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This week's Saturday Selection covers the devaluation of ANA premium awards via Virgin Atlantic, Southwest Airlines' pricing now appearing on Google Flights, a list of the world's most turbulent flight routes, and Spirit Airlines' new policy allowing free changes and cancellations.
Southwest Airlines has partnered with Google to display its flight prices on Google Flights, allowing customers to compare fares and book directly through Southwest.com. This move extends the airline's reach and joins other major U.S. carriers already on the platform.
Southwest Airlines has joined Google Flights, allowing travelers to compare its fares with other major U.S. carriers directly on the platform. This move enhances visibility for Southwest and benefits deal seekers by simplifying fare comparisons. However, Southwest does not plan to expand to other third-party travel websites.
Southwest Airlines flights are now available on Google Flights, marking a significant shift from their previous strategy of only selling tickets directly through their own website. This change comes as Southwest faces financial struggles and new Department of Transportation rules that require airfare displays to include fees, making Southwest's bundled pricing model appear more competitive.
Google Flights has released its list of the top 20 travel destinations for summer 2024, based on searches by U.S. travelers. London tops the list, followed by Paris, Tokyo, Rome, and New York. Surprisingly, Cancun has dropped to sixth place, while U.S. cities like Orlando, Las Vegas, and Seattle also make the top 10. Other popular destinations include Athens, Los Angeles, Miami, and Barcelona, with Madrid and San Juan, Puerto Rico breaking into the top 20 for the first time.
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.
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.
Google Flights is testing a new price guarantee program that will monitor fares even after customers book their flights. If it finds a lower price, customers can receive a refund for the difference. Only flights departing from the U.S. are eligible for the program, and customers must book directly on Google Flights to be eligible for a refund. The program is still in its early testing stages, and it's not easy to find a route on Google Flights with a price guarantee.
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.
Google Flights is testing a price guarantee program in the US that will refund the difference if the price of a flight booked through the service drops. The feature is only available for specific flights and only for those departing from the US. The refund is limited to $500 per calendar year and will only be given if the price difference is more than $5. The refund will be given through Google Pay, and the service must be set up within 90 days of notification.
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.
Google Flights is testing a new pilot program in the US that offers a low price guarantee for flights departing from the US that are paid for using "Book on Google". If the price goes down before departure, Google will send the difference via Google Pay. The hotel search is adopting a "swipeable story format" on mobile for hotel discovery, and Google has officially announced the navigation rail on desktop Maps.