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Flight search is a game
Some win. Most don't. Not because they don't try. But because they don't know the rules.
Nearby airports
Split your tickets
Stay the weekend
Stretch out
Defy jetlag
Self connect
Secret upgrades
Reward flights
Every time you book a flight, you're playing the game. Airlines set prices and all the rules behind them. You and me, the plucky travellers, sift through (probably) 50 different tabs and a headache.
You can spend as much as a sofa without really knowing what you're getting until you step onboard.
But by then, it's too late. You're literally strapped in.
Double jeopardy for UK travellers: all players start on an island. 9 in 10 trips by Brits abroad are on a plane. You're playing the game whether you like it or not.
The secret to flight search? Search widely.
- Different airlines
- Different dates
- Different routes
- Different ticket types
- Different travel sites
But don't search randomly. Learn how to decode common airline pricing rules into a search method. That's how you find the best fares.
That's where our flight search 
Checklist can help.
After a decade of top status with BA and over a million miles flown, we've reverse-engineered common fare rules for UK travellers into a free online tool.
With Checklist, you get:
- Set of searches for your trip
- Direct links to search results on airline & travel sites
- Track prices & notes as you search
- Reasoning why each search works for your trip
Start your next search with Checklist (no email required) and see how much you can save.
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Get all the data you need to research every search, flight & deal. Or gather it all manually with our free Flight Search Checklist.
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- Complete flight search checklist
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- We run all the searches
- Get shortlisted flights & deals
- Be ready to book with confidence in 2-3 mins
Found flights for more than £500?
Your trip deserves a thorough search. Follow our methodology in your free flight search checklist, or let us automate everything for you.
Long haul
Discover extra legroom, defy jetlag, and skip awful stopovers
Premium cabins
Book the best travel experience for your money, without paying over the odds
Group travel
Save money and hassle when travelling as a couple, family, or larger group
Peak dates
Find affordable flights even at the busiest times of the year
Frequent flyers
Fast track your ideal flight search every trip
Made with under the Heathrow flight path
One million miles flown
1000s of flights searched
£100,000s saved
AI never boarded a plane, but we did. Most tools "scanning the skies" don't think deeply like we can. The world's best travel agents can't keep up with our zippy automation.
Great British Take Off combines the best frequent flyer expertise with modern software automation. Try us out for your next trip.