Travel

When making a booking with a traditional travel agent, you almost never have the opportunity to see the computer screen that the agent sees; so it can sometimes difficult to judge whether or not the deal you are getting is indeed the best available. Online travel agencies, however, offer you direct access to a variety of choices including airlines, hotels, car hire companies, prices and destinations. This allows you to see any deals and alternatives available to you, and gives you the opportunity to choose the best package according to your budget and your travel needs.

One of the greatest benefits of using online travel agents is being able to arrange your trip in your own time, at your own pace and without any sort of pressure or human influence. Another beneficial aspect of online travel agents is the flexibility they offer to their customers. Office-based travel agents are restricted to office opening hours, but there are no time constraints with online travel agents. You can book your ticket any time of the day, any day of the week.

Offline, shop-based travel agents work on commission; they have a target to reach. The more they sell, the more they earn. This means that they are sometimes pressured to make as many sales as possible. With an online travel agent, there is no such pressure. Instead they rely of advertising and seemingly cut-rate deals to lure customers and encourage them to spend.