Google Flights has added a new feature that organizes the cheapest flights for your destinations in a separate tab. The feature is aimed at budget-conscious travelers who aren’t worried about convenience or time. ‘Cheapest’ tab Travelers who use search engines such as Google Flights, Expedia, and other aggregate engines usually focus on getting the best deal.
Now, Google Flights has introduced a feature aimed directly at travelers who sort by lowest price first. The default page will still be the ‘Best’ tab, which shows a mix of convenience and cost. However, users can easily see the cheapest fares with just a single click.
According to Forbes , the ‘Cheapest’ tab organizes the cheapest flights from multiple airlines to your destination based on various factors. It essentially ransacks the internet for flights through different airlines and online travel agencies (OTAs) to piece together a cheaper flight for you than anything else on the web. However, there are some trade-offs.
These include: Flying multiple airlines Different arrival and departure airports at your destination. Significantly longer layovers, including overnights. Purchasing flights on different websites and piecing them together.
Self-transfers between different unrelated airlines (which require you to check in and re-check your baggage again). It’s a lot of extra effort, but those willing to do the legwork will be rewarded with significantly cheaper fares than what is usually offered. Especia.