Third-party bookings

How to Find and Manage a Flight Booked Through Expedia, Booking.com, or Priceline

Booking through a third-party travel site like Expedia, Booking.com, or Priceline can make comparison shopping easier, but it also adds a layer between you and the airline. Here's a general framework for managing that kind of booking.

Start with your confirmation details

Locate your itinerary or confirmation number and note which airline is actually operating your flight — it's often different from the site you booked through. Most changes and cancellations ultimately depend on that airline's fare rules, not the booking site's own policy.

Know which company to contact

As a general rule: payment issues, refund requests, and cancelling the reservation as originally booked usually go through the site you booked with. Day-of-travel issues — delays, schedule changes, gate/boarding questions — are often resolved faster by contacting the operating airline directly with your confirmation number.

The 24-hour rule still applies

Most flights booked in the U.S. at least seven days before departure qualify for a no-cost 24-hour cancellation window, regardless of which site you booked through — though some deeply discounted or opaque fares (like certain Priceline Express Deals) can be more limited. Read more in our 24-hour cancellation rule guide.

If your trip falls through

If a change or cancellation doesn't go the way you hoped, Fos Travel Deals can help you search and book a new flight independently, and our team can help you think through your remaining options. Contact Fos Travel Deals any time.