Every time I browse this forum or others, Cheapoair is tossed around as some kind of hidden gem for finding flight deals. But I’ve been booking my own travel for over a decade, and honestly, I don’t get the hype. Their prices always seem to match what I see directly from airlines-sometimes even higher after all the mysterious “fees” show up at checkout. And let’s not even talk about customer service horror stories.
So what’s the real deal here? Has anyone actually saved a significant amount over booking direct? Has Cheapoair ever come through for you in a way that other OTAs (or airlines themselves) haven’t? Or are we just stuck on the idea of a third-party broker being “cheaper” because of the name? Let’s hear the honest experiences-both good and bad.