Flight pricing guides
Balanced explanations of how fares work and what the trade-offs are, so you can decide for yourself. SplitWing is an information tool and does not sell tickets.
Point-of-sale pricing explained: why the same flight can cost different amounts
What point-of-sale pricing is, why airlines and travel sites show different prices by country and currency, what it can and cannot save you, and how to compare responsibly.
Self-transfer tickets: when they save money and how to protect yourself
What a self-transfer (separate tickets) itinerary is, what can go wrong, how long a connection should be, and the protections worth considering.
Hidden-city ticketing: the risks, in plain English
What hidden-city (throwaway) ticketing is, why it is restricted, and the real risks of one-way limits, carry-on only travel, cancelled tickets and account penalties.
When to buy international flights: what the evidence supports
A realistic look at timing: general buying windows for international flights, why there is no single best day, and how to use flexible dates and a fare tracker.
Buying direct from the airline vs through a travel agency: how to compare the real cost
How to compare buying from an airline directly with buying through an online travel agency: fees, changes and cancellations, customer service and loyalty points.