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Old 06-10-2015, 07:20 AM   #21
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I'm planning a trip to Dubai in Oct and the price difference is intense!

YVR-SEA-DXB-CMB-SEA-YVR

Expedia: $7000
Flight Centre: $1900
Buddy Guy Travel Agency: $1695
Center of the Universe Travel Agency: $1350


What i've been told is that destination specific agents like Buddy Guy and Center of Universe that cater to large ethnic groups pre-purchase seats directly from air line at whole sale and re-sell the tickets.

Places such as Flight Centre that cater to tours only get a kick back from the air line + volume discount for selling at their "current" price.

Expedia - i have no idea how they price.


Moral of the story: If you are going somewhere like Europe, Asia, Mid East find your self a travel agent who caters to that 'ethnicity' and book through them!
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