Planning the perfect summer vacation is about to get a lot easier thanks to the Hopper app. Functioning as an airfare search engine, the app helps users find the absolute best airfare and will even send incredibly discounted deals directly to phones via push notifications. According to Hopper's CEO and co-founder, Fred Lalonde, "Airlines are offering us really discounted fares that are exclusively available in the Hopper app." The discounted airfare can generally range from 5% to 25% through the Hopper app.
Referred to as "secret fares," these discounted tickets come from half a dozen airlines, including Air Canada, Chile’s LATAM, Turkish Airlines, Air China, Copa and more. To find these low-cost fares, users will simply need to search the Hopper app for available routes and pay attention to the bunny icon pop up indicating a secret fare. The app also utilizes an AI guide to help users find a new destination based on previous searches and purchased tickets.
Discounted Airfare Apps
The Hopper App Offers Users Secret Fares on Various Flights
Trend Themes
1. Discounted Airfare Apps - The trend of discounted airfare apps like Hopper offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the travel industry, allowing travelers to easily find and book the best deals on flights.
2. Push Notifications - The trend of airlines sending discounted deals directly to users' phones via push notifications opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in mobile advertising and user engagement.
3. AI Travel Guides - The trend of AI-guided travel apps, like Hopper's AI guide, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in personalized travel recommendations and destination discovery.
Industry Implications
1. Travel - The travel industry can benefit from the trend of discounted airfare apps by embracing similar platforms to offer customers exclusive deals and enhance the booking experience.
2. Mobile Applications - The trend of discounted airfare apps utilizing push notifications highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in mobile app development and user engagement strategies.
3. Artificial Intelligence - The use of AI technology in travel apps, such as AI travel guides, opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in AI-driven personalized recommendations and travel planning tools.