Google unveils new feature that reveals the best time of year to book flights

Travelers are forking out big money for airfares at the moment, but a new Google tool may help with snagging cheaper flights.

According to its “reliable trend data”, the new search function offers insights on whether prices are overblown or at a discount.

To help with this, travelers can turn on price tracking on Google Flights to receive automatic notifications for when fares drop significantly on chosen destination and dates.Traveling soon? 5 smart tech steps to take before you hit the road If you spot a rainbow “price guarantee” badge on certain flights, it means Google is confident the fare will not drop.

“When you book one of these flights, we’ll monitor the price every day before takeoff, and if the price does go down, we’ll pay you back the difference via Google Pay,” the blog explains.

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