
Skyscanner - safe to buy tickets??? - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Dec 13, 2012 · You don't purchase tickets from skyscanner. You find prices on skyscanner, which then sends you to an external site to buy the tickets directly from the airline.
Google Flights, Kayak, or ? or ? Which is "better" - Rick Steves
Jul 12, 2024 · The software that Google flights uses is ITA Matrix. It was a private company but is now owned by Google. The software is used by numerous airlines including Ameican, Delta, United, Virgin Atlantic and your beloved Turkish Airlines. I use it. Kayak is owned by the parent company of Priceline. Skyscanner is Chinese owned. Google Flights makes most of its money …
Multi-city vs two one way tickets - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Nov 17, 2022 · What is the general advantage of booking multi-city instead of two one way tickets. I was on Skyscanner, used multi-city, and chose booking with the airline. It then recommended I book the two flights separately anyway. Is this an airline …
Please explain booking flights thru 3rd party - Rick Steves
Jul 23, 2018 · Kayak and Skyscanner are only comparison sites, they will send you directly to the airline to do the booking. Expedia is the only one you mentioned that allows you to book directly on the site.
Is "Hop2" legitimate? - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Jan 28, 2018 · Hello - Skyscanner directed me to a website named "Hop2" for my U.S./Europe flight. The price quoted is unbelievably cheap, the schedule is perfect and it's on a major carrier. I've never heard of Hop2. Is it legit or a scam? thanks for any info!
Best way to travel from Rome to Palermo - Rick Steves
Jun 1, 2016 · I have a student eurail pass and will be traveling around Italy in August. Does anyone have any advice about the best way to travel between Rome and Palermo? Also, any travel advice regarding Sicily and/or Palermo would be appreciated! Thank you!!!
airfare for summer 2025 - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Sep 10, 2024 · As suggested already, set up a price alert with Google Flights and also Skyscanner and get ready to buy your ticket around New Year’s. www.Skyscanner.com will let you select “Flexible Dates” for your dates of departure and return. Then the monthly calendars display the best prices in green numbers for the least expensive dates to fly.
Are Air Fares Falling? - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Mar 7, 2025 · Skyscanner may show an aggregate but the devil is in the details. My question would be, what are the specifics? What airline? What class of service? When is the flight scheduled, what market, and what connecting airport? I tend to follow United's routes and prices for flights originating at IAD & RIC. Some routes and fares just dipped, but I wouldn't describe …
How soon to book a flight to Italy - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Jun 15, 2022 · We are planning a trip to Italy, flying into Rome in April 2023. I was just wondering how soon does one need to book a flight. I live in Canada.
Ferries from Wales to Ireland - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Oct 2, 2016 · You worry about losing a day due to bad weather. What you must take into account is that by crossing the Irish Sea you land in the west of Wales which is very scenic - for the most part. Of course, you could fly over - Liverpool or Cardiff seem to be the more obvious landing places. See www.skyscanner.net for airlines - best to click monthly view.