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Secret Flying app membership now FREE

  • 24-02-2019 8:19pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27


    Secret Flying has now made membership on their app completely free

    You can now register for free and receive push notifications of flight deals departing your home city. (they were previously charging $3.99 per month for this).

    For those who don't know who Secret Flying are, they find random cheap flight deals....often Error Fares (which means crazy cheap prices).

    Search "Secret Flying" on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store

    [i cant post links on this post because i am a new user. can someone please link Secret Flying's subscription page: www. secretflying.com/subscription-page ]


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,404 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,915 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    Thanks,

    Downloaded it now


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,489 ✭✭✭Yamanoto


    manutdreds wrote: »
    For those who don't know who Secret Flying are...

    ...they are me :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭Atlas_IRL


    Can you filter flights only from Dublin?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,084 ✭✭✭n1ck


    Atlas_IRL wrote: »
    Can you filter flights only from Dublin?

    Choose the deals you want to view and then there is a specific tab at the bottom of the app called "My Deals" - you can choose only to view deals departing from Dublin.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 591 ✭✭✭Techless


    Are these flight deals they flag just in respect of upcoming flights or do they also flag a few months away ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 manutdreds


    Techless wrote: »
    Are these flight deals they flag just in respect of upcoming flights or do they also flag a few months away ?

    They post all type of flight deals.
    Sometimes last minute, sometimes first minute (i.e. availability is 8 months away).

    Most of deals, however, are for availability now and upcoming months e.g. February to June


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 manutdreds


    Atlas_IRL wrote: »
    Can you filter flights only from Dublin?

    Like n1ck said, when you register and log in to the My Deals section you can subscribe to only flight deals departing Dublin if you like.

    You can even receive instant alerts the moment a Dublin deal is published.

    Remember, the more cities you are subscribed to, the more chance of grabbing an awesome deal.
    For example if you just set up Dublin alerts, you'll likely miss out on a possible Error Fare from Belfast to South America for £90 roundtrip


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,900 ✭✭✭djan


    Is the current offering on the site only free for a short time? Otherwise what is the benefit of signing up etc?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 manutdreds


    djan wrote: »
    Is the current offering on the site only free for a short time? Otherwise what is the benefit of signing up etc?

    not sure.

    membership previously ranged from $1.99 to $9.99 per month.

    theres no information on their website whether free membership is permanent or just a temporary promo.

    jump on it whilst you still can.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 682 ✭✭✭Moving2017


    manutdreds wrote: »
    not sure.

    membership previously ranged from $1.99 to $9.99 per month.

    theres no information on their website whether free membership is permanent or just a temporary promo.

    jump on it whilst you still can.

    From the FAq's here: https://www.secretflying.com/faq/

    "There were previously 3 membership tiers. I can’t see them anymore. Where have they gone?

    You’re right. We previously offered 3 paying membership tiers.
    We have removed them and now offer just 1 FREE membership.

    So now it’s completely free to be a member on Secret Flying?

    Yes.
    Simply download the app and register.
    You now get instant alerts of flight deals departing your home city free of charge.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Thanks OP got it. $1.99 - $9.99 per MONTH :eek: :eek:
    Much of the info is possible to get on other sites, I can't see why anyone would pay for it unless I'm missing something.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 388 ✭✭garyskeepers


    did he not say it was FREE?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    did he not say it was FREE?


    Yes, but up to now it was $1.99 - $9.99 per month.


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 17,643 Mod ✭✭✭✭Graham


    Suckit wrote: »
    I can't see why anyone would pay for it unless I'm missing something.

    Me either.

    There's usually a brand new poster join boards to post every time there a deal that might be of interest to Ireland based punters. ;)


  • Posts: 18,962 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Graham wrote: »
    Me either.

    There's usually a brand new poster join boards to post every time there a deal that might be of interest to Ireland based punters. ;)

    was waiting for the right time from Nov 2015 to jump in now?

    that's patience for you.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 908 ✭✭✭Tazium


    What's the trade-off? Something that cost previously but now doesn't means the revenue must be coming from somewhere else. Noticed some ads on the mobile app but is that it? The terms and conditions don't appear any worse than expected either. What gives?


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 17,643 Mod ✭✭✭✭Graham


    If you're generating limited revenue with membership fees you might be willing to trade that off against higher affiliate revenue by opening up membership notifications so more people book.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 888 ✭✭✭eclipsechaser


    Suckit wrote: »
    Thanks OP got it. $1.99 - $9.99 per MONTH :eek: :eek:
    Much of the info is possible to get on other sites, I can't see why anyone would pay for it unless I'm missing something.

    Having to check deals all the time can be a pain. Plus a deal can go very quickly - especially if it's a error fare. If you like to travel and don't mind going where the deals are, this app could save you tons. I can certainly see where $2 a month would have been worth it to many people.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 manutdreds


    Suckit wrote: »
    Thanks OP got it. $1.99 - $9.99 per MONTH :eek: :eek:
    Much of the info is possible to get on other sites, I can't see why anyone would pay for it unless I'm missing something.

    well Secret Flying is by far the best of the bunch. they never miss an error fare and have very high standards (i.e. only post very good deals).

    the $3.99 they used to charge wasnt for access to the deals (that's always been free). it was to receive push notifications of flight deals departing your subscribed cities.
    which to be fair is a pretty good deal considering you'll save hundreds/thousands every year with them.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Yeah, I didn't mean to take anything from op. I'm happy that I got it. I just meant I couldn't see the advantage of paying the original higher price per month.
    Obviously it suited some people.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 manutdreds


    Suckit wrote: »
    Yeah, I didn't mean to take anything from op. I'm happy that I got it. I just meant I couldn't see the advantage of paying the original higher price per month.
    Obviously it suited some people.

    no offence taken mate :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 961 ✭✭✭4real


    has anyone booked flights with secret flying and had any problem? since its error fare and airline can refuse booking?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,540 ✭✭✭✭2smiggy


    4real wrote: »
    has anyone booked flights with secret flying and had any problem? since its error fare and airline can refuse booking?

    you don't book with them, they point out the deals, and sometimes price errors. After that it's out of their control !! I'm sure not all will work out !


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,795 ✭✭✭Mrcaramelchoc


    App keeps crashing for me when i try to set my preferences


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,780 ✭✭✭pissed


    App keeps crashing for me when i try to set my preferences

    Same here


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 756 ✭✭✭whowantstwoknow


    Keeps asking me to login...after a short while


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 359 ✭✭flintash


    I get notification with new deal every couple minutes. NOT happy! Cant figure out how to filter just one city, though I did it, still showing million notifications


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,371 ✭✭✭acquiescefc


    Graham wrote: »
    Me either.

    There's usually a brand new poster join boards to post every time there a deal that might be of interest to Ireland based punters. ;)
    I think they only posted YQ dumps to members.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,602 ✭✭✭✭Liam O


    flintash wrote: »
    I get notification with new deal every couple minutes. NOT happy! Cant figure out how to filter just one city, though I did it, still showing million notifications

    You probably have error fares showing up still. You have to opt out of that or it sends you every error fare.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    flintash wrote: »
    I get notification with new deal every couple minutes. NOT happy! Cant figure out how to filter just one city, though I did it, still showing million notifications


    Logged in:

    Click the red box that says 'resubscribe' on the top of the app (ignore the 'tap this white box' message)
    Would you like to receive all secret flying deals? NO
    Tap Next
    Select Region, Cities/Countries, Both or Neither (I chose Cities/Countries)
    Tap Next
    Click Depart Country/City and drop down list Choose (For example) Ireland and wait for drop down list and choose whatever airports you want to see flights from.
    Scroll all the way to the bottom and Tap Next

    On my app there is no question ony a choice for:
    4/6 YES/NO Choose one
    Tap Next
    5/6 YES/NO Choose one
    Tap Next
    6/6 YES/NO Choose one
    Tap Next
    "You're all set."
    Tap Finish


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 manutdreds


    Looks like they've fixed all the bugs.

    App works perfectly now on both iOS and Android.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,915 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    Is the Secret Flying app gone now?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,618 ✭✭✭amber2


    No app but you can sign up for emails.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,073 ✭✭✭TimHorton


    Picked up 2 x Business Class flights from Dub to LAX via PHL with American Airlines for €550 each during the week - Going for 8 days in October - Smashing Deal.https://www.secretflying.com/posts/error-fare-business-class-from-european-cities-to-the-usa-from-only-e713-roundtrip/



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