Travel planning can feel overwhelming — flight options, visa rules, baggage policies, changing itineraries — that’s where BookMyTrip steps in. Our mission is to equip Kiwi travelers (and friends abroad) with everything they need to know so your next trip is seamless from click to touchdown.
In this guide, you’ll find:
- Key tips for booking smarter
- How to use BookMyTrip tools effectively
- What to watch out for in your itinerary
- Post booking steps and travel reminders
Let’s get started.
1. Before You Book: Research & Preparation
a. Be Flexible — Dates, Routes & Airports
Flexibility is one of the most powerful ways to save money. See if you can alter your dates or airports (departure or arrival). Occasionally it pays to fly from, or into, a nearby airport.
b. Compare, Don’t Rely on Just One Source
While BookMyTrip compares a range of airlines and fares, it’s wise to cross check with airline websites directly. Airlines sometimes run exclusive promotions not listed via third party aggregators.
c. Be aware of Visa & Entry Regulations
Check visa, transit and COVID or health requirement rules before booking international flights. A super cheap fare is no good at all if your visa gets turned down. Always leave additional time in your schedule for buffering.
2. Using BookMyTrip: Tools & Tips
a. Flight Search & Filters
On our site, you can enter origin, destination, travel dates, and passenger count. Use filters to refine by:
- Price
- Duration / number of stops
- Preferred airlines
- Departure / arrival times
This helps you quickly zone in on flight options that match your priorities.
b. Payment Details & Fees
We accept New Zealand–issued credit cards. Note that:
- Visa and Mastercard incur around a 2% fee
- American Express carries a 3% fee
Always check the final breakdown before you hit “pay” to avoid surprises.
c. Managing & Modifying Your Booking
After booking:
- You’ll receive a confirmation email with your e ticket.
- To change dates or request refunds, contact us via the “Contact Us” form or email support@bookmytrip.co.nz.
- If needed, reconfirm your reservation with the airline 72 hours before departure.
3. Travel Smart tips and best practices
a. Arrival Times & Check in
- For New Zealand domestic services: check-in no later than 90 minutes prior to departure.
- For international flights: add 3 hours at the airport.
- Utilize online check in to avoid standing in line where available.
b. Excess baggage and other fees
Every airline has its luggage policies. Check your free luggage allowance before you book. If you have plans to add on weight (of baggage), often it’s better to pay for some of those indulgences in advance rather than at the airport.
c. Keep Updated on Changes
Flights can also change for a hundred different reasons — weather, operational issues and so on. Be sure to monitor your email, check airline alerts and have your itinerary accessible.
d. Alerts: Buying Deals Via Notifications
Subscribe to fare alerts, newsletters and offers Sign up for fare alerts, newsletters and deals. BookMyTrip now and then releases “hot deals” and exclusive fares.
4. Sample Use Case: Flying from Auckland to Delhi
Let’s walk through a hypothetical:
- You enter Auckland → Delhi, travel dates, number of passengers.
- You see multiple options (non stop, 1 stop, multiple airlines).
- Use filters (e.g. “least stops”, “lowest price”) to shortlist.
- Once you pick, check baggage, layover times, and cancellation policy.
- Pay via your NZ card (with the applicable fee).
• Receive confirmation.
• Before departure, confirm with the airline and check in online.
This is the smooth path — with the tools BookMyTrip gives you, you can avoid surprises and make confident choices.
5. Why Choose BookMyTrip?
- Ease & Simplicity: A clear, user friendly interface to find and book flights.
- Competitive Pricing: We aim to bring you deals, including one way fares, across routes.
- Support: Our travel advisers are available to help with changes, queries, or issues.
6. Final Checklist Before You Fly
- Confirm your flight & check for changes
- Check visa, passport validity, and any health requirements
- Confirm luggage rules & pay for extras (if needed)
- Print or download boarding pass
- Have contact info for BookMyTrip and the airline handy
Frequently asked questions:
Send us email to get a quote support@bookmytrip.co.nz (Please mention about source and destination places and also dates, number of adults enquiry will be more efficient )
- Go to BookMyTrip→ enter your travel details → flight of choice → payment.
- You’ll get a confirmation email with an e‑ticket.
- We advise that you reconfirm your flight with the airline at least 72 hours prior to travel.
No — flights are required to first depart from within New Zealand.
Yes — most airlines allow self check in on their website. If your airline doesn’t offer it, you will have to check in at the airport.
- Domestic flights: minimum of 90 minutes before departure.
- For international-flights: 3 hours before departure.
