Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How is Fares-Fair.com better than sites like Priceline?

A: Fares-Fair.com is better for several reasons:

• Know before buying: With Fares-Fair.com, you always know your exact flights schedules, hotels and everything else before you buy. There are no surprises and no disappointments.
• You are in control: You're never locked into a purchase that isn't exactly what you want.
• Best price: Priceline is designed to get you to pay as much as you're willing to, and not a cent less. With Fares-Fair.com, agents compete to provide the best value, rather than hoping you'll unknowingly bid too much. There's no guesswork: The best deals come to you.

Q: Does Fares-Fair.com work for all types of travel?

A: Yes, our service works for all kinds of travel: corporate business trip, luxury vacations, bargain backpacker trips, round-the-world adventures.

Of course, there are certain types of travel for which Fares-Fair.com is by far the best:

• Complex itineraries: If your trip involves multiple stops, Fares-Fair.com is the only way to go. Because prices vary wildly on these types of trips, dealing with agents who are experts in multi-stop routing is the only way to be sure you're getting the best schedule and value.
• International travel: Because of international airline regulations, buying overseas trips is completely different from travel within North America. Fares-Fair.com is the best way to find the consolidators and regional specialists who know the best ways to get you to your destination.
• Flexible schedules: Using your flexibility is one of the best ways to get the best deals. With Fares-Fair.com, you can ask for a trip like "I need to be in London some time in July", and our agents can help you find out when the best deals are available.
• Flexible destinations: Feel like taking a vacation Anywhere in Europe? With Fares-Fair.com, you can be as general or specific as you like. We can handle anything from "I'm looking for some ideas in South America" to "I must fly into SFO."

Q: As an agent, how will I know if a potential clients has already purchased their travel services?

A: Travelers should delete their trip requests once they are fulfilled. Travelers have been taking an average of about one to two weeks to make a decision on their purchase, so if the trip request is less than 2-3 days old, you can be nearly certain that it is not fulfilled yet. If the request is more than a few days old, you may send traveler a quick note to check on the status of their request.

Q: Who are the service providers?

A: Fares-Fair.com works with hundreds of consolidators, regional experts and activity-specific tour operators from all over the world. And, yes, you always know who you're dealing with before you buy.