Google Flights will now predict flight delays

Google Flights is becoming an even better tool for searching airline prices.

Google says that Google Flights is improving when it comes to delays. Not only will Google Flights now share the reasons for a flight's delay, but the service will try to predict flight delays using historic flight status data and machine learning algorithms. Google says that it'll only flag a delay when it's at least 80 percent confident in its prediction of a delay.

Additionally, Google Flights will now surface more info about the extra fees related to a flight. For example, it'll show you if options like overhead bin space, the ability to select your seat, and baggage fees are included with the price of a flight or if they cost extra.

It can be frustrating when you're trying to save some money by purchasing a cheaper fare type like "Basic Economy", only to find out that options that you want like the ability to select your seat cost extra. Google Flights is working to eliminate that frustration by clearly surfacing that info, making it worth a try the next time that you're searching for a flight.

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