Find a better-value flight with a smart search plan
A step-by-step search strategy for flights using flexible dates, nearby airports, and fare rules, so you can compare options confidently.
The prompt
Help me plan how to search for a good-value flight.
Route: [FROM and TO]
Ideal dates: [DATES]
How flexible I am: [e.g. "+/- 3 days", "any weekend in June", "fixed"]
Nearby airports I could use: [LIST - or "suggest some"]
Bags: [personal item only / carry-on / checked bag]
What matters most: [lowest price / fewest stops / good times / flexibility to change]
Loyalty programs or points I have: [LIST - or "none"]
Give me:
1. A search plan: which flexible-date and nearby-airport options to try, and in what order.
2. How to compare fares fairly: the total cost including bags, seat selection, and transport to the airport, not just the headline fare.
3. Fare-rule questions to check before booking: change and cancellation terms, refund vs. credit, and basic-economy restrictions.
4. Red flags: very short connections, self-transfer itineraries with separate tickets, overnight layovers, and unfamiliar booking sites.
5. A comparison table template with columns: Option, Total cost, Stops, Total travel time, Bags included, Change policy, Notes.
Do not state current prices or claim a specific day is always cheapest. Tell me what to verify on the airline's own website before paying.
Highlighted [brackets] are blanks to replace with your own details.
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What to fill in
- FROM and TO
- DATES
- e.g. "+/- 3 days", "any weekend in June", "fixed"
- LIST - or "suggest some"
- personal item only / carry-on / checked bag
- LIST - or "none"
How this prompt is built
This prompt follows the RTF structure (Role, Task, Format). RTF tells the model who to be, what to do and what shape the answer should take. It is the quickest structure that still gives noticeably better results than a bare request.
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