Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about how next³ works, pricing, and when to use our service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How often are flight prices refreshed?
A: To surface the best-value trips without requiring you to search route by route, we pre-fetch large volumes of schedules and prices in advance. Most displayed prices are between 0–7 days old. Before you complete a booking, we always request a fresh, real-time price from the provider. This approach balances performance with accuracy, so you get fast discovery and reliable final pricing.
Q: Do you add a fee to flight prices? Is it cheaper to book elsewhere?
A: No. We do not add any markup to flight prices. When you proceed to booking via our partners, the transaction happens directly with them, and the price remains the same as shown by the provider. In most cases, booking through our links costs exactly the same as going directly.
Q: Why not just ask an AI to plan a trip?
A: AI chat tools generate suggestions on demand, but they don't systematically evaluate millions of real flight combinations or continuously track price changes. Our platform uses data-driven algorithms to scan routes, dates, and pricing at scale—so instead of plausible ideas, you get options grounded in actual availability and optimized value. For a deeper comparison, see our detailed article on algorithmic trip search vs. AI chat tools.
Q: When should I use your service?
A: Use our service when you're flexible and want to discover high-value trips rather than search for a single fixed route. It's especially useful for planning multiple trips across the year, exploring new destinations, or finding combinations you might not think to search manually. We handle the heavy lifting—so you can focus on choosing where to go next.