Perhaps the most useful website for finding flights these days is Kayak, which aggregates flight information from multiple websites, including Expedia and Orbitz.
It is important to note that Kayak is merely an aggregator of flight information, and flights cannot be booked directly through that website. However, each flight listing on Kayak will contain links to websites through which the flight you choose can be booked.
There are some rumors that airlines give short shrift to passengers who book flights through third-party websites, since airlines have to pay commission on these flights.
For example, JetBlue and Southwest Airlines flights are not listed in Internet travel websites because those companies have thus far refused to provide the necessary flight information. Thus, the websites of those airlines must be searched directly.
It is important to note that Kayak is merely an aggregator of flight information, and flights cannot be booked directly through that website. However, each flight listing on Kayak will contain links to websites through which the flight you choose can be booked.
There are some rumors that airlines give short shrift to passengers who book flights through third-party websites, since airlines have to pay commission on these flights.
For example, JetBlue and Southwest Airlines flights are not listed in Internet travel websites because those companies have thus far refused to provide the necessary flight information. Thus, the websites of those airlines must be searched directly.
