✈️ Travel hack: Google Flights is rolling out a “cheapest” tab for rock-bottom fares. On your phone, search flights.google.com, and you’ll see the “best” options. Now there’s a “cheapest” tab to the right, focusing strictly on price. The catch: Inconvenient times, layovers or returns to a different airport. Hey, but you’ll save money!
The best apps to see where a flight is and when it’s landing
Let’s be honest. No one loves picking up someone from the airport. If you’ve been chosen for this task, take it as a badge of honor. It means you’re a trusted friend.
But trusted or not, it doesn’t mean you need to be stuck there waiting to know where they are. Sick of circling or whiling away time in the cell phone lot? You’re going to love this.
“Hey, have you landed yet?”
Don’t wait for them to call or text. With these apps, you’ll never be staring at your phone waiting for a reply.
- My favorite option is FlightAware. Type in the flight number and you’ll see where it is in the sky. You’re not limited to tracking your friend’s flight; you can even see if rain might delay them with the weather radar overlay. Try it on the web or your phone.
- Flightradar24 is fun. Open up your camera, point it at any airplane you see and you’ll see the flight number, departure point and destination. It’s powered by ADS-B receivers and can receive signals from the aircraft. Download it here.
- If you fancy yourself an aviation geek, go with Plane Finder. You can track planes using flight numbers, routes or even tail numbers. It also has departure and arrival boards.
- For the basics, Google Flights gets the job done. Search for a flight number on Google and a box with details like arrival time and gate info will pop up.
Traveling soon? 5 smart tech steps to take before you hit the road
Travel now means your tickets, maps, hotel, rental car and more are all stored on your phone. But what happens if that goes missing? Here’s how to find your phone when it’s lost — even if the battery is dead.
The other big phone emergency? Your battery is dying and you have to leave for the airport. Whoops. Tap or click for smart ways to get more life out of your battery.
Save big bucks if you book your flight this day of the week
There’s no doubt about it. Flying is rough these days. Rules and delays aside, flights are way more expensive, too.
If you want to save, what’s the best day to book a flight? For years, the answer was Tuesday. Not anymore. Plus, it pays to know what day of the week is best to fly along with how far in advance to purchase a ticket. Keep reading for money-saving travel tips.
Google will pay you the difference if your flight price drops
When you’re looking for a hotel, travel discount sites like Kayak, Expedia and Hotels.com are good places to start, but you won’t always find the best prices there. There’s one more step to take that’ll help you undercut even the lowest price you find online. Here’s what you need to do.
A quick and easy way to find live sports games and TV shows
Remember when you used to need a TV Guide to know when your favorite shows were airing? Thanks to digital cable and the rise of streaming, it’s much easier to know when our shows are on air. But not everyone subscribes to the same set of channels or services, which can easily lead to confusion.
10 best travel websites to save you tons of money
Transportation is one of the biggest expenses during a trip, especially if you have to fly. Luckily, there are a ton of tips you can use to slice your costs in half. For example, you can use these discount travel websites to keep your money in your pocket.