Is AirlineFares free?
Yes. Searching and comparing costs you nothing and we add no
booking fee, because you never pay us — you pay the airline.
We earn a commission if you book a hotel or a car through our links,
and that's what keeps the site running.
Why do you only show airline fares and not travel agents?
Because a booking made with the airline is the one you can change,
refund or chase yourself. An agent sits between you and the people
who can actually fix things. Booking direct is not always the
cheapest option, and we don't hide that — but it is the
simplest one to own. Where no airline sells a fare at all, the card
names the travel agent that does and says why.
How can I tell if I'm booking with the airline or a third party?
Before you pay, look at the address bar and the name on the payment
page. If it isn't the airline's own domain, you're buying through a
reseller — even when the airline's name appears all over the
page. A fare much cheaper than the airline's own price usually comes
with conditions that explain why: no changes, no refunds, or a bag
you pay for at the gate.
Who do I contact about my booking?
The airline. Your booking is with them, so changes, refunds,
baggage questions and check-in all go to them. We never see your
booking and can't change it for you.
Can I save a flight and come back to it later?
Yes — tap the heart on any fare. It's kept in your own
browser rather than on our servers, so it's still there next time
you visit, and nothing about it is sent to us.
Do the prices include bags and seats?
They're the airlines' own published fares. What's included varies
between airlines and between fare types, so check the fare
conditions on the airline's page before you pay.