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travel2 years ago

"Google Flights Introduces Money-Saving Features and Booking Advice"

Google Flights introduces a new feature that provides guidance on the cheapest time to book flights, in addition to existing price tracking alerts and a price guarantee option. The most-searched winter holiday destinations on Google Flights include Cancun, Miami/Fort Lauderdale, London, New York, and Tokyo. Google also advises that the best time to book flights for Christmas vacations is around early October, with average prices being lowest 71 days before departure.

via CNN|
#flight-booking#google-flights#price-tracking
travel-technology2 years ago

"Google Flights Introduces Money-Saving Features and Booking Advice"

Google Flights is introducing a new feature that leverages historical trend data to help travelers determine the cheapest time to book flights. The insights will inform users whether it's better to book now or wait for lower prices, based on past price trends for their chosen destination and selected dates. The feature complements existing insights on price comparisons and offers price tracking and a price guarantee badge for select itineraries. Google also shared flight booking trends for 2023, revealing that average prices for Christmas flights have been lowest 71 days before departure, and there is no longer a "sweet spot" for U.S. trips to Europe.

via TechCrunch|
#flight-booking#google-flights#historical-trend-data
travel2 years ago

The Controversial Travel Hack: Skiplagging and Its Impact on Airlines

A frequent flyer who's been "skiplagging" for more than a decade said she doesn't feel guilty because airlines have a "chokehold on prices." Skiplagging is a practice where travelers book flights with a layover in a city they want to visit and then don't take their second flight to the supposed final destination. Sophie Partlow said the approach gives travelers more control and she's never faced any backlash, but as a frequent flyer, she's aware that airlines are trying to clamp down on it.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#airline-industry#flight-booking#hidden-city-ticketing
travel2 years ago

The Controversy Surrounding Skiplagging: To Do or Not to Do?

A frequent flyer who has been "skiplagging" for over a decade said she has "no remorse" because airlines have a "chokehold on prices." Skiplagging is a practice where travelers book flights with a layover in a city they want to visit and then don't take their second flight to the supposed final destination. Sophie Partlow said she's never faced any backlash but is aware that airlines are cracking down more and that passengers should be aware of the risks.

via Business Insider|
#airlines#flight-booking#hidden-city-ticketing
travel2 years ago

"Google Flights introduces price guarantee feature for cheapest airfare"

Google Flights has launched a pilot program called the Google Price Guarantee, which predicts when a flight won't get any cheaper before takeoff and shows a badge next to the price. If the prediction is wrong and the flight price drops, Google will pay the difference, but the flight must be booked through the "Book on Google" function within Google Flights. The program is free, but there are technical requirements, including a U.S. billing address and phone number, and a maximum payment of $500 per calendar year.

via The Washington Post|
#airfare#flight-booking#google-flights
travel2 years ago

Google Flights introduces price guarantee feature with refunds.

Google Flights has launched a pilot program in the U.S. for a new feature called "Price Guarantee" that predicts when the price of a flight might go up or down. If you see the "Price Guarantee" badge on a flight, that means the cost is likely the lowest it will go, so you can confidently book the flight without worrying it will get cheaper later. Google will keep monitoring the price and pay you back the difference through Google Pay if the price drops. The feature is only available for airlines that use "Book on Google" and is currently only available for flights departing from the U.S.

via Mashable|
#flight-booking#google-flights#google-pay
travel-technology2 years ago

Google introduces price guarantee tool for flights in new travel features.

Google has introduced three new features to its search engine to make it easier for users to research hotels, book flights, and discover things to do while on vacation. The most notable feature is the "price guarantee" badge for flights, which means that Google believes the price you see won't get any lower. If the price drops after you book, Google will refund the difference via Google Pay. The company is also introducing a new way for users to browse hotels on mobile and making it easier to find things to do on vacation.

via TechCrunch|
#flight-booking#google#hotel-booking