Airfares are soaring, and travellers are searching for ways to cut costs. Many are now using ChatGPT as a travel assistant to find cheaper flights.

Finance influencer Casper Opala shared how he booked a flight for just £70 instead of over £700 by using ChatGPT. The AI helps uncover hidden routes, budget airlines not listed on popular platforms, and cheaper fares through alternate airports or multi-leg bookings.

Smart prompts for savings:

• Best days to book flights

• Ideal time to fly

• How far in advance to reserve tickets

ChatGPT also identifies regional airlines, flash sales, and even error fares, where airlines accidentally list unusually low prices.

Layovers can save money too. ChatGPT can suggest hubs offering cheap or free stopovers, sometimes turning a wait into a mini trip.

Users can create personalized travel checklists for future bookings.

Note: ChatGPT is not connected to live booking systems, so always double-check fares before booking.

For budget-conscious travellers, ChatGPT is quickly becoming a secret weapon to fly smarter and save big.