Most senior travelers have such a set routine that they don't even consider there could be a better way to book their tickets. Visiting the same airline websites, checking the same fare calendars, maybe even feeling smug about using "incognito mode." And that's exactly what the airlines want. They've trained you to think you're getting the best deal when, in reality, you might be playing right into their hands.
Here's the ugly truth: Airlines don't want to show you the lowest fares first. They prioritize their profits, not your savings. The prices you see are often carefully manipulated to squeeze the most money out of you. The real bargains? They're usually deliberately buried, carefully reserved for industry insiders and anyone else who knows where to look.
When flights have too many empty seats, or last-minute cancellations create overstocked inventory, airlines quietly release deeply discounted fares—often ones most passengers don't even know exist.
If you're really serious about traveling for cheaper, there's a simple solution.
All you have to do is try Capital One Shopping. It's a free browser extension that automatically searches for better prices while you book flights, hotels, and even rental cars.
It's 100% free for everyone and works to find amazing deals, coupons, and price drops out there. And with 'out there' we mean searching far and wide across the web—not just airline sites. The algorithm behind it is so effective that customers are already dubbing it the "insane deals" solution for cheap travel. Who doesn't want someone in their corner,helping them avoid the overpriced fares airlines try to push on you?
Here's how it works: