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The Philadelphia Inquirer did a great article today about the big three online travel sites: Expedia, Travelocity and Orbitz.
Expedia emerges as the best.

I summarized the findings below……..

Expedia:

Pros

• Expansive online toolset
• Handles less common foreign routes (including flights within China, India and Africa)
• Some deals available only on Expedia
• No-blackout dates rewards program
• Price guarantee - find a better rate online within 24 hours and they will refund you your ticket + 50 travel voucher
• Lowest booking fees - $5.00 and in some cases free

Cons

• No flexible date fare searches
• Does not include some low cost carriers such as Southwest and Easyjet

Travelocity

Pros

• Farewatcher Plus allows up to 10 city pairs - including packages - and will alert you when prices drop.
• Price guarantee - find a better rate online within 24 hours and they will refund you your ticket + 50 travel voucher
• Flexible Date Searches

Cons

• Less robust international travel options than Expedia
• Higher booking fees than Expedia. $5-$7 for domestic flights; $11 for international
• Does not include some low cost carriers such as Southwest and Easyjet

Orbitz:

Pros

• Great Cutomer Service
• Focused on Domestic Travel
• Flexible Date Search

Cons

• No Price Guarantee
• Does not include some low cost carriers such as Southwest and Easyjet
• Higher booking fees than Expedia. $5-$12 for domestic flights; $25 if booking by telephone

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