I’m planning a trip to Bali next month, and the direct flights on Qatar Airways are hovering around $1,400. However, I found the exact same itinerary on a third-party booking site for $1,100. I’ve always been told to “book direct” to avoid headaches if things go wrong, but $300 is a lot of Nasi Goreng money. Has anyone had a smooth experience with these budget aggregators recently, or am I walking into a trap?