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I disagree with #1. I used

Submitted by EAF on January 23, 2008 - 08:13.

I disagree with #1.

I used to work for usairways.com and I know for a fact that the prices on the airlines websites are cheaper 99% of the time. When you are comparing prices between expedia.com and usairways.com, the prices are probably the same, but when you finally purchase your ticket, there is usually a variance of about $10 in the "additional fees" section that you pay. This is used as an incentive by the airlines to book through their online system as it is the cheapest way for them to sell tickets.

This is also true for calling the airline directly. If you call US Airways directly and purchase a ticket, it will cost you $10 more than if you buy it on usairways.com.

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