For those who are still traveling for business, US Media Studios offers information that can help ease travel snafus.
Many travelers use third party travel websites to find the
best rates on hotels, rental cars and flights. While this is pretty much the
norm, and also good idea – it is still best to make the reservation with the
hotel chain, car rental company or airline itself.
Nearly every travel consultant and trouble shooter will
explain that booking through a travel aggregator site can lead to annoyance
should something go wrong with travel plans.
For instance, someone who books a flight booked on a non-airline website
that experiences a cancellation may find it hard to change the flight via the
third party site. It can be frustrating to try and get a call through to that
website’s customer service. On the other
hand, reserving the flight with the airline can result in getting the same
fare, but it is also easier to get on another flight should the original one be
canceled.
Business travelers who book with a favorite hotel through
their website will find the perks well worth it. Digital check in is a nice
benefit. Hotel chain loyalty programs can upgrade rooms and provide more perks
with the room and the stay. It is often easier to cancel a reservation with the
hotel itself than through the third party site.
US Media Studios also learns that business travelers can find terrific
upgrades with favorite car rental companies. Use the alternative travel
aggregator sites to find the best air fare, hotel room rate and car rental
rate. But book the actual reservation with the airline, hotel and car rental
agency. There is less stress should something go wrong.
