7 thoughts on “Expedia’s 2023 Hawaii Travel Savings Hacks Misfire”
Rein I.
Thank you BOH.Hawaii has always been a vacation destination hata down. Its just so enchanting and every visit feels like a different experience. I have been comparing pn travel sites and Expedia gave me the highest price unlike other travel agencies.
When my husband passed away we had multiple reservations (13 trips booked) including Fiji airline tickets purchased through Expedia. All of the travel providers immediately refunded or canceled reservations for me Except Expedia! I contacted Fiji Airlines and they were happy to refund my tickets but I had to go through Expedia for the refund to be issued. Expedia refused to refund the tickets I had paid for. Fortunately, I had travel insurance (not through Expedia thankfully) and the insurance refunded the loss. I had insurance on all 13 trips and didn’t need to make claims because the other companies refunded the expenses without a problem. Never again would I book via Expedia for anything!
Is it best to use last minute bookings on hotels or further out. I’m flexible so doesn’t matter to me just wondering if the rates are better the closer the travel dates.
I have always found better deals and gotten additional perks when booking directly with a hotel, especially when it’s come up that I’ve stayed there before. And given all the challenges with traveling now, it seems wise to book directly with your air carrier, too — Expedia/Travelocity etc. can’t do as much for you when things go awry.
Booking a hotel with an OTA will invariably get you a lower floor or the rooms they save for tour or school groups. It’s always better to book direct.
Thank you BOH.Hawaii has always been a vacation destination hata down. Its just so enchanting and every visit feels like a different experience. I have been comparing pn travel sites and Expedia gave me the highest price unlike other travel agencies.
When my husband passed away we had multiple reservations (13 trips booked) including Fiji airline tickets purchased through Expedia. All of the travel providers immediately refunded or canceled reservations for me Except Expedia! I contacted Fiji Airlines and they were happy to refund my tickets but I had to go through Expedia for the refund to be issued. Expedia refused to refund the tickets I had paid for. Fortunately, I had travel insurance (not through Expedia thankfully) and the insurance refunded the loss. I had insurance on all 13 trips and didn’t need to make claims because the other companies refunded the expenses without a problem. Never again would I book via Expedia for anything!
Expedia LOL, I’ll stick to what I’ve been doing. Mahalo for pointing out the nonsense.
Hi Roy.
Thanks! We appreciate your years of comments. Well over 300 to date.
Aloha.
Is it best to use last minute bookings on hotels or further out. I’m flexible so doesn’t matter to me just wondering if the rates are better the closer the travel dates.
I have always found better deals and gotten additional perks when booking directly with a hotel, especially when it’s come up that I’ve stayed there before. And given all the challenges with traveling now, it seems wise to book directly with your air carrier, too — Expedia/Travelocity etc. can’t do as much for you when things go awry.
Booking a hotel with an OTA will invariably get you a lower floor or the rooms they save for tour or school groups. It’s always better to book direct.