Booking a flight should be simple, but sometimes things go wrong—especially when your itinerary doesn’t appear in your Expedia account or confirmation email. If your Expedia flight booking is not showing, the first thing to do is check your email for a confirmation message. Sometimes, it may land in your spam or promotions folder.
If you used Guest Checkout, the reservation might not be linked to your Expedia account. You can try retrieving it by visiting the “Find My Trip” page on Expedia and entering your itinerary number and email address.
Still nothing? Contacting Expedia customer service is your best bet. A live agent can verify your booking using your name, email, and payment method. It’s a good idea to have your credit card statement handy to confirm the charge.
In rare cases, the transaction may have failed, or the airline system may not have synced with Expedia’s yet. If that's the case, they’ll work to manually match your reservation or issue a refund if necessary.
Expedia offers discounted prices when you bundle flights and hotels together. When you search for travel packages, Expedia finds combined offers that often save money compared to booking each part separately.
Once you choose your flight and hotel, Expedia creates a single itinerary that includes both. You’ll get confirmation for both components, and you can usually manage the trip through one dashboard. However, keep in mind that the airline and hotel may still have separate policies.
Changes to your bundle depend on the terms of each component. For example, changing a flight might be allowed, while the hotel is nonrefundable—or vice versa. Always read the fine print before confirming.
Another great benefit of bundling is the ability to add extras like rental cars or activities, all in one go. And depending on your Expedia account tier, you might even earn extra Expedia Rewards points.
Expedia used to offer a "Flight Reservation Hold" feature, allowing travelers to lock in a fare for 24 hours before paying. While this feature isn't as commonly promoted now, some airlines still provide the option to hold a reservation through Expedia, especially for U.S. domestic flights.
When available, the hold option will appear before checkout. You may need to pay a small fee to hold the fare, which is nonrefundable unless you purchase the ticket later. If you don’t complete the booking within the hold period, the reservation is released, and the fare may change.
This feature is useful if you need a few hours to confirm travel plans or coordinate with other travelers. However, it’s not available on all flights or for all airlines. If you don’t see the option, you’ll need to pay in full to secure your booking.
If you need to check whether your held fare is still valid or want to confirm that it went through, you can always reach out to Expedia's customer service for clarification.
Whether you're dealing with missing flight information, booking bundles, or understanding hold policies, Expedia does offer tools to help. If you ever feel stuck or need clarification, don’t hesitate to contact their customer service—they're available by phone and chat, usually 24/7.