Save Money on "Convenience Fees" When You Book Your Trip with WTFares.com

Posted by VARUN SARDA on June 14th, 2016

Have you ever tried to book your trip online using your credit cards or debit cards? Then you might come upon the so-called convenience fee or “processing fee.” Passengers in India are typically charged for the convenience of paying for their flights using a credit card or via internet banking. Some travelers mistakenly think buying directly from the airline will actually save them money, but that isn’t always the case. Whether you book from an airline’s website or through a travel agent, you still need to pay this extra charge. But don’t worry. Though you may not be able to avoid this add-on expense, you can always use a travel agent that charges the lowest convenience fees: WTFares.com. 

What is a Convenience Fee, Anyway?

Convenience fees cover the charges levied by cash card companies and banks. A few years ago, convenience fees were minimal as airlines and travel agencies shouldered the charges. 

Indigo Airline imposes a convenience fee of Rs.150 if you make payments using your debit or credit cards, and Rs.75 for payments made through cash cards or net banking. Mind you—this convenience fee is charged per passenger and per way. So if your plane ticket costs Rs.15,000; you will pay a total of Rs.15,150 or Rs.15,075 depending on your mode of payment. This add-on charge may seem like a small amount, but if you are traveling with a group of 10, the convenience fees can easily pile up and cause a large dent on your travel budget. And just think about the math. If your plane ticket is only worth Rs.2,000 and you have to pay Rs.175 convenience fee, you are essentially paying an extra 9 percent! 

The Online Travel Agency with the Lowest Convenience Fees 

At WTFares.com, you only have to pay a small and fixed convenience fee for the entire trip—no matter how many you are in the group. The convenience fee is not charged for each passenger and will not be added to each plane ticket. Only one convenience fee will be charged on the entire transaction! So if you want to save money, book your entire trip with your group in one go. 

Try WTFares.com today, and book the cheapest and most convenient flights to domestic and international locations. Whether you are going to Australia, Koh Samui, Istanbul, Ladakh, Brussels, Goa, or London, we can give you the best air fare prices. 

About the author: 

This article was written by the co-founder and CEO of WTFares- Mr. Varun Sarda, who is committed to helping you travel the world for less. He also heads the Business development for Shree Computer Forms Pvt Ltd. WTFares offers the “customer-first” Online Travel platform with a wide range of services catering to B2B and B2C markets of India.  The portal also assures the most transparent airfares, fare rules, cancellations and refund policies.