All Kayak Content

• Airfare: The 'When to Buy' Conundrum
  January 29, 2013 2:12 pm
  Kayak introduces a new price-forecast feature for airfare. read more
• The Priceline-Kayak Deal: What it Means for Travelers
  November 12, 2012 2:16 pm
  How will Priceline's acquisition of Kayak impact consumers? Ed Perkins explains. read more
• Where 'Budget' Hotels Aren't Budget Friendly
  May 1, 2012 5:06 pm
  Which cities have heartstopping budget-hotel prices, and what you can do to ensure the best buy. read more
• Do Airlines Give Their Best Fares to the Search Engines?
  November 15, 2011 10:31 am
  Do you have a go-to travel search engine? Travel advocate Ed Perkins makes a strong argument for rethinking the way you book your next trip. read more
• One Giant Leap for Travel Search? Big Improvements Are on the Way
  August 15, 2011 10:32 am
  If you haven't been paying attention to the latest changes happening in the world of travel search, you're missing some giant leaps forward. Travel expert Ed Perkins weighs in on significant advancements being made by several major search sites. read more
• Where to Find Travel Inspiration
  February 3, 2011 3:45 pm
  Wondering where to go next? Maybe our Deal Detective can help. She reveals the best places to search for ideas based on your departure city, budget, travel dates, and type of vacation. read more
• Private Sale Sites: Deal or No Deal?
  September 17, 2010 12:00 am
  If you've ever wanted to travel a bit over your usual level, take a look at the emerging new "private sale" marketplace. Ed Perkins offers his take on these sites and the deals they offer. read more
• Airfare 301: The Buying Process Made Easy
  August 23, 2010 12:00 am
  Ed Perkins explains how to work your way through the maze of Internet-based buying channels—with a few necessary detours—to find the best airfare for your itinerary. read more
• New Website Calculates 'True Cost' of Airfare
  July 8, 2010 12:00 am
  In an age where fees dominate and base fares are far from the bottom line, one website calculates the actual cost of airfare, including taxes and fees. read more
• Private Sale Sites Give Consumers More Travel Deal Options
  March 10, 2010 12:00 am
  Private sale websites evoke experiences more than products, stock up with limited-time offers, and project the image of a gated community. But are the deals for real? Ed Perkins takes a close look. read more
• The Most Popular Travel Apps for Smartphones
  March 4, 2010 9:10 am
  It's no secret smartphones are handy travel tools with all the apps providing everything from restaurant reviews to maps. But Ed Perkins has one caution for iPhone users. read more
• AARP Updates Travel Discounts for 2010
  January 8, 2010 12:00 am
  Many hotel and car rental companies offer up to 25 percent off rates for AARP members, but is this the biggest discount you can get? Ed Perkins explains how to find the best deal. read more
• Fees in the Future for Southwest?
  February 23, 2009 3:19 pm
  A reader asks if the king of low-cost airlines can sustain its fee-free pricing structure over the long haul. Ed Perkins takes a closer look at the airline's prospects. read more
• Three Mexican Escapes on a Budget
  October 31, 2008 8:49 am
  While not every destination is affordable from every U.S. departure city, a little clever fare searching on your part can send you somewhere south of the border for under $500. read more
• Kayak and American in Ongoing Dispute
  September 9, 2008 10:01 am
  Don't expect to see American Airlines' fares on Kayak any time soon, as the legal battle between the two shows no sign of calming down. But there could be more at stake than meets the eye read more
• New Car Rental Fuel Calculator Shows Real Cost of Renting
  August 8, 2008 11:01 am
  Kayak just rolled out a helpful new tool that helps you compare car rental models based not just on the rental price but the estimated amount you'll have pay for gas. read more
• Kayak Drops American's Fares From Results
  August 18, 2008 10:02 am
  Following pressure from the airline to direct all American fare searches to its own website, Kayak dropped the carrier's fares altogether. read more
• Do Airlines Hike Fares When a Route is Searched Often?
  August 5, 2008 4:32 pm
  If you've ever noticed fares jump up after you search a route a few times, you may think airlines are monitoring your searches. But is that really the case? read more
• Flexible fare search for Europe
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  For many travelers, finding the best fare is more important than traveling on fixed dates. But, do any websites offer a flexible-dates search for Europe trips? read more
• How Do Airlines Set Prices for Airfare?
  August 5, 2008 4:32 pm
  Prices for airfare often seem to defy all reason. JetBlue and Kayak spokespersons explain what criteria airlines use in setting prices for airfare. read more
• Why Do Airlines Limit the Cheapest Airfares to a 30-Day Stay?
  August 5, 2008 4:32 pm
  Does it really matter to the airlines how long a traveler stays? Our airfare expert examines the reasoning behind maximum-stay requirements. read more
• Two new ways to look for cruise deals
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  JetBlue and Kayak.com have recently jumped into the cruise market. JetBlue now allows customers to book cruises via its website, and Kayak.com recently added a cruise metasearch to its search engine. read more
• How to find the lowest prices for international flights
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Here are the best ways to compare prices for international fares in the post-Travelocity-flexible-search world. read more