Why I Find Google Flights Helpful

I love to travel. There is an excitement that comes when I drive into the airport. I peer out of my car window and see thousands of parked cars. These cars signal people are traveling as well. I imagine the different types of people and why they're traveling. Some are traveling for business, others for vacation. Some people will be re-united with loved ones and others will have to attend a funeral for a loved one. There are loads of reasons why people travel; simultaneously, people leave their normal lives for a bit and plane tickets can be expensive. This is why I find Google Flights helpful.

I no longer have to consistently check the price of a flight because Google Flights tracks it for me. All I need is a gmail account. Once I am logged in, I go to google.com/flights. I type in where I am flying from, where and when I would like to go, and Google finds the flights. Google is even kind enough to suggest changing my dates for an even less expensive flight.

After I find my ideal flight, I select the "Outbound" and "Return" flight, scroll to the bottom and click "track price." Google will continue tracking the price of the flight until it takes off. This method bypasses proxy settings airlines typically use to make their customers pay more. I have bought several flights on here and I plan to continue this purchasing method.

I have seen flights begin low and steadily increase, but I have also seen flights begin incredibly high and rapidly decline. I think it helps to research what a typical flight costs from your currently location to the place you would like to visit and either check Google Flights pretty often (or sign up for their price alert emails).

The only [current] downside to Google Flights for Southwest fans is Southwest is not currently on Google Flights. I know many people who prefer to fly Southwest, but many other airlines can also be found on Google Flights.

I've always believed if something is helpful to me, it will be helpful to someone else. I hope this helps you get a better price on your upcoming travels.

Kristin