Flights from 3rd party websites

[mike4scuba]

Noticed there are various 3rd party websites selling flights from shanghai to japan that are cheaper than the airlines own websites, netflights, trip and Expedia to name a few.

Would you book direct with the airlines themselves to avoid any issues,?

[Roroc]

I've used all three for different trips over the years and had no issues.

[sky13]

I personally would book with the airlines directly. For peace of mind and so that it's easier to talk to the airlines if I need to.

[cornishfrogboy]

Whilst if all things are equal, I will book directly with the airline (or a code share partner if cheaper), I would have no qualms booking through a major search engine in the event that it is a better price.

I have never encountered problems as of yet and usually, it has been Google Flights.

[mike4scuba]

Have found flights with virgin partner airline
Can you cancel those for £30 if needed or because its a partner you loose your money

[kevin_cambs_uk]

Not for me, book direct cause I don’t trust any third party

[mike4scuba]

Decided to book with virgin using multi city option and miles
Flying from Shanghai to South Korea have a couple of days there then fly onto Tokyo.

14000 miles and £28 each

Linked up to korean airlines website. Does automatic check in 2 days before flying and emails the boarding pass