Answer the following questions in 'Yes' or 'No' to know whether your travel agent is giving you a fair deal or if you are being shortchanged.

Price of the package

   1. Are taxes and surcharges included in the quoted price?
   2. Is booking fee applicable separately to components like tickets, hotels, etc, instead of a single fee for the entire package?
   3. Is there a transaction charge applicable to credit card payments?
   4. Is there a fee for plan modification in addition to cancellation?

Fine print for low costs

   1. Will I get a hopping flight as it's cheaper than a direct flight?
   2. Will I be put up in a hotel that is under renovation?
   3. Can I choose my hotel room's location, away from public areas?
   4. Will I have to pay entrance fees at tourist spots while sightseeing?

Pricing structure

   1. Does my package fall under the transparent pricing plan (which allows the choice of airlines and hotels, among others)?
   2. Can I negotiate for more information under the opaque pricing plan (where hotel and airline is revealed after full payment)?
   3. Can I modify my travel dates Illustrations: RAJ s under opaque pricing?

Reaching the destination

   1. Does `direct flight' with a single flight number mean a non-stop flight to the destination?
   2. If I have to change flights and miss the connecting flight, will I be compensated for it?
   3. Will I be remunerated if my baggage is lost?

Deal with meals
Sightseeing trips
The paperwork
Travel insurance
Exigencies
Agency's speciality

Source: Money Today 10 Things To Ask A Tour Operator