[CaptainZapp]

I book all my flights via the airlines web site. No exceptions and no matter which airline.

If something goes wrong it's cumbersome and agonizing enough to deal with the airline.

You won't, however, be hung out to dry by two entities wanting nothing to do with you and sticking their fingers into their ears going LALALA! at the top of their voice and shifting responsibility to each other.

This was (and is) different with physical travel agents who will support you, if necessary, but OTAs? No thanks! Forget it! Never, when it comes to booking flights.