daveh Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I'm planning a trip to Thailand soon. Normally, I book my Thai domestic flights (Air Asia, Bangkok Air, or Nok Air) well in advance on the internet. However, this trip I'm uncertain of my exact domestic travel dates and destinations. It's been many years since I've purchased a "last minute" ticket from a travel agency in Bangkok. I'm curious what the price differential is between purchasing a ticket on the internet in advance or last minute, compared to from a travel agency last minute. The reason I think about purchasing from an agent is I'm concerned about using my credit card in an internet cafe. Thanks in advance for any advice and input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angsta Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Are you in Thailand? Then use MoxTravel.com and pay at a bank. There is another very similar agency who's name escapes me but this is the one I always use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I have used Mox before as well, good service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Nok and AirAsia allow you to pay at 7-11 after you get a confirmation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVisionBurma Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Can also recommend Khun Jane at saveflights.com - have purchased many tickets from her in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bri1guy Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Exactly right, don't use your credit card at a internet café, cause there is a very big chance of it being used later for identity theft Fraud!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overcome Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Www.thaifly.com is also worth checking out but I don't think they do last minute ticketing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phuketboy Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I fly around quite a bit, at least 1 flight a fortnight. Due to my work I can't book long in advance, only a couple of days if not the day before. I never use travel agencies as they need to make commissions right? So book all my flights, hotels etc online. As long as the first stage of tickets are available I have found that it makes no difference at all booking in advance or booking a week or even a couple of days before travel, certainly with domestic flights. Try http://www.skyscanner.co.th Even with my international flights, I book them the week im leaving, doesn't make that much difference as long as seats available and on a couple of occasions I have got cheaper and been given a complementary upgrade to business class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamRich Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 There is no price difference for going through a travel agent or buying direct. The price correlates with the destination, days before flight, and how many open seats there are. It has nothing to do with the mode of purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericthai Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I fly around quite a bit, at least 1 flight a fortnight. Due to my work I can't book long in advance, only a couple of days if not the day before. I never use travel agencies as they need to make commissions right? So book all my flights, hotels etc online. As long as the first stage of tickets are available I have found that it makes no difference at all booking in advance or booking a week or even a couple of days before travel, certainly with domestic flights. Try http://www.skyscanner.co.th Even with my international flights, I book them the week im leaving, doesn't make that much difference as long as seats available and on a couple of occasions I have got cheaper and been given a complementary upgrade to business class. Actually I found some travel agents can get a better price than on the net. example is the agent on Patpong in Bangkok. Cant recall the name. They always have good prices on First and business class. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manarak Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 There is no price difference for going through a travel agent or buying direct. The price correlates with the destination, days before flight, and how many open seats there are. It has nothing to do with the mode of purchase. this was my experience as well. in fact, the travel agencies book the flights on the internet right in front of me at the same price and without a fee on top, I guess they get a commission credited by the airline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguy Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 The last time I had to book a flight, I checked Thai air online. When I figured out my exact date, I happened to be in the Central Plaza near a travel agency. Turned out that the agency was a few hundred baht cheaper. Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Thanks everyone for your feedback. I was not aware of the option to pay at the bank or 7-11 while in Thailand. Now, I'm not so worried about it. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keestha Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) Nok and AirAsia allow you to pay at 7-11 after you get a confirmation. I went into the process of making a phantom booking to verify this with Air Asia, but I didn't see any possibility of paying at 7/11, they ask for your credit card number straight away. Or is it that you are given this option only after giving your credit card details and receiving the confirmation? Nokair though comes with a 7/11 payment option straight away. Edited June 13, 2013 by keestha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcnbkk Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I fly around quite a bit, at least 1 flight a fortnight. Due to my work I can't book long in advance, only a couple of days if not the day before. I never use travel agencies as they need to make commissions right? So book all my flights, hotels etc online. As long as the first stage of tickets are available I have found that it makes no difference at all booking in advance or booking a week or even a couple of days before travel, certainly with domestic flights. Try http://www.skyscanner.co.th Even with my international flights, I book them the week im leaving, doesn't make that much difference as long as seats available and on a couple of occasions I have got cheaper and been given a complementary upgrade to business class. I fly around quite a bit, at least 1 flight a fortnight. Due to my work I can't book long in advance, only a couple of days if not the day before. I never use travel agencies as they need to make commissions right? So book all my flights, hotels etc online. As long as the first stage of tickets are available I have found that it makes no difference at all booking in advance or booking a week or even a couple of days before travel, certainly with domestic flights. Try http://www.skyscanner.co.th Even with my international flights, I book them the week im leaving, doesn't make that much difference as long as seats available and on a couple of occasions I have got cheaper and been given a complementary upgrade to business class. + for skyscanner. They even have apps for tablets and smart phones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootall Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 The last time I had to book a flight, I checked Thai air online. When I figured out my exact date, I happened to be in the Central Plaza near a travel agency. Turned out that the agency was a few hundred baht cheaper. Go figure. I have looked online and checked the prices and then go down to the local airline travel/ticket office and I always get the same flight I looked on line for several thousands cheaper. I know it is cheaper to go to the local office of the airline you want to fly. This is in Pattaya and for Thai Air, both domestic and international 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenon Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 OP Daveh What country are you from?? I am in America. I try booking on the Air Asia website and never get confirmed. I called Capital One and they said that they accepted the charge from AA. But AA never booked me. Their live chat never happened and a message told me to fill out a form and some one would get in touch. Never happened. If i want to book an Air Asia flight while in the States I have a friend in Thailand do ti. Any help/ insight? I use a credit card and so does my friend in Bangkok. Capital One said they could also do it using a Cash Advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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