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There are thousands of online booking sites, but most use a very small number of the same leading central reservation systems. That is why you can search many different sites only to find the same results. We have found a few sites that are worthy of some comparison shopping. Along with providing common results, they can also offer tickets from airlines not found on other sites. These sites have also individually negotiated directly with consolidators and travel suppliers to offer you some truly unique deals. Also, they don't waste your time by making you sign up just to check prices.

Expedia receives high marks for its website's ease of use and design. The magazine "Yahoo Internet Life" named Expedia "the best overall travel site" in its June 2000 issue. Backed by the power and money of Microsoft, Expedia has become a major power among online travel agencies. Expedia offers regular, discount and consolidator tickets.

The site allows you to search for roundtrip, one-way or multiple stop itineraries. Your search can include preferences for certain Airlines, direct flights only or for tickets with the least restrictions. Your search results can be arranged and presented by best price, preferred flight time or Airline. You can also use their "Airline Fare List" and "Fare Calendar" to help you find when the lowest published rates are offered on your route. " Expedia also offers many specially negotiated exclusive discounts and a "Price Matcher" service that submits your price bid to many Airlines. Customer Service is available 24-hours via email and an 800 number.

The magazine "Yahoo Internet Life" named 1Travel "the best bargain booker" in its June 2000 issue. 1Travel has built a name for itself as a bargain booker by specializing in consolidator tickets, but the site also offers regular and discount tickets.

The site allows you to search for roundtrip, one-way or multiple stop itineraries. Your search can include preferences for certain Airlines or schedules. You can also use 1Travel's own exclusive "Farebeater Ultra" which searches their database of over one million discounted, special upgrade or other premiums to help you find the lowest fares available or an alternative route that would save you money. Customer Service is available via email and an 800 number that is available from 8AM to 8PM Central Standard Time.