Travel Scams Versus Travel Promos – What You Need To Know

The Difference Between Travel Scams & Travel Promos

TRAVEL SCAMS VS PROMOS – In this article, we will learn and discover the differences between travel scams and travel promos.

In the Philippines, the term “piso fare” is probably one of the most sought after promos for traveling. Most probably know that there’s no such thing as a “piso fare” with all the added fees in your ticket.

But, the “piso fare” is still a legitimate promo and those who get to avail for it are still lucky. However, there are still some scams out there that are filled with hidden charges.

So before booking your next flight, here are some quick tips on how to separate scams from legitimate travel promos.

Check Promo Price Vs Net Price – The promo price would always be low enough to get anyone interested. Remember there are always other fees involved in the ticket like taxes, passenger service charges, etc.

Travel Scams Versus Travel Promos - What You Need To Know
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That’s why you need to do your math first. According to an article by ABS-CBN, Net-Prices or the total price could go as high as 1000% more than the Promo Price.

Check The Details – Aside from the price, you should always check the terms and conditions that go with the ticket.

When you plan for a trip months away, almost anything can happen between now and then. Most low-cost travel deals are non-refundable or non-rebookable, non-transferrable, or even non-endorsable.

Travel Scams Versus Travel Promos - What You Need To Know
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Be wary of the Website – It’s important to check where you’re buying your ticket from. There are some websites that pose as a legitimate site but is actually there to get your credit card info.

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You could easily spot these sites by checking the URL. Check the site if it has “https://” at the start of the URL, if there’s no “s” at the end, it’s not a secure site.

Check Reviews – Surely, if there are a lot of people with a bad experience with a certain promo, then trust your gut and get out of there.

Travel Scams Versus Travel Promos - What You Need To Know
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With the help of reviews from other people, you could check for complaints or if it’s a scam. You can do this by simply doing a google search and adding “review” to the promo you saw.

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