You've probably wondered how we consistently find flight deals that others miss. Here's how our system works — and why it saves you time and money.
The Problem We Solve
Finding cheap flights manually requires:
- Checking dozens of routes and airports daily
- Monitoring prices across multiple airlines and booking sites
- Recognizing historical price patterns to know a good deal
- Acting quickly when prices drop (sometimes within hours)
For most travelers, this is impossible to do consistently. That's where FlightMate comes in.
Our Search Technology
Continuous Price Monitoring
Our system searches thousands of flight routes multiple times per day — from major hubs to smaller airports. We track price movements in real-time, building a database of typical fares for each route.
This historical data lets us instantly recognize when a price is unusually low. If a route normally costs $600 but suddenly drops to $250, our algorithms flag it immediately.
Multi-Source Aggregation
We don't rely on just one data source. Our system pulls pricing from:
- Major airlines' direct booking systems
- Budget carriers (many don't appear on aggregator sites)
- Online travel agencies
- GDS (Global Distribution Systems)
- Alternative airports and routing combinations
This comprehensive approach helps us find deals that other services miss.
Mistake Fare Detection
Mistake fares happen when airlines accidentally publish drastically wrong prices — think $200 business class to Tokyo instead of $4,000. These errors usually get corrected within hours.
Our algorithms can detect these anomalies almost instantly by:
- Comparing current prices to historical averages
- Identifying suspicious patterns (like business class cheaper than economy)
- Cross-referencing across multiple sources
When we spot a potential mistake fare, it goes to our team for manual verification before we send the alert.
The Human Touch
While algorithms do the heavy lifting, humans make the final call. Hannah and our team review flagged deals to ensure:
- The deal is actually bookable (not a system glitch)
- The dates and routing make sense for travelers
- There aren't hidden fees that kill the value
- The deal is presented clearly with all important details
This hybrid approach — technology for speed, humans for quality — ensures you only get genuine, actionable deals.
Geographic Focus
We organize deals by your home city, so you're not sifting through irrelevant offers. Our current coverage includes:
- Major U.S. metropolitan areas
- Canadian cities
- European hubs
- Australia and New Zealand
We're constantly expanding to new cities based on subscriber demand.
Email Delivery Strategy
We send 3 emails per week on a consistent schedule. This frequency balances:
- Enough opportunities: You see multiple deals each week
- Not overwhelming: We filter heavily so you're not drowning in mediocre offers
- Timely: Deals reach you while they're still available
Each email includes 2-5 curated deals with all the details you need to book quickly: price, dates, booking link, and any important notes.
Why We're Transparent
Unlike affiliate-driven deal sites, we don't earn commissions on bookings. This means:
- We have no incentive to inflate prices or push certain airlines
- Our recommendations are based purely on value
- We can be honest about downsides (like inconvenient layovers)
Your subscription fee is our only revenue. We succeed when you save money and travel more.
Quality Over Quantity
We could send you 50 "deals" per week, but we don't. Instead, we focus on:
- Significant savings: Generally 30%+ off typical prices
- Usable dates: Flights people actually want to book
- Clear value: No gimmicks or misleading "deals"
What Makes a Deal "FlightMate-Worthy"?
Not every price drop makes it to your inbox. We apply these filters:
- Price is at least 25-30% below historical average
- Route and timing are practical for real travelers
- Booking process is straightforward
- Deal has been verified as bookable
- There's still reasonable availability
The Result
By combining advanced technology with human curation, we give you the best of both worlds: the speed and scale of automation, with the judgment and quality control of experienced travelers.
You save hours of searching and never miss a great deal — all for less than the cost of one checked bag.