Tested version: 2.0
Latest version: 5.1
Requires Android: from 2.0
As an avid traveler, I am always searching the web for the best deals out there on flights. Like for many people out there, Kayak.com has become a very important tool for me to compare the prices of different airlines. It’s a very useful site that searches through airline websites and online travel agencies to find the best price there is. Now you can use this service from the comfort of your smartphone with the Kayak Flight and Hotel Search mobile app!
The Kayak Flight and Hotel Search app is basically a compact version of the online service that includes all of the features available on the website. Not only is it great for finding super flight deals, but the app can also be used for all your travel planning needs. Having a Kayak account is a plus because it gives you the option of selecting a default departure airport and conducting a flexible search for flights.
The Kayak app is divided into the following sections:
Bottom Line:
This app is extremely useful for travelers looking to find a good deal. It’s great to be able to search through the Kayak database directly from your Android device. The best part is that Kayak is just a search engine and not a travel agent, so you won’t get charged any of those pesky additional fees. The prices that are listed in the search results include taxes and surcharges. One of the app’s most useful features is the flight status tracking, which keeps you informed about any possible changes or delays to your flight. I also really loved the way Kayak presents you with a detailed chart of projected flight prices for the coming months. It’s awesome to see an app that packs so many features into one.
All your features are located in one clear list when you open the map. Everything can be accessed via the touchscreen and you’ll only need to press the menu
button to exit out of the app. Very efficient!
The design and layout is similar to the website and has a nice minimalist feel to it.
In a nutshell, Kayak Flight and Hotel Search is extremely easy to use and nice to look at!
This section really kills the overall rating for this app. During my test, the app kept on force closing every time I tried searching for flights. I don’t know if this is just something related to my HTC Hero, but it’s a huge problem! Although all of the other features worked smoothly, the fact that I couldn’t search for flights without the app crashing is just a huge embarrassment. If they can get that bug fixed, Kayak Flight and Hotel Search would be amazing.
Kayak Flight and Hotel Search can be downloaded for free from the Android Market. An ad banner is displayed at the bottom of your search results. Take advantage of the app’s flight tracking feature because most other Android flight tracking apps are pretty expensive.
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