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Google Flights

  • 27-03-2014 2:17pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 264 ✭✭


    Came accross this while searching for summer flights, might be of use to some. Google page that searches for cheap flights worldwide from Ireland(or anywhere).

    https://www.google.ie/flights/


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,753 ✭✭✭comongethappy


    This is Google partnering with ITA software matrix I think?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭neacy69


    This looks very good to me very quick and easy to use.....I like the way its suggests "save €21 by depating 1 day earlier" and so on...
    I've only looked at one example for ryanair


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,771 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    MOL mentioned this earlier in the year. looks good


  • Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 1,863 Mod ✭✭✭✭Slaanesh


    Pretty cool. You can see the price increase when teachers are off and then primary teachers, ouch. Hate going out with a teacher :( (only for this reason though :))


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,399 ✭✭✭✭ThunbergsAreGo


    Slaanesh wrote: »
    Pretty cool. You can see the price increase when teachers are off and then primary teachers, ouch. Hate going out with a teacher :( (only for this reason though :))

    I feel your pain :(

    Really really cool tool though! thanks OP


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,946 ✭✭✭JDxtra


    Nice and fast, I like it.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 12,333 ✭✭✭✭JONJO THE MISER


    Real nice find, very fast and easy.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭cruhoortwunk


    Slaanesh wrote: »
    Pretty cool. You can see the price increase when teachers are off and then primary teachers, ouch. Hate going out with a teacher :( (only for this reason though :))
    same here


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭cruhoortwunk




  • Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 21,504 Mod ✭✭✭✭Agent Smith


    Slaanesh wrote: »
    Pretty cool. You can see the price increase when teachers are off and then primary teachers, ouch. Hate going out with a teacher :( (only for this reason though :))


    I too feel your pain :( How dare they teach people during certain dates?!? :pac:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭cruhoortwunk


    I too feel your pain :( How dare they teach people during certain dates?!? :pac:
    It's be great if schools could change their holiday dates, that would stagger it and even out demand.
    But I think there's laws in place that dictate all schools take the same holidays (so parents with children in multiple schools will have them off at the same time)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,237 ✭✭✭✭2smiggy


    that is fairly impressive i must admit !! good find :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,702 ✭✭✭✭Muahahaha


    This is a good move. I know that a lot of people will say that Skyscanner does the same thing but Skyscanner does not have agreements with all airlines so you are not necessarily getting the cheapest price, you are just comparing fares by airlines that are signed up to giving Skyscanner a commission of any sales made through their site, which Ryanair and others refuse to do.

    I think the idea of the Google version is to cover ALL flights on the route you choose and arrive at the cheapest fare. AFAIK Google are not charging the airlines a commission, they are providing it for free to get more people to use their services. So only airlines with excessive fares will want to stay out of the Google system, the likes of Ryanair are working closely with Google because they know well that a system like this will arrive at their fares as the lowest more often than not

    If it works out the way it is intended then it'll be the end Skyscanner and other flight comparison sites.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭killbillvol2


    Muahahaha wrote: »
    This is a good move. I know that a lot of people will say that Skyscanner does the same thing but Skyscanner does not have agreements with all airlines so you are not necessarily getting the cheapest price, you are just comparing fares by airlines that are signed up to giving Skyscanner a commission of any sales made through their site, which Ryanair and others refuse to do.

    I think the idea of the Google version is to cover ALL flights on the route you choose and arrive at the cheapest fare. AFAIK Google are not charging the airlines a commission, they are providing it for free to get more people to use their services. So only airlines with excessive fares will want to stay out of the Google system, the likes of Ryanair are working closely with Google because they know well that a system like this will arrive at their fares as the lowest more often than not

    If it works out the way it is intended then it'll be the end Skyscanner and other flight comparison sites.

    Do you have any links to back up any of that?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,896 ✭✭✭grimm2005


    Nice find, doesn't seem to have as many options as skyscanner for those that just want to go somewhere cheap at any given time (i.e. searching for a month period in anywhere in the world) but still playing around with it. Although I much prefer that it now only lists prices direct with the carriers which SS used to do but now has an annoying tendency to always list 3rd party potentially unreliable travel agents as the best price.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭killbillvol2


    pauleoin wrote: »
    Came accross this while searching for summer flights, might be of use to some. Google page that searches for cheap flights worldwide from Ireland(or anywhere).

    https://www.google.ie/flights/

    It's very quick and comprehensive.

    On the other hand it shows the all seeing eye of Google. The first time I launched it, it showed the last search I did on Kayak.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,299 ✭✭✭✭The Backwards Man


    It doesn't check third party sites, just the airlines?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭Slutmonkey57b


    Do you have any links to back up any of that?

    it would certainly make interesting reading, since Ryanair were quoted on it the last time I looked.

    A cynic would suggest Ryanair have an agreement with Google that skyscanner refused to give them, e.g to only compare Ryanair to the most expensive versions of a competitor's fare.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,829 ✭✭✭irishproduce


    Is there a way to give it a budget like €100 or less and let it find you flights somewhere?
    You know, if you had some time free and just wanted to visit somewhere?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,061 ✭✭✭Uriel.


    can you actually go on to book the flight following the search or do you have to go to the airline website and feed in all the details again?

    Ryanair pee me off that you can't pick a destination, which requires a connecting flight, and book in one swoop start to finish.

    E.g. to go to Athens. I have to book flights Dub to London separately and then London to Athens (same on return). It's messy and ends up costing a fortune particularly if you bring a bag.

    EDIT: Aha, now i see how to book. COOOOOOL!!!!!!! I liiiiiike


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,407 ✭✭✭✭Collie D


    Does anyone know if there are settings (in either Skyscanner or Google flights) for multiple airlines? For example I am looking for one way flights from Glasgow to Dublin and as it's a busy date the cheapest is €127 wqith BA via Heathrow. I don't mind the stopover as the direct flights are pretty steep and it would still be quicker than ferry/train via Belfast. However, I know if I fly BA to Heathrow and Aer Lingus to London it will only cost €80 but this is not shown on either site. It just seems to choose one airline for entire journey.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,407 ✭✭✭✭Collie D


    Is there a way to give it a budget like €100 or less and let it find you flights somewhere?
    You know, if you had some time free and just wanted to visit somewhere?

    There is indeed. Put in your criteria (destination and dates) and then there are other options such as price. I've atatched a sxcreenshot. Sorry about the sizing but as I think I've just saved it over a work document you better appreciate it :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,622 ✭✭✭Kevin!


    Collie D wrote: »
    There is indeed. Put in your criteria (destination and dates) and then there are other options such as price. I've atatched a sxcreenshot. Sorry about the sizing but as I think I've just saved it over a work document you better appreciate it :p

    here ya go mate: vr39g6.png

    easiest thing to do in future to save yourself the hassle is to open it in paint and save as image


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,702 ✭✭✭✭Muahahaha


    Do you have any links to back up any of that?

    It's been public knowledge for at least a month now, google 'Ryanair Google' and you'll find the joint announcement that Google & Ryanair issued last month outlining how this new system will work


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,416 ✭✭✭Jimmy Iovine


    Slaanesh wrote: »
    Pretty cool. You can see the price increase when teachers are off and then primary teachers, ouch. Hate going out with a teacher :( (only for this reason though :))

    Try teaching in England. My first week of the summer holidays is the third week of July. I'll have to take a mortgage out to get a reasonable flight.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭killbillvol2


    Muahahaha wrote: »
    It's been public knowledge for at least a month now, google 'Ryanair Google' and you'll find the joint announcement that Google & Ryanair issued last month outlining how this new system will work

    I read the announcement. Couldn't miss it. So you just made up the rest then?


  • Registered Users Posts: 145 ✭✭RegisteredMice


    Weird, I'm getting cheaper prices with skyscanner ... happen anyone else?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,702 ✭✭✭✭Muahahaha


    I read the announcement. Couldn't miss it. So you just made up the rest then?

    Well why don't you stop beating around the bush and name the part you find dispute with ?
    Are you saying that Skyscanner covers every airline in the world on every route ? Because they don't, airlines have taken them to court for using their price data without their permission.
    Are you saying that Skyscanner don't get a commission ? Or are you saying that all airlines are signed up to giving them a commission ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,579 ✭✭✭prettyboy81


    Very impressive and soooo easy to use :D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,954 ✭✭✭Tippex


    This is Google partnering with ITA software matrix I think?

    One and the same. However they went slightly further than partnering ITA and just bought the company.

    In fairness it is **** hot piece of technology that is in the background.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭killbillvol2


    Muahahaha wrote: »
    Well why don't you stop beating around the bush and name the part you find dispute with ?
    Are you saying that Skyscanner covers every airline in the world on every route ? Because they don't, airlines have taken them to court for using their price data without their permission.
    Are you saying that Skyscanner don't get a commission ? Or are you saying that all airlines are signed up to giving them a commission ?

    I'm not saying anything. I asked if you had any links to back up what you said? See the bold parts below.
    Muahahaha wrote: »
    This is a good move. I know that a lot of people will say that Skyscanner does the same thing but Skyscanner does not have agreements with all airlines so you are not necessarily getting the cheapest price, you are just comparing fares by airlines that are signed up to giving Skyscanner a commission of any sales made through their site, which Ryanair and others refuse to do.

    I think the idea of the Google version is to cover ALL flights on the route you choose and arrive at the cheapest fare. AFAIK Google are not charging the airlines a commission, they are providing it for free to get more people to use their services. So only airlines with excessive fares will want to stay out of the Google system, the likes of Ryanair are working closely with Google because they know well that a system like this will arrive at their fares as the lowest more often than not

    If it works out the way it is intended then it'll be the end Skyscanner and other flight comparison sites.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 30 Mr Reese


    What's the best sites then for booking accomodation after you've booked your flight?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,762 ✭✭✭peejay1986


    I'm not saying anything. I asked if you had any links to back up what you said? See the bold parts below.

    Id say that since the phrases "I think" and "AFAIK" are used in the post then it can be assumed that this is the user speaking from their own understanding. Otherwise they were have referenced a price of information.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,762 ✭✭✭peejay1986


    Mr Reese wrote: »
    What's the best sites then for booking accomodation after you've booked your flight?

    I find Trivago to be good, but I'd be interested to know if there are any better comparison sites for accommodation.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,771 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    Weird, I'm getting cheaper prices with skyscanner ... happen anyone else?

    Don't think that they give the final price like google do


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,151 ✭✭✭Etnies


    Haven't been looking for flights extensively last few days on numerous sites and apps, tried google their and got same cheapest price but with a different airline going a completely different route.. Head scratcher.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭zom


    Is this the one Ryanair were talkin about partnering with Google on?

    Pity these two big technological giants (more about google now) spam my e-mail inbox (sender ip: 195.27.14.158) with not correct "unsubscribe" link in the message.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,702 ✭✭✭✭Muahahaha


    I'm not saying anything. I asked if you had any links to back up what you said? See the bold parts below.

    Article below outlines what's in it for Google and Ryanair. Google just want the ad revenue that they get from you buying flights and then ancillaries like taxis, hotels and car hire. Ryanair are going in with google because their system allows them to sell their flights without having to pay google a commission for the click through.
    http://businessetc.thejournal.ie/readme/ryanair-and-google-partnership-–-what’s-in-it-for-us-1291150-Jan2014/

    It's my opinion that if the Google system works they way they plan it to, (I.e cover all prices on all routes to generate the consumer the cheapest option plus other options) then the likes of Skyscanner will be in trouble. Why? Well simply because airlines will be able to sell their flights for 10% cheaper on the Google system because they aren't paying Google a commission like they are Skyscanner. Skyscanner will still exist for sure but provided Google can produce more flight results at cheaper prices than Skyscanner then Google Flights will become the first port of call for any budget conscious savvy consumer. It's early days yet and no doubt there is kinks that have to be ironed out but if you were the CEO of Skyscanner you'd be pretty worried now that Google has moved onto your front garden.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭cruhoortwunk


    it would certainly make interesting reading, since Ryanair were quoted on it the last time I looked.

    A cynic would suggest Ryanair have an agreement with Google that skyscanner refused to give them, e.g to only compare Ryanair to the most expensive versions of a competitor's fare.

    Wouldn't be surprised if they gave unbiased search results for the first year or so, til they are established as a go-to search engine for flights.
    Then they can start the usual evil google stuff like tailoring search results based on sponsorship/partnerships and what they think you want (like pushing towards a certain airline just because your google search history mentions it)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭cruhoortwunk


    Muahahaha wrote: »
    Article below outlines what's in it for Google and Ryanair. Google just want the ad revenue that they get from you buying flights and then ancillaries like taxis, hotels and car hire. Ryanair are going in with google because their system allows them to sell their flights without having to pay google a commission for the click through.
    http://businessetc.thejournal.ie/readme/ryanair-and-google-partnership-–-what’s-in-it-for-us-1291150-Jan2014/

    It's my opinion that if the Google system works they way they plan it to, (I.e cover all prices on all routes to generate the consumer the cheapest option plus other options) then the likes of Skyscanner will be in trouble. Why? Well simply because airlines will be able to sell their flights for 10% cheaper on the Google system because they aren't paying Google a commission like they are Skyscanner. Skyscanner will still exist for sure but provided Google can produce more flight results at cheaper prices than Skyscanner then Google Flights will become the first port of call for any budget conscious savvy consumer. It's early days yet and no doubt there is kinks that have to be ironed out but if you were the CEO of Skyscanner you'd be pretty worried now that Google has moved onto your front garden.
    Also Google get more data to mine if people are logged in to Google as they search. More data to link to the info they already have from people's android, google maps, google search, gmail, Drive, and Play usage.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭cruhoortwunk


    Muahahaha wrote: »
    This is a good move. I know that a lot of people will say that Skyscanner does the same thing but Skyscanner does not have agreements with all airlines so you are not necessarily getting the cheapest price, you are just comparing fares by airlines that are signed up to giving Skyscanner a commission of any sales made through their site, which Ryanair and others refuse to do.

    I often get Ryanair show up in my Skyscanner results


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,208 ✭✭✭keithclancy


    Muahahaha wrote: »
    This is a good move. I know that a lot of people will say that Skyscanner does the same thing but Skyscanner does not have agreements with all airlines so you are not necessarily getting the cheapest price, you are just comparing fares by airlines that are signed up to giving Skyscanner a commission of any sales made through their site, which Ryanair and others refuse to do.

    I think the idea of the Google version is to cover ALL flights on the route you choose and arrive at the cheapest fare. AFAIK Google are not charging the airlines a commission, they are providing it for free to get more people to use their services. So only airlines with excessive fares will want to stay out of the Google system, the likes of Ryanair are working closely with Google because they know well that a system like this will arrive at their fares as the lowest more often than not

    If it works out the way it is intended then it'll be the end Skyscanner and other flight comparison sites.

    This post is completely wrong

    http://www.skyscanner.net/news/skyscanner-and-ryanair-cease-and-desist-situation-clarified

    To clarify the situation: this refers to a cease and desist order that was issued to Skyscanner several months ago. Ryanair has since informed Skyscanner that its flight details could be displayed on the site.

    This decision is based on the fact that Skyscanner is different to the vast majority of other sites listed, in that Skyscanner cut out the middleman, offering users a direct link to the airline’s official website to book their flights.

    Ryanair spokesman, Stephen McNamara, also publicly stated that Skyscanner is okay to use, and said Ryanair does not have a problem with the site.


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