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jungturktoday at 12:03 AM2 repliesview on HN

I think we literally have those agents today, albeit implemented in meat rather than silicon. Any particular reason you elect not to use the free-to-you travel agent? Generally they are the same or less expensive and able to work in your best interests.


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ericdtoday at 1:06 AM

Are their incentives totally aligned? I'd assume they'd want to get through bookings as quickly as possible to maximize earnings?

thenthenthentoday at 12:29 AM

Travel agents duh. Reminds me of the classic silicon valley startup trope that most tech bro’s are basically trying to pitch a product that replaces their mother.