GOOGLE has updated its Flights tool with three features that can help users book trips easier than before.
Google Flights launched in 2011 and is one of the company's most widely used tools.
The Flights tool helps users sift through booking services to purchase the cheapest airfare.
Now, Google has updated Flights to include new features that can help users save even more money.
CHECKING THE BEST TIME TO BOOK
Google Flights can help you choose the best time to book a flight.
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It does this by assessing vast amounts of historical data based on the type of flight you want and when.
Then, it uses that data to provide you with information on when prices typically fall and when they tend to be higher.
These prices are color-coordinated; if the text is green, it's a good deal.
If the price is red, you’re better off waiting it out until a better price comes along.
"For searches with reliable trend data, you’ll now see when prices have typically been lowest to book your chosen dates and destination," Google emphasized on its website.
PRICE NOTIFICATIONS
Google Flights can also notify you when the price of a flight changes.
Meaning, you can get instant alerts when the price drops below a certain price.
This allows users to quickly snag flights at a desired price point without needing to constantly check online.
"If you do want to wait for lower fares before you book, price tracking can do most of the heavy lifting for you," Google said.
PRICE GUARANTEES
Price Guarantee is a Flights feature that basically ensures you're getting the best deal on a flight.
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This symbol basically means that Google is pretty sure that this is the best price you could possibly get for the given flight.
"On some flight results, you’ll see a colorful price guarantee badge, which means we’re especially confident the fare you see today won’t get any lower before departure," Google explained.
"When you book one of these flights, we’ll monitor the price every day before takeoff, and if the price does go down, we’ll pay you back the difference via Google Pay," the tech giant added.
