What Counts as a Deal?

Our Transparent Criteria for Flight Deal Notifications

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Our Promise: Only Real Deals

We understand that your inbox is precious. That's why we only send notifications for genuine flight deals that represent significant savings from typical prices. Our AI analyzes millions of price points to ensure you only hear about flights that are truly worth your attention.

Three Tiers of Flight Deals

Not all deals are created equal. We classify deals into three tiers based on savings percentage and historical price data:

Excellent Deals

40%+ OFF

These are the unicorns of flight deals - rare and exceptional opportunities that typically appear during:

  • Airline pricing errors (act fast!)
  • Flash sales and special promotions
  • Off-peak travel to popular destinations
Priority Alert: We send instant notifications for these deals as they rarely last more than 24-48 hours.

Great Deals

25-40% OFF

Substantial savings that beat typical prices by a significant margin. These deals are:

  • Well below average historical prices
  • Perfect for flexible travelers
  • Usually available for 3-7 days

Good Deals

15-25% OFF

Solid savings for budget-conscious travelers. While not extraordinary, these deals:

  • Beat regular prices consistently
  • Are perfect for planned trips
  • Appear more frequently throughout the year

How Our AI Determines Deal Quality

Historical Analysis

We track price patterns for every route over the past 12 months, identifying seasonal trends and typical pricing ranges.

Real-Time Comparison

Current prices are compared against multiple data points including average, median, and lowest historical fares.

Seasonal Adjustment

Peak season deals are evaluated differently than off-season prices to ensure relevance year-round.

Route-Specific Thresholds

Popular routes like JFK-LAX and EWR-MIA have different criteria than international flights to Tokyo or Paris. All New York-area airports are monitored with route-specific intelligence.

Real Examples: Deal vs. Not a Deal

THIS IS A DEAL
32% OFF

Route: New York (JFK/LGA/EWR) → Los Angeles (LAX)

Price: $89 roundtrip (normally $130-150)

Why it qualifies: This price is well below the 6-month average of $135 and represents genuine savings for this popular route.

NOT A DEAL
5% OFF

Route: New York (JFK) → San Francisco (SFO)

Price: $178 roundtrip (normally $185-190)

Why it doesn't qualify: While slightly below average, this 5% discount doesn't meet our minimum 15% threshold for notification.

THIS IS A DEAL
45% OFF

Route: New York (JFK) → Tokyo (NRT)

Price: $598 roundtrip (normally $1,100+)

Why it qualifies: An exceptional deal on international travel, likely a limited-time promotion. We'd send an instant alert for this!

Special Considerations

Holiday Pricing

During peak holiday periods (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break), our thresholds adjust to reflect market reality. A 15% discount during Christmas week might still be an excellent deal.

Last-Minute Deals

Flights departing within 7 days use different criteria. We focus on absolute price rather than percentage savings, as last-minute flights are typically expensive.

Premium Cabins

Business and First Class deals use luxury-specific thresholds. A 20% discount on business class could save you $500+, making it notification-worthy.

New Routes

When airlines launch new routes from JFK, LaGuardia (LGA) or Newark (EWR), introductory prices often qualify as deals even without historical data for comparison. New York's expanding route network often features competitive launch pricing.

Customize Your Deal Preferences

As a subscriber, you can personalize your deal notifications:

  • Minimum Savings Threshold: Only get notified for deals above your chosen discount percentage
  • Preferred Destinations: Focus on specific routes from JFK, LGA or EWR that matter to you
  • Travel Window: Set date ranges for when you can actually travel
  • Budget Limits: Set maximum price alerts regardless of discount percentage
  • Notification Frequency: Choose instant, daily, or weekly deal summaries

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on the deal tier. Excellent deals (40%+ off) often disappear within 24-48 hours, especially if they're pricing errors. Great deals typically last 3-7 days. Good deals might be available for weeks. We always include urgency indicators in our notifications.

Our deal percentages are based on base fare comparisons from JFK, LGA and EWR airports. We clearly indicate in each alert whether the fare is Basic Economy, Main Cabin, or includes baggage, as well as which airport the flight departs from. This transparency helps you make informed decisions based on your travel needs and airport preference.

Deal quality is relative to current market conditions and seasonality. A $400 flight to Hawaii might be expensive in February but an excellent deal for July 4th weekend. Our AI considers timing, demand, and historical patterns for that specific travel period.

Absolutely! We value subscriber feedback. Each alert email includes a feedback link. Your input helps train our AI to better identify deals that matter to real travelers. We review all feedback and continuously improve our algorithms.

When we detect potential error fares, we send immediate alerts marked as "POSSIBLE ERROR FARE - ACT FAST!" While airlines sometimes honor these mistakes, they may also cancel bookings. We always advise waiting 24-48 hours before making non-refundable travel arrangements.

Our Commitment to Transparency

We believe you deserve to know exactly how we identify deals. No black boxes, no gimmicks, just honest algorithms designed to save you money.

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