Your Browser Will Betray You

Did you know that when you search on some travel sites, your web browser could betray you?

Here’s what you need to know to make sure you’re getting good rates online.

Some travel sites using tracking software—commonly called ‘cookies’—to track your movements and clicks on their site.

Some use cookies to make sure you never see the same fare twice, so their ticket inventory appears bigger.

But cookies aren’t harmless, especially if they’re used to flag you as a big spender.

This could happen simply by clicking on one too many four-star hotels, for example.

The travel site might then hide the cheapest fares and present you with more expensive options.

So here’s the solution: simply delete your cookies. For most browsers, it’s just two clicks in the “Tools” or “Preferences” tab.

So next time you search, try clearing your cookies and you might just be surprised what your browser wasn’t showing you.

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