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Partner standards

How PassportPicks chooses travel partners

PassportPicks helps travellers move from research to booking with established third-party providers. We focus on clarity: who operates the booking, where your payment is completed and when an affiliate relationship may support our work.

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What we look for

We prioritise providers with a clear booking journey, recognisable customer-support routes, transparent pricing information and services relevant to the traveller’s search.

A listing or link on PassportPicks is not a guarantee that every trip will be problem-free. It means the provider has been selected as a practical booking or comparison option for the relevant travel category.

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Transparent partner handoffs

Before sending a traveller to another website, we explain that the booking will continue with a third party. The provider—not PassportPicks—normally processes payment, confirms the reservation and manages changes or cancellations.

We design these handoffs to remain understandable even when a partner cannot accept every search detail automatically.

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How affiliate relationships work

Some outbound links are affiliate links. PassportPicks may receive a commission when a traveller completes an eligible booking after using one of these links.

Affiliate relationships do not determine every editorial recommendation. Helpful content, clear disclosure and traveller relevance remain central to the product experience.

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Partners by travel category

Flights may continue through the live Travelpayouts-powered search experience. Hotel discovery may continue to Klook, car-rental searches may continue to GetRentacar, and experiences may continue to an approved activities provider.

Availability, pricing, booking terms and customer service are controlled by the provider shown at the point of handoff.

Frequently asked questions

Helpful answers before you continue

Does PassportPicks take payment for bookings?

Normally, no. The selected travel provider processes payment and issues the booking confirmation.

Can an affiliate relationship increase my price?

PassportPicks does not add a separate search fee. The final price and booking conditions are shown by the provider before purchase.

Who handles changes and refunds?

The provider named on your booking confirmation is usually responsible for changes, cancellations and refunds.