Sunday, September 21, 2014

Looking to use the Kayak app to plan your next trip? Check out these tips and tricks!

When I got my first smartphone in 2012, I was super interested in travel and figured that installing some travel apps would help me learn more about the industry.  After talking to some friends and reading about travel apps online, I came across this app called Kayak.   I had no idea what it did but figured I would give it a try since I had some free time.  After installing the app, I was hooked! The features on the app were amazing and I couldn’t get over how much easier it was to find hotel rooms and flights by simply picking up my phone!  So you might be wondering: what’s so cool about this app and how can it benefit me? Here are 5 reasons why the Kayak app is helpful for those who are looking to plan their next excursion:


1.       Worried about spending too much on your next flight or hotel? Kayak allows you to compare the prices on multiple travel sites so you can get the lowest rate. Compare Priceline, Expedia, Orbitz, and CheapTickets.com on the app! Another great feature of the app is that you are able to compare several travel sites without multiple windows popping up!  Being able to compare prices is one of my favorite features since one of my favorite hobbies is bargain shopping!
2.   Want to keep tabs on the price of a flight but worried about forgetting? No worries! Kayak lets you set a price alert for flights and hotels to ensure you get the best price.  The app even lets you pick how often you want to be notified of a change in price.  Choose between weekly or daily.  I set up a price alert when I was looking for a hotel room for a trip I was going on in the summer.  Kayak notified me when the price changed so I was able to snag the cheapest rate!

3.       I feel like I keep talking about how Kayak helps you save money! The Buzz section of the app allows you to see which days your flight is the cheapest during a month.  This is perfect for anyone with flexible travel dates! All I had to do in order to view this was to put in airport information and the month I was looking to travel during.  Buzz allows you to see exactly which airline and travel days are the cheapest.


4.       Looking for help while you are away? Kayak allows its users to look up airline information or call an airline.  If you need to get a hold of your airline while you are traveling, the airline info section of the app is perfect for you!

5.       Stranded in an airport with nothing to do? The Kayak app houses an airport information section which allows you to pinpoint the exact location of restaurants and gift shops!  If you are out of the country, the app also allows you to see exchange rates.


The Kayak app houses tons of features which can assist those who are looking to plan a vacation and those who are already on a trip! Be sure to check out all that the Kayak app has to offer! The app is available for both iPhone and Android! 

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