Aussie men fail at booking travel online

Aussie men fail at booking travel online
By admin


One in four Australians have made mistakes while booking flights or holidays online, according to a recent survey by Luxury Escapes.

The survey of 10,000 respondents showed men were most fallible, with 28% of them making mistakes compared to 25% of females to do so.

“Online travel is great because it allows consumers to save money and offers more freedom and flexibility. However, mistakes can easily happen and can sometimes end up costing you the money you've saved by booking online,” LuxuryEscapes.com Adam Schwab said.

“The most common mistake Australians make when booking travel online is not reading the fine print. So take the time to do it to avoid any unexpected costs. Pay extra attention to validity periods, extra person surcharges, kids' policies, transfers costs as well as cancellation and amendment policy,” Schwab said.

The survey revealed other common mistakes include entering the wrong name into the booking form, confusing price per person with price per room and booking hotel dates that don't match flight dates.

“If you're travelling between different time zones, make sure to double check your arrival date with the airline before booking your hotel stay,” Schwab said.

 “A good idea is to have your partner or friend read through all the travel details before booking and paying,” Schwab suggested.

The survey showed 40% of those booking online cited the main reason was to save money, and 40% said it was more convenient. 16% surveyed said they chose to book online to access more options.

Latest News

  • Cruise

Viking takes delivery of its newest ship, the Viking Vela

Viking has announced it has taken delivery of its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vela, when it was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Classified as a small ship, as are all Viking ocean ships, the Viking Vela has 499 staterooms that hosts 998 guests. The ship joins the company’s growing fleet of award-winning ocean vessels and […]

  • Cruise

Celebrity Cruises sets sail from Canaveral for the first time

Celebrity Cruises has brought its premium holiday experiences to Port Canaveral, Florida, offering even more ways to escape to the Caribbean. Guests can now enjoy Caribbean escapes on Celebrity Equinox with seven-night sailings to tropical destinations including The Bahamas, St. Maarten, Puerto Rico, Belize, and more. With the addition of Port Canaveral, Celebrity Cruises now offers […]

  • Tourism

ATIA secures skilled migration win with inclusion of consultants, agency managers and tour guides

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has secured a significant win, with the inclusion of travel consultants, travel agency managers and tour guides as eligible occupations for skilled migration on the Federal Government’s Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). These inclusions mark a significant milestone for Australia’s travel industry. Until now, travel consultants and tour guides […]

  • Events
  • Hotels

An event producer’s take on Alma Resort – the ultimate MICE destination

The state-of-the-art Alma Resort has been rapidly gaining recognition for its world-class facilities and is now turning its focus to attract the Australian market, a key player in the global MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector. Rebecca Perrier reports. Nestled along Vietnam’s picturesque southern coastline, the vibrant Alma Resort in Cam Ranh stands as […]

  • Travel Agents

TravelManagers’ Danielle Goncalves on falling in love with Bali in 5 days

TravelManagers’ Danielle Goncalves can confirm that five days is more than enough time to fall in love with Bali. Goncalves was one of seven personal travel managers (PTMs) to visit the iconic destination with Hoot Holidays on their annual ‘Hoot Legends’ famil. As a longtime supporter of Hoot Holidays (a sister company to TravelManagers Australia), […]

  • News
  • Sustainability

The DARWIN200 conservation mission sails into Hobart

The DARWIN200 conservation mission aboard the Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde sailed into Hobart ahead of a programme of conservation projects. The Oosterschelde set sail from Plymouth Harbour, UK, in August 2023 on an epic two-year planetary conservation mission retracing Charles Darwin’s voyage of the Beagle and training 200 young environmentalists along the way. The aim was to inspire […]