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Advice needed for return flight to asia 11:23 - Dec 30 with 1049 views

Hi chaps. Long time (8 years) since I have had a holiday overseas and I would like to get a return flight to an Asian island. I have found one that kind of suits me for around £800 from an online company called Skyscanner. Now are these kind of companies legit? Back in the day id often get this all done with a travel agent, but my family owns an apartment on this island so all I really need is the flights. Do I go with said random company and pay on credit card to use the section 75 protection or do I go to travel agents like the old school way. Flights are with Malaysian airlines which I think are ok.

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Advice needed for return flight to asia on 11:33 - Dec 30 with 982 views

JakeITFC

Think of Skyscanner like a search engine for flights - the site will show you the cheapest options, but your booking will be either directly with the airline or via an online travel agent (such as expedia, kiwi, opodo etc.).

My recommendation would be to go directly via the airline where possible as it will be easier to enact any changes should something go wrong (at either your end or theirs). When you click on a flight on skyscanner it will show you the various prices/companies offering the rate so should be able to see it. Alternatively, just go straight on the Malaysian Airlines website and book through them. Would recommend paying with credit card either way.

Advice needed for return flight to asia on 11:42 - Dec 30 with 951 views

RIPbobby

Advice needed for return flight to asia on 11:33 - Dec 30 by JakeITFC

Thank you Jake. Yep that makes perfect sense to me.

Advice needed for return flight to asia on 12:27 - Dec 30 with 880 views

MJallday

Yeah just to second that skyscanner is good and has a decent reputation , but think of it as a go compare type search site - that will guide you

air Asia or Malaysian airline are ok. I use emirates 4-5 times a year and can recommend, they might go to your destination (via Dubai or singapore)

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Advice needed for return flight to asia on 13:01 - Dec 30 with 798 views

Churchman

My buddy is off to various parts of the world in Feb. He’s used Trailfinders to sort out some of the flights. Might be worth a call.

Advice needed for return flight to asia on 15:58 - Dec 30 with 618 views

WeWereZombies

I've been using SkyScanner for,maybe, fifteen years with no problems. Except that in fifteen years never once have I got a flight upgrade or any other freebie. Was recommended Trip.com a couple of years ago and have used them a bit since then. My last flight bookings also turned up a free VIP lounge pass, which is a really good perk.

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Advice needed for return flight to asia on 16:38 - Dec 30 with 553 views

TractorWood

I would use Emirates or Singapore airlines for the far east. Have done most places via these two, like: Denpasar, Siem Reap, Penang etc where you need to change.

I'd go direct on their websites. I wouldn't use skyscanner etc for personal use as they'll shaft you if it gets cancelled. I've used it loads of times for work where it's less of a problem and managed to get a better cabin from less budget.

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