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Cons: Apart from the small, uncomfortable seats, the food was very gross, inedible if you’re not starving, and I’ve been fortunate to travel a lot and I’ve never ever been on a flight that announces towards the end of travel to reread emergency cards, and that if evacuation is needed, to not grab your stuff (wtf?!).
In the travel industry as a whole, you saw a fair amount of movement, but in looking at Kayak, Booking and Hotels, I found it really fascinating because all three of websites, almost immediately after the algorithm update, you saw between a 5-10{bccf1e89cca16a1226988ef71e2ba26a3fef30af42d5249e4453cf8f3764576a} decrease.
This means you don’t purchase your ticket directly through Instead, when it’s time to purchase, you’ll be redirected to the website of the airline or rental agency you’re booking with and will likely need to create an account to complete your purchase (unlike where you can make all purchases through your one account).
Charlie Leocha, president of the consumer group Travelers United , says if it’s a refundable room — and make sure it’s a reservation that allows cancellation without penalty — it’s OK to book it and then look around for a better deal through the hotel itself or another travel site.