Last update 01/DEC/2021

Search + Book

• Kayak - Meta search engine for flights, hotels and rental cars. Mostly in the US, some coverage in Europe.
• ITA Software Matrix Tool - Google's ITA division as now released version 5 of this powerful and popular flight search tool. Does show fare details, but doesn't allow you to book.
• Book with Matrix - this travel hack allows you to copy an itinerary from Matrix above and book it at airline or OTA websites
• Google Flights - The commercial version of the ITA Matrix with ability to book (via airlines)
• BCD Travel Availability Search - Displays GDS-like availability and schedule for any flight by booking class
• Rome to Rio - tool to find transportation between any two locations, including plane, train, bus etc.
• Kiwi - search and book connecting itineraries on various low cost carriers
• Skiplagged - specialized search engine showing "hidden city ticketing" opportunities
• Bidroom - hotel booking engine cheaper than OTAs - charges users yearly fee rather than hotels commission

Resources

• Saudia PNR display - Saudia's "manage booking" tool displays any PNR irrespective of ticketing system using a ticket number
• Where to Credit - Free volunteer-run site showing which booking classes on which airline earn how many miles in which FFP
• AwardNexus - Free award inventory search engine for Star Alliance, oneworld and Skyteam
• SeatGuru - This tool allows you to get a review of which seat to select on many major carriers.
• Flugstatistik - Enter your flights to obtain handy stats (English version)
• Great Circle Mapper - Calculate miles between two airports
• City Code Help - Provides a handy guide to the 3 letter airport codes
• Airline Code Help - Provides a handy guide to the IATA and ICAO airline codes
• TIMATIC - United Airlines' interface to the IATA database of visa and immigration document requirements
• Evreward - a directory of affiliate links offering miles or cashback for online shopping
• Ebates - affiliate link portal with cash-back for bookings on most major travel providers and online stores
• AutoSlash - List of discount coupons for all major car rental companies