Rare NMTraveller Posted January 16, 2023 #1 Share Posted January 16, 2023 I was just wondering if the cruise TAs can book directly with the airlines or should I book directly? I do not want to book through Cruise Air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernbreezes Posted January 16, 2023 #2 Share Posted January 16, 2023 4 hours ago, NMTraveller said: I was just wondering if the cruise TAs can book directly with the airlines or should I book directly? I do not want to book through Cruise Air. Yes they do. I Iike to book myself directly with the airline, I can see all the flight opitons and prices and not have someone else deciding whats best for me. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted January 16, 2023 #3 Share Posted January 16, 2023 What do you mean the cruise TA’s? The Celebrity CVP staff? Or travel agency companies that specialize in booking cruises? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted January 16, 2023 #4 Share Posted January 16, 2023 My TA can book our air, but I prefer to do it myself, so I have control over the flights. I do use my TA for access to her consolidator contacts for Business Class airfare. I also do book flights with Flights by Celebrity, myself, since I can cancel up to final payment, if I find better deals on my own or if my TA's consolidators find better deals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NMTraveller Posted January 16, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted January 16, 2023 4 hours ago, cruisestitch said: What do you mean the cruise TA’s? The Celebrity CVP staff? Or travel agency companies that specialize in booking cruises? Travel agency companies that specialize in booking cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwlane Posted January 16, 2023 #6 Share Posted January 16, 2023 11 minutes ago, NMTraveller said: specialize in booking cruises. But they'll also book air, rail, hotels, tours, yada yada. Specialize does not equate to exclusively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted January 16, 2023 #7 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Some do, some don't, some will not. Air doesn't generally pay commission anymore so many agents won't book it since they don't make money unless they charge a fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted January 17, 2023 #8 Share Posted January 17, 2023 We personally find there is no advantage to having a 3rd party book anything for us. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernbreezes Posted January 23, 2023 #9 Share Posted January 23, 2023 On 1/16/2023 at 9:29 PM, Ashland said: We personally find there is no advantage to having a 3rd party book anything for us. Travel agency companies that specialize in booking cruises almost always will save you money. They have group rates which have saved me $1,000's plus you always get a extra OBC from them. I have a great one that I can email, call her office and even have her cell phone number. I do all the planning and then email her what I want it works for me. If I see a price decrease or a better cabin just send her an email and its taken care of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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