How to Book a Flight Online - Simple Guideline

Do a lot of survey, research, compare prices, before you submit your annual leave form at your office. 

CHOOSE YOUR FLIGHT

Thanks to Google Flights, it is easy now. Or in Google search box, type (without quotes) "copenhagen to jakarta" for example, takes automatically to Google Flights, showing list of airlines available from Copenhagen to Jakarta.

BOOKING

• Play with "filter options" : stops, price, airline, times, etc.
• Google will show several options, a list of "online booking providers", and the airline itself.
• Either through online booking providers or the airline itself, play with date of departure and date of return. You'll find price varies. Choose the "best" dates, and book the ticket.

In some cases "other" online booking providers might show a cheaper price. But, in most cases the airline websites have more flights options to show.

PAYMENT
Read carefuly about the method of payment and terms of payment. It is very important because it affects the booking status. Before making payment, unless you pay directly at the airline office or at the travel agent's office, make sure that at the website you can confirm your payment immediately after the payment has been made. If it is not stated at the website, contact directly via phone or email or whatever online methods they offer. Talk to their customer service.

Some websites don't put this "payment method" very clear. It is not their intention to cheat, or whatsoever, not at all. For example, if you choose method of payment by "bank transfer", once you click "Book Now" they might send you immediately an email, a confirmation stating that your booking is accepted and payment should be made latest one day after booking confirmation date, otherwise your booking might be considered canceled. Meanwhile, bank transfer might take longer than one working day.  

After payment at the bank, scan your "bank transfer slip" and send immediately by email to the "reservation department" or whatever method they have, and don't forget to put your name and booking code as well.

In most cases, you'll get the electronic ticket sent to your email on the same day after proof of payment.