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Cool Tools: Flights

Check out these flight planning tools!

The tools and apps listed here are ones we think are helpful for travelers, based on research and reviews. We haven’t personally tested every single one, and we don’t have formal partnerships with them, just sharing the love! Please always do your own due diligence before downloading or sharing personal information.

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SeatGuru

Insights into your seat select on specific aircrafts
Use the SeatGuru search form to look up your aircraft, or you can browse from 1278 aircraft spanning 175 airlines.
Once you look up your aircraft, it will show you a seat map and highlight good seats (green), be aware (yellow) and provide insight into that rating, bad seat (red, with insight into why) and mixed reviews. You can also see power ports, emergency exits, galleys, bathrooms, etc.
"SeatGuru was created to help travelers choose the best seats and in-flight amenities."
SeatGuru seat insights
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Turbulence Forecast

Check out turbulence forecasts tailored for your flight
With both the website and app, you can quickly and easily find out the turbulence forecast for your flight. Search within 18 hours of your departure or as for a report ahead of time.
The maps are easy to understand and you can request, automated turbulence forecasts tailored for your flight that are handcrafted and sent via email. Search maps by altitude to see forecasted turbulence at each level!
"Our experienced forecasters have been helping passengers understand turbulence and weather relating to their journeys since 2005."
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FlightAware

Real-time flight tracking
With FlightAware, get access to real-time flight tracking. See if your flight is on time, where the place is coming from, etc.
Download the app and you can see all the details while in flight - where you are, speed and altitude, time to destination, etc. FlightAware is the the world's largest flight tracking and data platform.
"With global connectivity to every segment of aviation, FlightAware provides over 10,000 aircraft operators and service providers as well as over 13,000,000 passengers with global flight tracking solutions, predictive technology, analytics, and decision-making tools."
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Skyscanner

Search for flight deals
Skyscanner scans top airlines and travel providers across the net, so you can compare flight fares and other travel costs in one place.
If you set up a Price Alert, Skyscanner will watch the price of plane tickets for you, and let you know via email or push notification via the app if they go up or down.
"With over 80 billion prices searched every day, travelers can be sure they've seen the best possible options, all in one place."
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Google Flights

Find the cheapest days to fly
If your plans are flexible, you can use the Date grid and Price graph options on the Search page to find the cheapest days to get to your destination and back again for round trips.
You can use the observe price changes feature for a route or flight and get notified when prices drop.
"Price history and trend data show you when to book to get the best price on your flight."
Google Flights for price comparison and tracking
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Skylux

Traveling business and first class smart
"Whether you travel on business or leisure we find the best-value solution to enhance your travel experience and minimize costs. Skylux Travel does all the footwork for you so you travel cost-effectively and effortlessly."

Skylux has privately negotiated rates on airfares with over 70 world major carriers.
"Discounts of up to 77% on Business and 80% on First class international air fares."
Skylux Traveling Business and First Class Smart
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