Put it on hold.

Given the ongoing heat wave, that could refer to anything right now. Specifically, though, we’re discussing flight prices. Discover the latest travel insights and our top tool for saving money during these fluctuating times.

The pre-check

The latest travel stories and news from this week.

About time! The TSA has announced a gender-inclusive option for applicants in their PreCheck program, marking another step towards inclusive travel for everyone.
It’s a 10 and they get you there on time. We've mentioned it before, and Conde Nast Traveler confirms that morning flights are less likely to face cancellations and delays.
It’s all about perspective. According to the FAA, flight delays and cancellations are on the decline. It seems that new flight schedules and staff improvements are making a difference. 🤞
Your Price Alert paid off! Airfare watchdogs report that flight prices are beginning to drop. If you skipped a summer trip due to high costs, fall may offer better booking opportunities.
Need to check extra baggage? Alaska Airlines is launching a program to make checking bags easier with a device that allows you to handle it all pre-airport and just drop it off at the counter. Simple and convenient.

Travel Trends

Cool it down. Flight prices are soaring right now—airlines have adjusted schedules and airports have limited traveler numbers. However, the summer travel chaos is showing signs of easing for fall. To help you take advantage of this shift and possibly score a better flight price, here are the travel tools you need.

Price Alerts Monitor prices for specific flights and dates, or choose flexibility with an “anytime” price alert to know when to snag a great deal.

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Price Hold Found your flight but not ready to book? Hold it! For a small fee, you can pause your search for a specific duration. If prices drop, you get the lower rate.

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Price Prediction We leverage our data to provide insights on whether you can anticipate flight prices to increase or decrease within the next 7 days.

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Explore Ready to fly anywhere your budget allows? Enter your budget into Explore, and we’ll show you your flight options.

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Insider tips

New feature alert: Price Alerts for rental cars. Who would have thought rental cars would quickly become the highlight of your journey? We did! That’s why we’ve made it easier for you to monitor rental car prices and secure a better deal on your ride. Simply conduct a search and toggle the “Track prices” option. This will automatically set up a tracker to notify you when prices increase or decrease. Note: currently, you can only set up car alerts on a computer, but it’s coming to our app soon.