Most third party travel sites are the same. All claim cheap fares, cheap hotel rates, and cheap rentals. Yapta.com has those claims, however, they also claim to save you money when the fare that you purchase actually decreases after the transaction is complete. Can this be true?
Yapta.com boasts that a traveler can check to see if the ticket price you book has dropped, AND GET AN AIRLINE VOUCHER FOR THE DIFFERENCE. If this is true, its an impressive service.
Although my gut tells me there has to be a catch, I noticed this morning that Marriott has a banner ad on the site. Does this legitimize the site? Maybe. Will I book my next flight using yapta? Probably not. I like to save money just as much as the next guy, but I'm a "book it and forget about it" kind of person. After booking a vacation I'd rather spend my time searching and learning about my destination rather than potentially jumping through hoops to get a $25 voucher for my next flight.
If you've had a good experience with yapta, I'd enjoy hearing about it.
