Credit card or debit card for paying flights?

anear

Hi,

On the Cheap flights page, it suggests to pay by credit card to get protection. However, some booking agencies charge 3% fees when using credit card. I am search overseas flights for the whole family in summer. The total price is around £1,500, which mean £45 extra fees if I use credit card to pay. Is it worth to pay £45 for protection?

The travel agency I found the best deal is called Leads Travel
I never heard this agency/website. Is it reliable if I pay by debit card (to save the £45 fee)?

jpsartre

At that price I'd look at regular travel insurance for cover. Note, however, that most standard policies don't cover an airline going bust. Which airline will you be using? Some airlines are very unlikely to go under by this summer (though obviously there are no guarantees).

I would personally stay far away from that site you mention. Book direct from the airline instead, that reduces the risk if any screw-ups or outright scams.

anear

Thank you, jpsartre.

I rang 'Leads Travel' this morning and was told that the price shown on their website £580 wasn't available now. The price now is £699, which is even more expensive than others. The airline is Emirates.

Doshwaster

anear wrote: »

Hi,

On the Cheap flights page, it suggests to pay by credit card to get protection. However, some booking agencies charge 3% fees when using credit card. I am search overseas flights for the whole family in summer. The total price is around £1,500, which mean £45 extra fees if I use credit card to pay. Is it worth to pay £45 for protection?

The travel agency I found the best deal is called Leads Travel
I never heard this agency/website. Is it reliable if I pay by debit card (to save the £45 fee)?

Have you tried getting a price direct from the airline? I book with BA and Emirates all of the time and they just impost a flat fee for credit card bookings (£4.50, I think) rather than a percentage of the fare.

Tarry

I book direct and tend to use my credit card x

strawberries1

Hi all,

I'm trying to book on Monarch and was wondering whether or not to do so with a credit or debit card?

Thank you.

111KAB

strawberries1 wrote: »

Hi all,

I'm trying to book on Monarch and was wondering whether or not to do so with a credit or debit card?

Thank you.

Does your travel insurance cover you for airline failure?

strawberries1

Hi 111,

I haven't bought my travel insurance yet.