Travel Coaches Prompt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kEBcZg2fjE This video provides a guide on how to use AI, specifically ChatGPT, to find cheap flight deals. The presenter shares three distinct “plug-and-play” prompts that can be customized to suit different travel needs, whether flexible, spontaneous, or planned in advance. Here are the three prompts discussed:
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“Anywhere” Search Prompt: Purpose: To generate a list of affordable destinations when you have a departure airport and preferred month but are flexible on the destination. It helps in the initial trip planning phase. Prompt Structure: “Give me a list of the 5 cheapest [destination description] destinations to fly to from [desired airport] this [month]. Create a quick comparison table of all 5 destinations, with weather, destination highlights, and estimated fares.” Example: The presenter uses “United States beach destinations” for the description, “Minneapolis” as the desired airport, and “December” as the month. The AI provides a table with Miami, Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach, and Los Angeles, detailing December weather, highlights, and estimated round-trip fares ranging from 300.
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“Basic Deal-Finding” Prompt: Purpose: To narrow down flight options based on a specific destination, budget, and desired trip length with flexibility. Prompt Structure: “Help me find the cheapest flight from [desired airport] to anywhere in [destination] in [month] for under [budget\]. I want to travel for \[# of days\] and I'm flexible by +/- \[# of days\]. I prefer \[any other specifications\]. Give me suggested date [[entities/windows|windows]] for this booking." **Example:** Based on the previous search, Miami is chosen as the destination. The prompt is tailored to find the cheapest non-stop flight from Minneapolis to Miami in December for under 160, for 5 days, with +/- 2 days flexibility. The AI suggests a round-trip price as low as $115 and provides specific date windows in December (e.g., Dec 2-4, Dec 7-9) that are likely to be pre-peak or off-peak.
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“Best Time to Book” Prompt: Purpose: To determine the optimal booking time for a specific flight and get step-by-step instructions on how to find it on Google Flights. Prompt Structure: “When is the best time to book [desired flight] and give me specific step by step instructions to find this flight on Google Flights.” Example: The desired flight is from Minneapolis to Miami, leaving December 2nd and returning December 7th, with a non-stop flight. The AI indicates the best booking window for domestic U.S. routes like this is typically 54–21 days before departure, with the lowest fares for early December travel often appearing in late September through October. The AI also provides step-by-step instructions for using Google Flights, including entering flight details (from, to, depart, return), clicking the “Stops” filter to select “Nonstop only,” sorting by “Price” or “Best flights,” setting a price alert, checking nearby airports, and understanding baggage policies before booking. [1108-1338]
The presenter emphasizes that these prompts are highly adaptable and can be modified to suit any travel needs or preferences, helping users save significant time and money on their next trip. He encourages viewers to experiment with the prompts and share their findings in the comments.