14 Ways to Find Legitimate Flight Deals (Without Getting Scammed)

2. Always Cross-Check with the Airline

Found a dirt-cheap fare on a travel site you trust? Good. Now head straight to the airline’s official website and see if the deal holds up. Airlines often match third-party prices—and sometimes offer better perks like seat selection or checked bags when booking directly. Plus, if anything goes wrong (think cancellations, delays, or rescheduling), it’s a lot easier to deal directly with the airline than a middleman. Price close enough? Book through the airline. You’ll thank yourself later when customer support actually answers, and your boarding pass isn’t tangled in third-party red tape.