Can the flight booking API help my customers find cheaper travel dates when their plans are flexible?

Yes, the flight booking API can help customers compare flights across nearby travel dates when this type of search is supported by the connected flight supplier. This can make it easier for a customer who does not need to leave or return on an exact day to find a more suitable fare without repeating the whole search several times.

The way flexible date results appear can vary. Some suppliers may return a calendar showing the lowest available fare for nearby dates, while others may require a separate search for each date. The results can also differ by route, airline, cabin and journey type. A fare shown during an earlier search may change when the customer selects it because airline availability is updated frequently.

Your booking portal can present the available dates in a simple form and let the customer choose one before continuing. It should still check the selected flight and fare again before payment or confirmation. This helps the customer see the latest availability, fare conditions and journey details before making a decision.

Check whether your selected flight suppliers support flexible date searches and confirm that this feature is included in your glideFares plan before deciding how it should appear on your booking portal.