cap@bunker.UUCP (Gerald Cap) (10/29/85)
Does anyway have any information on an organization called "International Credit Systems" that offers a host of consumer services among which is a nationwide travel agency service. The service is called the "Travel Express Network" which supposedly allows you to book cheap flights/reservations with the guarantee if you find a cheaper equivalent package they will arrange for a type of refund on the difference. In addition to travel services, they offer various consumer goods discounts, nationwide check cashing etc., etc. They were soliciting their package over the phone for a one year membership at ~$190 first year and ~$90 a year thereafter. I know that the organization exists but does anyone know whether or not their services are reputable. Any experiences - horror stories out there ?
doug@terak.UUCP (Doug Pardee) (11/01/85)
> service is called the "Travel Express Network" which supposedly allows > you to book cheap flights/reservations with the guarantee if you find > a cheaper equivalent package they will arrange for a type of refund > on the difference. > ... > one year membership at ~$190 first year and ~$90 a year thereafter. If you're only interested in the travel aspects, you'd do a lot better to find yourself a good local travel agent. Most travel agents still have no fees for their services. My wife is a travel agent, and she prides herself on her ability to find the best price. There is no real advantage to a "national" travel agency for everyday airline bookings. A few of the bigger agencies (both local and national) do have "group" rates on certain cruises and the like, provided that you want the class of cabin and the sailing date that they have booked. Another note... in the offer above, the only way to collect the refund is to keep looking and find a cheaper package. Since Travel Express isn't going to pay double-the-difference or anything, what are they doing for you? -- Doug Pardee -- CalComp -- {calcom1,savax,seismo,decvax,ihnp4}!terak!doug