Nearly got caught at webjet the other week. Just trying to book a local flight to Tassie (Christmas period). Found one for $99 that suited the schedule. When I tried to book, they added $11.95 for the 'Webjet Lowest Price Guarantee'.
Had to admire the front - 'We'll get you the lowest price - but you will have to pay extra for it'.
As has been said here - use Webjet etc for research, then go direct to the airlines page. If it's overseas flights rather than domestic, the best bet is probably a trustworthy agent - they know all the tricks re connections etc. Plus you usually aren't as flexible when going OS, so you have to get it right. Better to pay a little extra than try to save $50 and find out you're landing at the up-country terminal in Where-The-*istan-Am-I. And in time to just miss your connection.
Had to admire the front - 'We'll get you the lowest price - but you will have to pay extra for it'.
As has been said here - use Webjet etc for research, then go direct to the airlines page. If it's overseas flights rather than domestic, the best bet is probably a trustworthy agent - they know all the tricks re connections etc. Plus you usually aren't as flexible when going OS, so you have to get it right. Better to pay a little extra than try to save $50 and find out you're landing at the up-country terminal in Where-The-*istan-Am-I. And in time to just miss your connection.