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Going (Scott’s Cheap Flights) Review: Is This Flight Tool Worth Using?

One of the biggest barriers to entry when it comes to travel is airfare. It can be prohibitively expensive — especially in this post-COVID travel boom.

As anyone who’s spent time searching for flights knows, finding a cheap one can be an arduous and time-consuming task. Unlike other aspects of travel (say, museum entry fees or walking tour prices), flight tickets don’t have a set price. Instead, tickets are volatile and unpredictable. We can’t expect a nonstop journey from NYC to Tokyo to always cost the same amount (though that would be nice!).

And even if you find an affordable deal, it can be easy to get caught in decision paralysis, questioning whether you should really book it, or if you could find something even cheaper (this is something that happened to me a lot when I first started traveling).

But this volatility in pricing can actually be used to a traveler’s advantage — with the right tools.

That’s where Going comes in. It’s a tool designed to help you find cheap flights.

Formerly known as Scott’s Cheap Flights, Going is a membership-based website and newsletter that finds flight deals to over 900 destinations around the world. Most deals are 40-90% off normal prices, meaning members save an average of $550 USD on international economy seats (first-class flyers save $2,000 USD on average).

That’s a huge amount of savings!

Going started back in 2013 when Scott Keyes found an unbelievable deal from NYC to Milan: just $130 USD round-trip. He immediately booked the ticket, went to Italy, and had the time of his life.

When he came back, friends and family kept asking how he found such a great deal. So, he started sending a regular email to friends with the deals he found. By 2015, Scott’s Cheap Flights was born .

Many years — and over two million members — later, Scott’s Cheap Flights rebranded as Going. Same company, new name. Going encourages its members to take a reverse-booking approach to travel, which means choosing your destination and dates based on the flight deals that are available rather than deciding when and where you want to go and then looking for a bargain. It seems counterintuitive at first, but it means you can find incredible deals if you’re flexible.

I’ve known Scott for years and love what he has done with the company. I think he’s created one of the best tools for finding cheap flights there is. But don’t just take my word for it — here’s everything you need to know about Going to decide if it’s right for you!

How Going Works

At its core, Going is a membership website, meaning you have to sign up for some sort of plan to access its deals (one of the options is free, and all the plans offer free trials).

After signing up, it’s a super simple process to set up your account and get deals landing in your inbox:

There are three membership tiers: Limited, Premium, and Elite. While Limited is entirely free, you can take advantage of a 14-day free trial of both Premium and Elite before signing up.

New users can also get 20% off Premium with the code NOMADICMATT20.

The tiers break down as follows:

Limited (free):

• Small selection of deals on economy-class tickets for international travel, 1-2 days after they are found
• Can follow five US departure airports (but you can’t filter flights in any other way)

Premium ($49/year):

• Immediate notification of both international and domestic economy-class deals
• Alerts about rare mistake fares from your home airport (when the airlines incorrectly price a flight)
• Weekend Getaway alerts (for flights departing within the next month)
• Ability to filter what alerts you get
• Can follow up to 10 US airports

Elite ($199/year):

• Everything in Premium
• All mistake fares Going finds
• Deals on all ticket classes
• Unlimited number of departure airports
• Deals on award flights (for booking with points)
• Priority support

Here’s a full breakdown of the plans:

If you’re just looking for the odd flight deal, chances are the Limited plan will suffice for you. However, if you’re looking to travel more and want to really save money, Premium is a must. It has way more perks and offers a lot of value. And if you want deals on booking with points, you’ll need to sign up for the Elite plan as it is the only plan that includes award flight deals.

(If you’re a new user, don’t forget to use the promo code NOMADICMATT20 for 20% off Premium. )

Once you pick a plan and sign up, you’ll want to enter your home airport, as well as any additional airports that you might be willing to travel to for a great deal.

While the major benefit of being a member of Going is that you can just sit back, do nothing, and wait for a bargain to show up in your inbox, you can also search the Flight Deals page :

Here’s an example of what you can see on this page on the Limited Plan vs. the Elite Plan:

The Limited (free plan) view:

The Elite plan view (as you can see, there are hundreds more deals here, and this is filtered for Economy flights only):

How Going Finds Deals

It might be surprising to hear, but most of Going’s deals are found by their (human) Flight Experts using a set of criteria to determine what makes for a “deal.”

That means that they don’t just send you any and every cheap flight, but instead curate a selection of deals. They won’t send you a flight with several long layovers or an overnight layover, and they don’t send deals on budget airlines.

Instead, Going deals consist of nonstop or one-stop flights on full-service airlines with manageable layovers. They also make sure that a deal has at least ten different departure dates, so you’ll never encounter one that requires to you travel on a specific day. In short, they only pick decent flights, which I really appreciate.

On every deal, you’ll see a breakdown with a bit about the flight and destination, as well as sometimes a write-up including helpful tips and information from the Flight Expert who found the deal:

You’ll also see a price history for the flight, so you can see exactly how good of a deal it is. To me, this is super interesting:

Once a deal comes up that you want, all that’s left is to book it. Simply hit the “book” button on Going, which will then take you to the booking site. Usually it’s Google Flights, but sometimes it might be Skyscanner or similar platforms.

As you can see, when you click through, Going has already set all the filters so that the deal it found comes up:

When booking, you’ll want to act fast. Flight prices change all the time, so snag that fare while it still exists. That’s especially the case with mistake fares, as they’re rare and get scooped up or fixed quickly.

Remember, in the US you legally have 24 hours after purchasing a flight to cancel it, so book first and then quickly figure out any required logistics (time off, pet care, etc.), knowing you can cancel within a day if needed.

And that’s all there is to it!

Pros and Cons of Using Going

• Getting cheap-flight alerts delivered to your inbox (saving you a ton of time)
• Simple and easy to use
• Great, hands-on customer service
• Affordable tiers (including a free one)
• Allows for a variety of departure options to streamline your searches
• Paid membership is necessary for the best deals
• Only works if your home airport is in the US (including the US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Guam)
• Award-flight availability is limited (in beta version for the Elite plan)

Should You Use Going?

Going is for travelers who want cheap airfare and can be flexible on dates and destinations in order to get the best deals. Going calls this its “reverse-booking” approach.

Going is for people that don’t have the time or inclination to constantly check for cheap fares, and would rather pay a small fee (the $49/year Premium plan is sufficient for most people) to unlock a world of deals.

Going also works best for travelers who can act quickly once a deal becomes available. While most deals are for travel 2-9 months in the future, since prices change so quickly, you’ll need to be able to book as soon as you get an email alert (but: remember the blanket 24-hour free cancelation policy on all US airlines).

On the flip side, Going is not a tool that will help you find cheap fares to a specific destination for a specific time. (If that’s all you want, simply set up a Google Flights alert for your required dates and destination.) The very nature of the service requires flexibility in order to take advantage of the best deals.

Going is also not for people who would rather spend the time searching for deals themselves rather than pay for a membership. You can find the flights that Going discovers on your own, as they’re publicly available on search engines like Google Flights, Skyscanner, and Kayak. However, that takes (a lot of) time, and one person would never be able to find all the deals that Going’s team of over 50 people can! Even I get tired of searching for flight deals sometimes!

I think Going is a great resource to help budget travelers find incredible flight deals all over the world. While you can certainly learn the tips and tricks for doing so on your own, Going saves you the time and energy it takes to look for deals so that you can keep living your life, wait for the perfect one to arrive in your inbox, book it, and get going.

Sign up with promo code NOMADICMATT20 to get 20% off a Premium Plan!

Book Your Trip: Logistical Tips and Tricks

Book Your Flight Find a cheap flight by using Skyscanner . It’s my favorite search engine because it searches websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is being left unturned.

Book Your Accommodation You can book your hostel with Hostelworld . If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use Booking.com as it consistently returns the cheapest rates for guesthouses and hotels.

Don’t Forget Travel Insurance Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it many times in the past. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:

• SafetyWing (best for everyone)
• Insure My Trip (for those 70 and over)
• Medjet (for additional evacuation coverage)

Want to Travel for Free? Travel credit cards allow you to earn points that can be redeemed for free flights and accommodation — all without any extra spending. Check out my guide to picking the right card and my current favorites to get started and see the latest best deals.

Need Help Finding Activities for Your Trip? Get Your Guide is a huge online marketplace where you can find cool walking tours, fun excursions, skip-the-line tickets, private guides, and more.

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More travel, less money!

We love to travel and Going has made it possible for to see more of the world by finding great prices for us. We booked round trip to Barcelona from Miami for $206 each and New Zealand for $840! Thanks, Going!

Date of experience : June 11, 2024

Great deal for travel to Europe

Scored a great deal for travel to Europe. More than makes up for the subscription price. Absolutely recommend Going for anyone traveling by air.

Date of experience : June 13, 2024

Reply from Going

Hi there, That's awesome! We're so happy to hear we were able to get you such a great deal on your trip to Europe and look forward to bringing you many more great travel deals 😊️ The Going Team

They find great deals on places we want…

They find great deals on places we want to visit and often save us money on tickets we've already booked.

I’ve been a member for years. They always send me good flights and pick the best deal. It’s better than just a low price flight alert because of this curation.

Date of experience : June 15, 2024

Hi Megan, We're so glad to hear you're enjoying the deals carefully curated by our Flight Experts ☺️ ! The Going Team

Always has useful information in…

Always has useful information in messages. No fluff. Very easy to use website. Has literally saves our family hundreds.

Date of experience : June 08, 2024

Hi Dennis, Thanks for taking the time to leave us this note! We're thrilled to hear we've helped you and your family save so much on travel ✈️! The Going Team

Quick, easy, relevant information

Quick, easy to digest information. The only reason I don't have a premium membership is another flight deal service offered a lifetime membership at the rate of a 1 year membership here.

Hi Mike, Thanks for the feedback! We're glad to hear that you've found our deals and newsletters have useful and easy to understand 😊️ The Going Team

Going to Yelliwstone- Finally!

I'd researched visiting Yellowstone National Park a couple of times, but high airfare & an exspensive destination = no go. Going's alert of a fare drop to West Yellowstone, and it's reminder that 2 one-way fares can work better made me reconsider. It took a bit, but I'm booked out on United & return via American. Thanks GOING 👍

Date of experience : May 26, 2024

Hi Sandy, That is so awesome!! We're thrilled to hear we've been able to help you find a deal to Yellowstone, and hope you have an amazing time on your trip! 😊️ The Going Team

Saved at least $250 and lots of time

Going kept me informed of deals on flights to my chosen destination, one that is busy at the time of year I want to travel. It saved me at least $250, and following the Going links made booking very easy.

Date of experience : May 21, 2024

Hi there, We're so happy to hear you're already saving money and finding great deals using our service! We really appreciate the kind review and hope there are many more great deals in your future :)  The Going Team

I Love Going

I love Going. Even the free version is good. I have scored some amazing deals!

Date of experience : June 16, 2024

Act quickly when they send you a deal.

They did all the work finding me the best fare ever. I jumped on it fast as I could and was able to snag the fare as advertised.

Date of experience : June 12, 2024

Hi there, We're so glad to hear we've been able to help you save big on your travel! The Going Team

Fun deals and quick, helpful customer service. My alerts didn’t update from free to premium but the service team fixed it right away. I was able to book a $78 flight to plan a surprise visit to a friend so I’ve already made back my annual fee.

Hi Dmitri, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so happy to hear we were able to help you score a great price on a flight to visit your friend and we're looking forward to bringing you many more deals in the future 😊️ The Going Team

I've booked great trips on Going

I've booked great trips on Going! Easy to use and I've saved thousands! Turks and Caicos, Costa Rica, Europe!! So GREAT! I've also booked local trips to Chicago. Always great!

Date of experience : June 05, 2024

Hi Kristy, We're stoked to hear that we've been able to help you score SO many great deals on destinations near and far and we're looking forward to helping you save more with more great deals in the future! ✈️ Happy travels! The Going Team

I recommend Going to everyone I know who loves to travel

I’ve booked several deals that Going has alerted me to, and gone to places I’d only dreamed I’d visit one day. I appreciate that the service filters out ‘economy airlines’ whose nickel and diming makes it so their cheap flights aren’t actually a deal. Going only sends deals that have significantly lower prices than average and on airlines that generally include your carry-on/first checked bag. I recommend Going to everyone I know who enjoys traveling.

Date of experience : May 07, 2024

Hi April, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! We are SO thrilled to know that we've been able to help you with travel to some of your dream destinations 😊️ The Going Team

Great travel app!

I joined Going a few months ago and have already gotten my money's worth out of it! I regularly get notifications of deals and the app is super easy to use and search for deals.

Date of experience : May 24, 2024

Hi Nancy, We're so excited to hear that you've been enjoying your membership! We're looking forward to bringing you tons more great deals 🙂 ! The Going Team

CLEVELAND TO DUBLIN

I was notified of a great price to fly round trip on Aer Lingus Cleveland to Dublin in November and booked it yesterday. I was a little disappointed today to see a mistake fare for several hundred dollars cheaper from a different city that I could have made work. However, I’m happy to be going to Dublin in November and glad that Going notified me of the deal.

Date of experience : May 13, 2024

We are beyond thrilled to hear about the amazing deal you were able to score! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review 😀️   The Going Team

Worth a try

There have been some money saving deals and good traveling tips since becoming a member and I’m glad I tried out the membership. However for me, it isn’t working that Going uses Google Flights for booking discounted airfare. My work blocks access to non work related sites on my Google work account and for personal reasons I do not want to set up a private Google account. I use other online providers that don’t happen to work with the provided Going links for booking.

Date of experience : March 31, 2024

Hi Susan -  Thank you for providing feedback and giving us a try. If you need any assistance, please reach out to [email protected]  using the email address you signed up to Going with, we'd be happy to further assist.  The Going Team

Money Saver

We have saved hundreds of dollars over the years by being a member of Going. Plus some deals were too good to pass up which encouraged us to travel to places we never had considered prior to joining.

Date of experience : April 20, 2024

Hi Jennifer! Thanks for choosing us for your travel adventures! We're so thrilled to hear we've been able to help you save so much on your trips, as well as explore some new places  🌍  - The Going Team

I really like my Elite subscription, and this is what…

I really like my Elite subscription. I like the emails of flight deals, especially the ones on my list, of those I most want to follow. What I don’t like is that you show so many deals at the lowest level of Economy. I wish you had different grouped emails, and that I was getting ones with the higjer than basic levels of Economy, and Premium Economy (which I do get, and which I’m signed up for)

Date of experience : April 27, 2024

This is helpful to hear, Peter! Thank you!  The Going Team

Dumb site, they want you to pay for something you can get for free, the deals are not even that good becasue wonce you actually go on the airline to pick a seat or check bags you end up way beyond the price that was quoted on going .com

Date of experience : April 03, 2024

While we fully appreciate the candid nature of this review, this is not the experience we hope our members are seeing. We are a service dedicated to helping source, confirm, and curate deals straight to your inbox (or on our mobile app) so that you don't have to. It's a service to save you time, and money. In addition, each deal we send will always have additional add on information (flights, seats, checked bags, etc) as part of the information we provide. Since we can't know what Airline programs or credit cards you might have, we do our best to educate everyone on how we can help, how to book, and what the additional fees may look like. If you'd like to discuss this further, reach out to our Member Success team, and they'd be happy to make sure you're getting the most out of your membership ([email protected])

I paid for Elite Membership recently…

I paid for Elite Membership recently ($199.00) and every time I log in to Going.com it shows only a Basic Membership. There is no customer service at this company to resolve this issue. I will need to demand a refund. Very sad to see so many negative reviews about this company which is not delivering the service it charges for. Joel Rosenberg

Date of experience : March 28, 2024

Hi Joel - We've reached out to your email address on file to further support this with a full rundown of what's going on and why your account is in the state it is. I'd be happy to continue the conversation there and fully resolve this for you. We have communicated with you every step of the way, and we have multiple support tickets with you over the last couple months as you have reached out to us, so this review is quite a surprise. I do hope you'll respond soon so we can make this right and show you the great support we offer. Thanks!Hi there- We're so sorry to hear about your experience and want to make this right.

Going Review (Scott’s Cheap Flights): Worth it in 2024?

As a traveler, rebrands don't mean much if the deals don't get any better. Is Going, formerly Scott's Cheap Flights, still bringing you the best flight deals? Discover what has changed and remains the same in this review of Going.

Airfare's a big deal when planning a trip, right? We're all on the hunt for the most affordable deals or the occasional "oops" fare that airlines drop.

I mean, who doesn't love a travel bargain?

Cue Scott's Cheap Flights . This big name is known to many budget travelers as one of the best travel deal websites in recent times. But it's recently shaken things up a bit.

Now, the travel deal site is rebranded as "Going."

Why the change-up, and what's new since the switch? Let's dive into the latest on "Going"!

What Is Going?

Going is the rebranded name of the company formerly known as Scott's Cheap Flights. It's an email subscription service for alerting travelers about great airfare deals.

The business was founded in 2013 by Scott Keyes as a hobby after he bagged a great deal for a trip from New York to Milan.

Since then, the company has grown in size and membership. Today, Going has over 2 million followers waiting to be alerted to deals and mistake airfares.

Going claims that the deals it sends to its subscribers stand out from ordinary offers and are usually massive cuts ranging between 40% - 90%.

What's With the Rebrand?

According to its founders, the primary purpose of rebranding is to switch to a more inclusive name that captures the love for travel.

It's also meant to reflect the whole team behind Going, who work hard to bring subscribers the best deals on the internet.

Scott has also explained that the name was chosen to represent the company's efforts to go beyond cheap flights, hinting that they'll likely expand into other travel avenues in the future.

What's Changed?

So far, the main difference is in the focus and appeal. The website and social media channels look fresh, but the service remains unchanged.

Going is still an email subscription service that sends emails about cut-price airfares. The team uses manual and automated methods to search for discounted tickets online.

Going doesn't charge commission on the deals its followers use but earns money through subscription fees.

Going Pros & Cons

What's great about going, easy to use.

Existing Scott's Cheap Flights subscribers don't have to worry about signing up again. You can log into Going using the same email address.

If you're new, you can sign up easily using your email. You can also purchase a membership plan for a friend or family member who loves traveling. It's a valuable gift for people who travel frequently.

Amazing Deals

The company uses a "Bestie Test" that ensures the flight details it sends are low-cost and convenient, with good routing, minimal layovers, and a reliable airline provider.

The team only picks good deals to send their best friends or family.

Special Discounts

Going offers a discount of 25% for Premium membership for active military personnel, veterans, students, teachers, and healthcare professionals. You must verify your identity to claim the discount if you belong to one of these categories.

You can also get a month of Premium or Elite membership free by introducing a friend to the service.

• Informative

Going's website has a resources section with tips and guides on planning vacations, traveling on a budget, and navigating different travel restrictions.

There's also a glossary to familiarize yourself with the terms commonly related to air travel.

What are the Drawbacks of Going?

No mobile app.

A mobile app would make Going's flight alert system much more convenient. But the word is that it's in the making. The app will be available for Android and iOS devices. It'll likely include a real-time interactive map showing all the cheap flights.

Only in the US

Going still has yet to expand its departure airports beyond the US, which is disappointing. But this is one of the improvements the company hopes to make soon.

I, for one, cannot wait until Going can help out with more destinations worldwide!

The Name Itself

I came across mixed views on the new name. Most of Going's followers don't like it because it takes away the personalized touch that Scott's Cheap Flights had.

The new name is also pretty generic, making it more challenging to search for it online. Adding an extra term like "Going login" or "Going Scott's Cheap Flights" helps with this.

Has Going Increased Paid Membership Fees?

No, the membership price for Going remains the same as for Scott's Cheap Flights. For those new to the service, there are 2 paid membership options:

Premium memberships with Going cost $49 annually. With this tier of status, you'll get access to the following benefits:

• Alerts for uncommon mistake fares from your chosen airport,
• Instant updates on economy-class deals, both international and domestic,
• Ability to customize which flight alerts you receive,
• Options to track flight deals from up to 10 US airports,
• "Weekend Getaway" notifications (for upcoming flights within the next month).

To become a Going Elite member it's more pricey, costing you $199 per year. If you choose the elite plan, you'll receive benefits like:

• Alerts for every mistake fare found by Going,
• Access to deals across all ticket classes,
• Track cheap flight deals from an unlimited number of departure airports,
• Specials on award flights (perfect for those using points),
• Priority customer support,
• Plus, everything that's included in the Premium package.

Is Free Membership Still Available?

Yes! The Limited plan from Going is still free, and you'll get flight alerts now and then covering international destinations. If you decide to sign up for a free membership, you'll only get access to a limited amount of benefits, including:

• Limited variety of international economy-class ticket deals,
• Track deals from up to 5 US departure airports (without additional flight filtering options).

One thing to note is that you'll be shown the deals 1-2 days later than paid users.

Does Going Offer Free Trials?

Yes! Regardless of the plan you decide to try out, you can get a 14-day free trial to try out Going.

Using Going

Our Scott's Cheap Flights review talked about how to use the deal website—but I'm going to give everyone a little refresher here!

Setting Up Your Account

The first step is to pick between the plans I just mentioned. And once you have a membership, you'll want to fill out critical information, like your home airport and the additional ones.

You can also edit your "deal settings" so that you only get deals sent to you if they fit specific criteria. This feature is more useful if you're on a paid plan.

Get Sent Deals!

Based on this information you've given the Going team, you'll receive deal alerts through email!

You can also go to your dashboard and look up any current deals Going is showing you. If you're a free member, there won't be as many deals visible on this page compared to if you were a paying member.

NEW: Flight Search Feature

That said, members now have access to a flight search! This is new, considering Scott's Cheap Flights was only an alert service, and you couldn't particularly choose to get sent a deal for one of the popular destinations.

Generally, people who use Going must be flexible with their schedule and their next trip destination.

Booking With Going

Have you found a deal you can't resist? It's time to book!

To secure your flight tickets, you must hit the "book through Google Flights" button. It'll take you straight to that flight deal's specific dates and details. And you'll be able to do the booking through a trustworthy and easy-to-navigate platform.

Talk about travel planning made easy.

So, How Does Going Actually Find Deals?

You may have been using this service since it was Scott's Cheap Flights, or you could be brand new and exploring.

Now that you know more about the "why" of the name change, membership pricing, and using Going, you might wonder how it offers such fantastic deals on flights.

When it comes to scouting the best flight deals, Going has a unique approach. It doesn't just rely on algorithms. Instead, human touch makes all the difference.

After you've set up an account and chosen your airports, Going's team of Flight Experts gets to work. These experts sift through potential deals, using specific criteria that ensure only top-quality flights get recommended.

The Going team looks at factors like how the price stacks up against usual fares, travel dates, overall travel time, and airline quality.

The best thing is that they won't bombard you with just any cheap flight. So instead of receiving daily notifications via email, you'll only get deals that matter. A promise of quality over quantity!

Also, you'll get to say goodbye to tedious layovers or deals with budget airlines. Going experts do their best to present you with nonstop or one-stop flights on full-service carriers, ensuring shorter layovers.

One notable feature is the selection process. Every deal they send has at least ten different departure dates, meaning you aren't boxed into flying on a single specific day. Plus, each deal has a detailed breakdown—from insights about the destination to valuable tips from the Flight Expert who spotted the offer.

Curious about how good a deal is? They include a price history for every flight, which adds a layer of transparency.

What Do Users Say About Going's Service?

Most followers continue to benefit from Going's flight alerts delivered to their email inbox and are satisfied with the overall service. Going remains one of the best travel deal sites for enthusiastic travelers.

But, while writing this review, I encountered several complaints from users that the deals they receive aren't as fabulous as the company claims.

Another common complaint is that Going continues to charge subscription fees even after users cancel their membership. Lack of good customer support is something many people also mention.

Is Going Worth It?

Short answer—yes. If you're a regular traveler, subscribing to one of the paid memberships is worth the money.

And if you're more of a once-a-year traveler, you can still find value from the free membership.

Going is suitable for you if you're a flexible traveler. Someone who's willing to take a trip based on incredible flight deals. That means that you won't always get to pick the time or the destination, but you'll be saving big bucks!

The deals recommended by Going, formerly Scott's Cheap Flights , are verified as legit before sending them to you. This way, despite how unbelievable they may seem, you don't have to worry about credibility.

Who's Going not for? People have specific destinations and vacation schedules to stick by.

Or those of us who like to search for our own deals. Going's team pulls publically available deals and alerts you to them, which means you can find them on your own! But that takes a lot of extra time and effort.

Also, if you're into travel credit cards and points, Going may not be the best site for you as the award-flight availability is low. It would also require you to get the highest-priced membership to access these deals.

So, I believe it is a great resource for some people, namely the flexible and adventurous traveler. But there are many other options for those who don't travel like this!

For some alternative services to compare, check out other reviews of Matt's Flights and Dollar Flight Club .

Our Rating: 4.5/5

• Easy to use
• Great flight deals
• Special discounts
• No mobile app
• Only covers US departures
• Generic name
• Inconsistent customer service

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Review of Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights)

Air Travel , Save Money / December 30, 2020 by Allison / 4 Comments This article may contain sponsored content or affiliate links.

Are you dreaming of international travel? Does the cost of airfare keep you grounded?

For years, I dreamed of traveling to Europe, Asia, and other international destinations. We are a typical middle-class family with busy schedules, a mortgage, car payments, etc.

I figured that if we saved our money long enough, we could eventually afford to take a dream trip. Someday…

Then I found out that airfare to Europe and Asia doesn't have to cost as much as I thought. International roundtrip fares under $500-600 are not rare if you know where and how to look. 

And if you can afford the flight, then you can afford to travel just about anywhere in the world. It doesn't cost more to visit Paris, London, or Tokyo than to visit New York, San Francisco, or other big cities closer to home.

There are lots of ways to find bargain fares. Going (formerly Scott's Cheap Flights) has recently become one of my favorites – because instead of hunting for airfare deals on my own, the deals come to me.

I started with a Going premium free trial and then committed to a paid membership. Here is my Going review.

Our results

I signed up for a Scott's Cheap Flights free trial in September 2020. Within six months, I booked two exceptional airfare deals for our family.

The first deal was $200 from Salt Lake City (my home airport) to Boston for April 2021. I would normally say that $300 is a good price for roundtrip flights to Boston, so this deal was too good to pass up. I'm excited for my kids to visit Boston for the first time.

A couple of weeks later, Scott's Cheap Flights sent me a deal for Japan. This destination tops my family's wish list, so I opened the email, searched our dates, and discussed a possible trip with my husband and kids.

A few hours later, we booked $600 flights to Japan for our family for June 2021. That's half the usual cost, and we are so excited that we can afford to take our dream trip!

Click here to start a premium free trial at Going now.

How it works

I receive 3-5 emails per day from Going . The subject line includes the destination and the price, such as “Europe – $500s.”

The email contains information that helps me quickly decide whether this deal might work for me. It includes

• Departure airport(s)
• Destination airport(s), with fares
• Normal price
• How long the deal might last (usually 1-2 days)
• Travel dates

From there, I can click a button in the email that takes me to Google Flights, where the search and filters for this deal are already set up. I adjust the dates and other variables to see my exact price. 

My exact price is often a little higher than what was in the email, but it's usually still in the ballpark.

If I like what I see on Google Flights, then I go to the airline's official website and search again. The fare is usually the same. Now things are getting serious… If this is really the right fare for the right trip at the right time, we usually book within hours.

Obviously, Going sends me a lot of deals that I don't book. But when the right one comes along, it's so exciting!

When I signed up for Going, I listed my home airport (Salt Lake City). Later, I added Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Oakland to my profile because I can drive or fly to these larger airports inexpensively if the right international deal comes along. All of the email deals I receive are for Salt Lake City and other airports near me. 

Related: 5 Risks of Buying 3rd Party Airline Tickets

Tips for Success

Many airfare deals only last 1-2 days, and maybe only a few hours. If a particular destination catches your eye, don't wait too long to think about it.

Emails from Going start landing in my Promotions folder if I go a few days without opening one. Drag these emails back to your Primary folder and open them daily when you're serious about booking a trip.

Flexibility is always the key to getting the best price on airfare. Scott's Cheap Flights works best for travelers who want to travel anywhere and who can adjust their dates to match the least expensive fares.

I love getting travel rewards from my credit cards, but I hate paying interest. I keep a savings account just for travel and add money to it every month so that we can book deals like these without paying any interest.

If you miss a particular deal, the good news is that great airfare deals are not rare. They happen all the time, and Scott's Cheap Flights can make it a lot easier for you to spot them.

Check out the On the Fly section of the Going website. It's filled with strategies that will help you fly better for less money. 

How soon will it pay for itself?

Premium membership will likely pay for itself the first time you book a flight deal. Between our Boston and Japan fares, my family of four has saved more than $2,500 in less than 6 months.

However, I think less about what it saves me than the opportunities it buys me. Because honestly, we wouldn't be going to Boston or Japan at all if we had to pay the regular price for airfare.

What about the pandemic?

Read the fine print carefully when you book any flight. Many major airlines are currently waiving change and cancellation fees. It's disappointing to change or cancel, but if you won't lose money, I think it's worth the risk.

If you are considering an international flight, I would:

• Read the airline's change and cancellation terms carefully.
• Visit the U.S. State Department's website to get current information about your destination.
• Visit your destination's official travel and health department websites.
• Not book any hotels, activities, transportation, etc. that you can't un-book for a full refund.
• Buy travel insurance, and read the terms carefully. COVID-19 is a known risk and coverage may be limited.

Going isn't doing anything that you couldn't do yourself. They are using public search engines to find the best fares from your home airport. But who has time to search for flight deals every day? 

If you are always on the lookout for your next trip, or even if you just want to book one special trip in the coming year, I recommend a Going membership. You'll likely save more than the cost of your membership the first time you book a flight.

Click here to start a premium free trial at Going (formerly Scott's Cheap Flights) now.

Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links, which means that I will receive a small sales commission if you sign up for a premium free trial at Going (formerly Scott's Cheap Flights). Thank you! However, I signed up for a free trial, paid for a premium membership, and booked flights before becoming an affiliate partner. I genuinely recommend this service. 

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Reader Interactions

July 29, 2021 at 10:23 am

how do you use sights like Scotts and book tickets 3rd party but still be able to use my Alaska Airlines CC and flight rewards

July 30, 2021 at 1:55 pm

Scott’s Cheap Flights is not a 3rd party that sells discount airline tickets (which is something I like about them). Scott’s Cheap Flights searches Google Flights for great deals and then sends emails that alert subscribers to the deals. So, if there’s a great deal on Alaska Airlines for your airport(s), you should receive an email if you are a subscriber. Then you could go directly to Alaska Airlines and book the flight using your credit card and rewards.

Ruben Vargas

October 3, 2021 at 9:55 am

Very well written piece. I was merely looking for a review of “Scott’s” and I came across this review. It answered all of my questions in one read. Thanks you.

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Air Force One is plenty comfortable if you are its most privileged frequent flier, with a comfortable bedroom and a spacious office.

Still, most American presidents will try to avoid making two back-to-back round trips to Europe, separated by about 60 hours on the ground at home. Yet that is what President Biden is pulling off this week.

“The president’s schedule is jam-packed. It is,” said Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary. “There is a lot to be done on behalf of the American people.”

Mr. Biden left the United States for D-Day celebrations in France last Wednesday, June 5; stayed the weekend for a state dinner in Paris; and returned to his home in Delaware late Sunday. He left Washington again early Wednesday, June 12, to fly to the southeast coast of Italy for the annual gathering the Group of 7, the traditional summit of leaders of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan.

When Mr. Biden looks back at those two round trips — roughly a day and a half of flying, all told — he may remember only what happened in between: the conviction of his only living son, Hunter Biden, on charges of lying to obtain a gun permit.

But the two round trips raise the question: Why didn’t he just stay in Europe for a couple days, play a round of golf, visit some American troops, maybe huddle with a foreign leader or two? He is, after all, 81, and some of his aides who are half his age were complaining about lost sleep cycles.

The White House’s explanation for four trans-Atlantic crossings in nine days was simply that Mr. Biden had commitments in Washington. But by presidential standards, his public schedule looked light: a lunch with Vice President Kamala Harris, a Juneteenth concert and a speech to a gun-safety group.

Hunter Biden’s trial also loomed over the planning, though it was impossible to know when these trips were planned that the case would go to the jury and a verdict would be rendered in the three days between the D-Day trip and the G7 meeting. As it turned out, Mr. Biden shuttled back to Delaware on Tuesday afternoon to be with his son before taking off again in the morning.

But privately, some aides said there were election-year optics to be considered. There was no urgent reason to stay in Europe, and a few down days “might not look right,” one of Mr. Biden’s advisers conceded, though the aide quickly added that Mr. Biden never really took a down day. In any case, no one wanted images of the president on what his political opponents might cast as a European holiday, at least while he is running for re-election. A long weekend in Rehoboth, the Delaware town where he and his wife, Jill, have a beach house, might be one thing; a few days in France or Italy have an entirely different look.

The presidency, of course, is the ultimate work-from-anywhere job. There are instant communications (a White House van, bristling with antennas, travels in every motorcade) and a staff of hundreds ready to cater to every contingency, whether that involves sending off a thank-you note or launching a retaliatory nuclear strike.

The intolerance for seeing presidents abroad, save for work, has a long history. Franklin D. Roosevelt loved to camp at Campobello Island, in Canada, though as president he kept the visits brief. When Harry S. Truman went to Potsdam, Germany, to negotiate with Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill about what post-World War II Europe would look like, he stayed for more than two weeks. There were days off from the negotiations, but not for long, and the nearest big city, Berlin, was a bombed wreck. And there was a reminder of the risks of being out of town: Churchill’s party lost to Labour during the conference, and he got booted out of office while it was still going on.

David E. Sanger covers the Biden administration and national security. He has been a Times journalist for more than four decades and has written several books on challenges to American national security. More about David E. Sanger

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The WestJet Group begins flight cancellations in anticipation of WestJet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other Tech Ops employees' strike

As the WestJet Group prepares for labour action by WestJet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other Tech Ops employees, the airline has started cancelling and consolidating flights, in order to park aircraft in a safe and organized manner. This action enables proactive communication with guests and crew to minimize the potential for being stranded and ensures the airline can avoid abandoning aircraft in remote locations. 

The decision to cancel flights comes as the WestJet Group awaits a response on behalf of the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to intervene under the Canada Labour Code. If accepted, this action would refer both WestJet and AMFA to arbitration for a first collective agreement and prevent labour action by either party. 

“We are immensely disheartened that we are in a position where we must activate our contingency plan and begin parking aircraft, as a result of the strike notice served by AMFA. We deeply regret the disruption this will have on the travel plans of our guests, communities and businesses that rely on our critical air service,” said Diederik Pen, President of WestJet Airlines and Group Chief Operating Officer. “Following the memberships’ nearly unanimous decision to reject a generous tentative agreement that would have made our Aircraft Maintenance Engineers the highest paid in the country, with a take-home pay increase of 30 to 40 per cent in the first year of the proposed agreement, it is clear that the bargaining process has broken down.”  

In the coming 48-hours the WestJet Group will work to park aircraft, in a measured, phased and safe approach, resulting in the following cancellations. 

Total cancellation summary

Tuesday, June 18 – Wednesday, June 19: 

~40 cancellations

Guest impact*

~6,500 guests impacted 

*WestJet is making every effort to reaccommodate all impacted guests

“We will continue to manage our operations to the highest degree of safety and will never compromise in this area,” concluded Pen. 

Guests travelling are advised to check the status of their flight prior to leaving for the airport. Please visit WestJet’s Guest Updates page for more information regarding flight status, travel changes and more. 

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