I keep seeing people recommend CheapOair as the go-to for budget flights, but honestly, I’ve never found anything cheaper there than I would on Google Flights, Skyscanner, or booking directly with the airline. Half the time, the “great deal” doesn’t even exist when you try to book, or there are hidden fees tacked on at checkout.
Am I missing something here? Has anyone actually gotten a genuinely better deal through CheapOair (especially after including all fees), or is this just marketing hype? Would love to hear real success stories—or horror stories—before I bother giving them more of my time.