Travel technology add-on Tripkicks has partnered with AI platform SeatCash to provide corporate travelers guidance at the point of booking on timing their dates of purchase and travel to maximize savings, the company announced. Find out more about the Tripkicks Airfare Guidance Offering below.

By tapping SeatCash’s FareX platform, Tripkicks is offering “Airfare Intelligence,” which can provide messaging to travelers using corporate booking tools to “book now” when the airfares on their selected routes are expected to rise and to “wait to book” when fares are expected to decrease. In addition, TripKicks can provide notifications if flying on a different day would provide savings, should travelers’ plans be flexible.

“Airfare Intelligence is a natural extension of our platform and one that helps tackle a common goal across our clients—cost savings and avoidance,”

Tripkicks CEO Jeff Berk said in a statement.

SeatCash’s FareX claims to house a growing 130 billion records and 5 trillion data points to inform its algorithms and predictive analytics on airfares. Airfare Intelligence is TripKicks’ second Partner Connection offering to launch in recent months, following last month’s Carbon Footprints tool developed with BCD Travel’s Advito consultancy. Airfare Guidance Offering

Key Aspects of Airfare Intelligence:

• Airfare Predictions: Airfare Intelligence analyzes historical and real-time data to forecast airfare price movements. For example, on routes like New York to San Francisco, booking one week in advance can result in fares up to 12% lower compared to booking just three days ahead. Booking three weeks ahead may offer savings of up to 30%.

• Visual Guidance: The tool provides visual cues and prompts to encourage travelers to book flights at optimal times, potentially leading to cost savings.

• Integration with Booking Platforms: Airfare Intelligence integrates seamlessly with booking tools like SAP Concur, appearing directly within search results to offer timely insights and recommendations.

How This Benefits Users:

• For Frequent Travelers: Those who travel often for business or leisure can benefit from this tool by ensuring they are always booking at the optimal time for cost savings.
• For Corporate Travel Managers: Companies looking to reduce travel expenses can use Tripkicks’ airfare insights to ensure their travel budgets are used efficiently while maintaining employee satisfaction with flight options.
• For Budget-Conscious Travelers: Leisure travelers can also take advantage of fare alerts and price predictions to secure the best deals for vacations or business trips.

Overall, the addition of airfare guidance to Tripkicks is a valuable tool for both business and leisure travelers looking to make smarter, more cost-effective travel decisions. With its data-driven insights and predictions, it could change how users approach booking flights, helping them stay ahead of price trends and optimize their travel costs.

About Tripkicks

Tripkicks is a business travel technology powerhouse, equipping companies across the world with the tools to achieve their travel program goals and enhance the experience of their travelers.

A solution for corporate travel programs, Tripkicks enables travel managers to influence booking decisions by providing travelers with actionable insights and practical guidance. With Tripkicks, travelers are empowered with the information and tips they need to discover the best options and achieve a successful trip.  Tripkicks is based in New York City and works with global enterprise clients.