Travel & Flights

Booking a trip means choosing between airlines, online travel agencies, hotel chains and metasearch sites, and each one handles fees, changes and refunds differently. This hub gathers the travel brands we cover so you can see how they work before you hand over your card details.

13 brandsReviewed November 2026

How to choose

  • Check whether you are booking with the airline or hotel directly or through a middleman, as this affects who handles changes.
  • Read the change and cancellation policy for the exact fare or room type, not just the brand's general promise.
  • Look at the final total at checkout, including bags, seat selection, resort fees and taxes.
  • See how easy it is to reach real customer support if plans change mid-trip.
  • Consider whether the brand's loyalty program actually fits how often you travel.

How to save

  • Compare the same itinerary on a metasearch site and on the provider's own website before booking.
  • Be flexible with dates and nearby airports where you can.
  • Pack light to avoid add-on baggage fees on basic fares.
  • Sign up for fare alerts instead of checking prices every day.
  • Use free cancellation bookings so you can rebook if a better option appears.

Travel brands

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13 brands · tick two brands to compare them

  • Air Doctor

    Travel health app

    App for finding and booking local doctors while travelling abroad

    Travel & FlightsWorldwide

  • Booking.com

    Online travel agency

    A worldwide booking site for hotels, apartments, flights and car hire

    Travel & FlightsWorldwide

  • Canadian Affair

    Canada travel specialist

    A UK-based specialist in flights and holidays to Canada

    Travel & FlightsWorldwide

  • Cleartrip

    Online travel agency

    An Indian travel booking site for flights, hotels and more, owned by Flipkart

    Travel & FlightsWorldwide

  • Compensair

    Flight compensation service

    Claim service that helps passengers seek compensation for disrupted flights

    Travel & FlightsWorldwide

  • Etihad Airways

    International airline

    UAE national airline flying from its Abu Dhabi hub to destinations worldwide

    Travel & FlightsWorldwide

  • INF Visitor Insurance

    Visitor medical insurance

    Visitor medical insurance plans for people travelling to the United States

    Travel & FlightsUnited States

  • INFOBUS

    Bus ticket booking

    Online platform for booking intercity and international bus tickets

    Travel & FlightsWorldwide

  • Kiwi.com

    Online travel agency

    Flight search and booking site that pieces together routes across different airlines

    Travel & FlightsUnited States

  • lastminute.com

    Online travel agency

    Online travel agency for holidays, flights and hotels, mainly in the UK and Europe

    Travel & FlightsWorldwide

  • loveholidays

    Package holiday site

    UK-focused package holidays combining flights and hotels in one booking

    Travel & FlightsWorldwide

  • Trip.com

    Online travel agency

    A global booking site for flights, hotels, trains and travel extras

    Travel & FlightsWorldwide

  • Vegas.com

    Las Vegas booking site

    Booking site for Las Vegas hotels, shows, tours and attraction tickets

    Travel & FlightsWorldwide

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Comparisons

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    Kiwi.com vs Trip.com

    Kiwi.com is an online travel agency known for building flight routes from separate airlines, including self-transfer itineraries. Trip.com is a broad travel platform covering flights, hotels, trains and more. Both can be useful, but they suit different kinds of bookings.

  • vs

    Booking.com vs Trip.com

    Booking.com is best known for accommodation, from hotels to apartments, and also offers flights, car hire and attractions. Trip.com covers a similar mix, with particular strength in flights and trains in some regions. Both are large, established platforms.

  • vs

    lastminute.com vs loveholidays

    lastminute.com and loveholidays both sell holidays online, including packages that combine flights and hotels. lastminute.com offers a mix of travel products across several European markets, while loveholidays is focused on package holidays, particularly for UK travellers.

Buying guides

  • Buying guide · 7 min read

    How to Find Cheap Flights

    Flight prices change constantly and there is no single trick that always works. What does help is being flexible, comparing the total cost rather than the headline fare, and understanding what you give up with the cheapest options.

  • Buying guide · 7 min read

    Flight Delay Compensation Explained

    If your flight is badly delayed, cancelled or overbooked, you may be entitled to help and possibly compensation. In Europe and the UK the main rules are EU Regulation 261/2004 (often called EU261) and its UK equivalent (UK261). Rules and amounts depend on distance and circumstances, so always check the regulation and the airline's guidance for your case.

  • Buying guide · 7 min read

    Visitor Medical Insurance for the US

    Healthcare in the United States can be very expensive, and visitors generally cannot rely on public health coverage there. Visitor medical insurance is designed to cover unexpected illness or injury during a trip, but plans differ a lot in what they actually pay for.

Travel FAQ

Is it cheaper to book through a travel agency site or directly?

It varies by trip. Agency sites sometimes show lower headline prices, but booking directly often makes changes, refunds and loyalty credit simpler.

What should I check before paying for a flight?

Confirm the baggage allowance, seat rules, change policy and total price including all fees. Make sure the names match your passport exactly.

Are travel loyalty programs worth joining?

Joining is usually free and can bring small perks. They pay off most if you stick with one airline or hotel group regularly.

Do you earn money from travel links on BuySmart?

Some links are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We disclose this on every page and it does not change what we write.

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