Flights: To go direct, or through "deal" sites?

My last post was on hotels, and if you read that, you'd know that we have busted those bargain sites!
We're going to try again, and see if those sites really are good for something- except this time we're doing flights!
*For this trip, we'll be flying from Toronto Pearson Intl. (YYZ) to San Antonio ( SAT).
*Prices will be based on round trip (Wednesday June 10th-Thursday June 18th) for 1 adult.
*Prices are without taxes, and without booking fees and currency will be listed beside the price.
* The flight will be on American Airlines, and will be cheapest possible WITHOUT discounts!
* Number of stop-overs will be listed.
* **These prices are for round-trip, not one-way***

American Airlines- $340.80 USD- One stop-over both ways
(http://www.aa.com/)

Orbitz- $321 USD- One stop-over both ways
(http://www.orbitz.com/)

Expedia- $433 USD- One stop-over both ways
(http://www.expedia.com/)

Travel Hero- $440 USD- One stop-over both ways
(http://www.travelhero.com/)

Hotwire- $472.04 USD- One stop-over both ways
(http://www.hotwire.com/)

Travelocity- $433 USD- One stop-over both ways
(http://www.travelocity.com/)

What is up with this?!
We've busted those deal sites YET AGAIN!
The only deal was Orbitz.com and it was only a $19 savings!
You're probably going to end up spending that on baggage fees!
It's really up to you now,
Are you going to book with the company and choose your seats, or book with the deal sites and hope you're not stuck with a wing!

Happy Travels!

Hotels: To go direct, or through "deal" sites.

Travelling is costly- no doubt about it,
and there are plenty of sites that claim to offer you better deals.
Are these sites worth it? Let's check it out!
Here I'm going to show you different rates for the same hotel on different sites!
*Lets say we are going to stay in San Antonio, Texas for one night (Wed June 10th- Thurs June 11th).
*I will be using 1 room for 2 adults.
*The hotel of choice is the Howard Johnson Express Inn.
*The rooms will all be based off having 2 Queen sized beds.
*I will not be using any sort of discount (CAA, AAA etc.) for these prices, and prices will have currency listed beside them.
*Prices are without taxes!

Howard Johnson- $63.20 USD
(http://www.hojo.com/HowardJohnson/control/home)

Orbitz- $63.21 USD
(http://www.orbitz.com/)

Expedia- $63.20 USD
(http://www.expedia.com/)

Travel Hero- $63.20 USD
(http://www.travelhero.com/)

Hotwire- I don't even know! Hotwire is tough to use. Review coming up.
(http://www.hotwire.com/)

Travelocity- Usually $79.00 but on sale currently for $63.20 USD
(http://www.travelocity.com/)

Hotels.com- $63.00 USD
(http://www.hotels.com/)

Well,
What deals we have here!
It's now all up to you- do you want to advance book, or just book the day of?
These bargain sites are busted!

Happy Travels!