One disadvantage I faced when booking directly with JetBlue is the lack of a comprehensive price comparison. As a Tech CEO, I am always looking for the most cost-efficient options. With third-party platforms, I get instant access to a variety of prices and flight timings from multiple airlines in one go, helping me make the most economical choice. In contrast, on JetBlue's platform, I can only view their fares, constraining my ability to make a broad, cost-effective decision.
Hi, I am Dhriti Chatterjee, professionally a travel advisor at Lowest Flight Fares (https://www.lowestflightfares.com/). I appreciate your effort to go through my answer. I believe it could be an asset for your article. Let me know if you need any further details. Answer One of the disadvantages of booking tickets directly with an airline is the fare. If you compare the flight fares offered by the airline and a travel agency, you can see a massive difference in fares. Tickets purchased by travel agencies are cheaper than tickets by the airlines. I paid $94 for a JFK to BOS flight while booking directly with JetBlue and the same flight was selling out at $65 at Skyscanner. So before you proceed with the payment, it is recommended to compare airfare across multiple channels. Dealing with an airline directly is much easier than dealing with an airline through a third-party. Airlines also prioritize their customers who booked tickets directly from them. I learnt my lesson, when I had to make some changes for my JetBlue flight reservation from Seattle to Boston. I booked it through a third-party website and had to pay $50 for making a date change in the reservation. I wouldn’t have to pay a penny if the reservation was made through the airline directly.