online. So, we’ll try to answer the question: Should I use a travel agent to book flights?

5 reasons why you should use a travel agent

  • Travel agents can hold a seat for you while you make your decision (not possible via an online booking site)
  • Travel agents have access to much cheaper flight tickets than online booking sites (because of unpublished airfares)
  • They will do all the work for you – flight tickets, hotels, car rental
  • You can easily request special arrangements like child/family discounts, vegetarian meals, window seats, pick-up at the airport, wheelchair assistance, group travel bookings, etc
  • Travel agents are always available – before, during, and after your trip

Everything’s still online

Don’t worry – when you’re booking with a travel agent, it doesn’t mean you’ll have to go to a travel agency’s office. You can still look for flights online. The only difference is that when you see a price you like, just call the travel agent, and he’ll find and book the best seat on the plane for you.

Even the experts use travel agents

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We can all make an omelet for breakfast, but it’s a little different when preparing a wedding dinner for 50 guests. That’s the moment when you should trust a professional.

And it’s really the same when it comes to booking flights, especially:

  • When you’re planning a group trip (imagine – you have to get 20 people from Miami to an event in Hawaii. Finding the twenty most suitable tickets and booking them can be a real hustle)
  • When you need a really complex flight ( New York – Paris – Berlin – Bangkok – Los Angeles – New York)
  • If you’re a frequent business traveler – it’s a lot easier to get your own travel agent
  • When you’re in a rush & don’t have time to look for flights
  • If flight “hunting” and booking is simply not your thing

How to book flights with a travel agent

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You start by calling a travel agent or by filling out an online form on the website. It doesn’t matter which way you choose, you’ll always get to the conversation.

1) Describe your trip—where you want to fly, the perfect travel dates, the airlines you would like to fly with, and the maximum layover time. Leave your name, phone number, and email address so the agent can contact you.

2) Receive the offer via email—You’ll receive 3 options, each covering a different route, time, and price. Then, wait for a call from the agent or call yourself—if necessary, change the airport, city, and date. If you need time to think, ask the agent to put your seats on hold for you (this option you could never do by yourself).

3) When you’re ready to buyAccept the offer and give the agent information about yourself – he’ll make a ticket reservation in your name. Don’t worry, all client data is confidential and no third persons have access to it.

4) Pay for the tickets—Afterward, fill in an authorization form yourself or with the agent (with details about the trip, yourself, and your credit card information). Pay for the tickets with a credit card or by wire transfer. You’ll then receive a reservation number, which you’ll need to use to check in.


Don’t forget to ask the agent to make special arrangements – seat assignment (aisle/window), special meals, pick-up at the airport, hotels, car rental, etc.


What you’re left with?

  • Check in as usual via the airline’s website using the reservation number you received
  • Buy travel insurance
  • Check visa requirements

AND THAT’S IT!

Ready to book flights with a travel agent? Call toll-free number +8443007983 or fill out our request form in the sidebar. You can also find out more about our booking process here. For a quick recap, watch our video on why you should use a travel agent watch our new short video. 

P.S we offer flights to more than 200 destinations all over the world, and our agents speak English, Tagalog, and other languages 🙂

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