Yhn LifeTravel first seen 2 d ago, last 9 min ago, peak #7
Readers Question Google Flights' Business Model
Original: Ask HN: What is Google Flights' business model and has it changed recently?
Google Flights, the search giant's free flight comparison tool, is drawing fresh scrutiny over how it actually makes money. A question circulating among tech readers asks what the service's business model is and whether it has changed recently. Users appear unsure whether Google earns referral commissions from airlines and booking platforms or treats the tool purely as search traffic, and whether recent tweaks hint at monetisation plans.
Why now: Readers are puzzled because Google Flights offers a valuable service with no obvious revenue stream, prompting speculation about possible recent changes.
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- Ask HN: What is Google Flights' business model and has it changed recently? · lastofthemojito · 8
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