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When it comes to traveling, the part that people most worry about is purchasing airline tickets.
Some time ago, it was very common for people to wait until dawn to buy tickets at a more affordable price. But nowadays there are several search engines that help with the purchase.
One of the most used sites is Kayak. So, if like me, you want to save money when traveling, keep reading and discover all the advantages of this search engine.
How Kayak works
Before using Kayak, we did some quick research to see if it was a trustworthy platform. Later, we discovered on the Internet that the company was old. It was founded in the United States in 2004, but only arrived in Brazil in 2014, but only really began to expand after being acquired by Booking.com (a hosting platform).
The main function of Kayak is precisely to provide a search engine for airline tickets. Therefore, the system performs price searches on different airlines at the same time.
You can search for flights to different countries like Spain, United Kingdom, Argentina, Brazil and, of course, others. In addition to airfare, the site can also help you find cheaper accommodation, car rentals and even travel packages.
After all, are there cheap tickets?
Many people wonder if Kayak really has cheap air tickets or is it just talk. In fact, the prices are very attractive because the site carries out several searches on the companies.
It also offers accommodation and car rental options. Thus, users can obtain other services without leaving the platform. Of course, it's always good to do some research to find the best deals.
How to buy through Kayak
The first step is to access the Kayak website and select the desired destination. Once that's done, now just enter the departure and return dates and the number of adults and children (if any). When you select a date, you will see the option to choose a flexible date.
If you don't set a date, I recommend leaving the search engine in flexible mode. Therefore, the chances of finding a cheaper price are greater.
Meanwhile, offers from the airlines themselves emerged. Then it’s up to you to choose the one that interests you most. But I highlighted that partner platforms usually have better prices. After that, just go to “View Offer” and finalize your purchase.
It's trustable?
As you can see, the platform is very simple. And as the company is known worldwide and is one of the biggest ticket search engines, it is considered trustworthy.
Looking at Reclame Aqui, you will see that some customers complained at specific points. But all complaints were answered. Most customers who commented on the site said they had problems with the platform itself.
Travel package or individual service
In the past, it was common to buy travel packages put together by travel agencies. Today, people are open to other options. A big reason why some travelers opt for a package is because everything is already there.
In general, more traditional audiences prefer face-to-face negotiations. As a result, travel platforms tend to increase dissent. However, these ready-made packages can be much more expensive when it comes to price and interest.
Of course, travel packages can be cheaper. Especially since airlines pay partner travel agents, which ends up making the cost of these services attractive. Furthermore, hotels, resorts and inns tend to offer different prices for these companies because they centralize many negotiations.
There are other alternative platforms
In addition to Kayak, there are many travel sites to choose from. You just need to be careful with scams. Platforms such as Decolar.com, Melhores Destinos, Skyscanner, Trivago, 123 Miles and ViajaNet tend to be the most reliable.
But like I said, Kayak still has a wider price range for airfare, accommodation, and car rental than the ones I mentioned above. In any case, I also suggest that you compare prices a lot, and I wish you a good trip.
