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Click Factor: Orbitz, Cheaptickets, and many other online aggregators actually run on Ita Software’s
Click Factor: Even as its competition grows, Kayak remains the most functional and flexible airfare-search site, compiling data from more than 200 online sources. The site is particularly good for trip planning: it allows you to search a whole region, such as the Caribbean, Europe, or Asia, and (with the Buzz tool) you can see the best fares that other Kayak users have turned up for upcoming weekends or a given month. Kayak's filter options make it easy to find the combination of price, schedule, and even airline alliance that suits your needs. We also like the new baggage-fee calculator.
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Drawback: It searches only half the sources that Kayak does and occasionally doesn't transfer you directly to the purchasing page. You may have to reenter your search criteria after it sends you to the airline or online travel agency, which can be frustrating.
Click Factor: Of the scores of websites offering best-price guarantees, Orbitz distinguishes itself with the most comprehensive program: should another customer book a cheaper fare after you've booked yours, you will be sent a check for the difference automatically. (See "What's New at the Top Booking Engines " for information on Orbitz's Hotel Price Assurance program.)
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T+L Tip: Zuji excels at finding fares within Asia; if you're looking for flights to the region, try searching on itasoftware.com to get an idea of when the best fares are offered, then do a final check and book through Zuji.
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Drawback: Some major international airports aren't represented (why Bahrain and not Dubai or Abu Dhabi, for example?) and some tips are discouragingly generic, such as layover ideas for Paris-Charles de Gaulle International Airport: "Go to the Information Center."
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