Going

Going

Flight deal alerts via subscription service

Overview

Going.com runs a members-first travel service that finds discounted airfare and sends deal alerts to subscribers. Members on free Limited, and paid Premium or Elite tiers, receive timely notices about price drops, mistake fares, and even premium cabin deals; alerts explain how to book and where. The platform does not handle bookings itself; it directs users to book with airlines or via Google Flights. What sets Going apart is its large, engaged community (over two million members) and a reverse-booking approach that encourages flexibility to book the best available deal.

About Going

Simplify's Rating
Why Going is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consumer Software

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$8.5M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2005

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What believers are saying

  • September 2026 Price Drop watches booked flights and saved members around $150.
  • Going said March 2026 that members saved over $1 billion since 2015.
  • August 2026 airport-and-airline data releases reinforce Going's deal-finding brand authority.

What critics are saying

  • August 2026 Google Flights added AI Mode price tracking across 180 countries.
  • Google directly targets Going's core fare-alert use case with 300-plus partners.
  • September 2026 Price Drop deepens reliance on subscriptions if deal supply weakens.

What makes Going unique

  • March 2026 CEO David Krauter adds Tripadvisor travel distribution expertise to Going.
  • Going combines human flight experts with software, not fully automated alerts.
  • Premium and Elite subscriptions monetize travelers directly, avoiding airline commissions.

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Funding

Total Funding

$8.5M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Below Average

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

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Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Company Social Events

Company News

PR Newswire
Sep 23rd, 2026
Going introduces Price Drop tracking for members, saving $150 when a lower fare is found.

Going introduces Price Drop tracking for members, saving $150 when a lower fare is found. Sep 23, 2026, 09:10 ET The new feature watches prices on already-booked flights, alerting members when to rebook or confirming they secured the best available fare NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Going, the flight deals app that has helped more than 10 million travelers save on airfare since 2015, today announced Price Drop, a new feature that saves members money and gives them peace of mind after they book. It works by watching a member's flight price and alerting them when prices fall - those who've used it and found a lower fare have saved around $150 per ticket. "Travelers have always faced the trade-off of waiting for the perfect deal or committing and hoping they got it right," said Going CEO David Krauter. "95% of our members worry about the timing of their purchase, and Price Drop takes that stress off their plates. We keep watching after you book, and if the fare drops enough to matter, we tell you exactly what changed and what to do about it. And if nothing changes, that's useful information too, because it means you scored the lowest price available to you for your flight." How it works Going has been finding great flight deals for members since 2015. Now, with Price Drop, that same tracking continues after booking. The feature is free for Premium and Elite members, who can add up to five booked flights for Going to monitor. If the price drops at least 10% below the booked fare, Going alerts the member with the dollar amount and clear instructions on how to claim the savings, typically issued as airline credit toward a future flight rather than a cash refund. Members are already seeing the difference. "The current fare was $298 less than what I booked!" one Going member wrote. Price Drop builds on what Going learned from Trips, the flight alert feature it launched in 2025 for members who haven't booked yet. Trips watches fares and tells members when prices drop or rise, whether they're high, low, or typical compared with historical pricing, and then recommends whether it's worth booking now or waiting. "Travelers want confidence at every stage of their journey, not just before they book," said Krauter. "And Price Drop gives them that after they book. Together, our latest product innovations in Trips and Price Drop mean we're bringing more value to each membership, in addition to the best flight deals around. We're now with members through the whole experience, and we're continuing down this road so travelers never overpay for flights again." Price Drop is currently available for Going Premium and Elite members. Learn more about Price Drop here - www.going.com/pricedrop Methodology: In a survey of Going members conducted from August 27, 2025 to April 25, 2026, 95% of respondents said they worry about booking their flight at the right time to get the best price, with more than 70% saying it's "always" or "usually" a concern. Answer options were randomized where applicable. What Price Drop watches: round-trip cash fares booked with a single airline, in any fare class, excluding low-cost carriers (LCCs). When a fare drops, Going tells the member how much and exactly how to rebook. Whether the airline allows the change comes down to its fare rules (basic economy, for instance, usually can't be changed after the first 24 hours), and recovered savings typically come back as airline credit toward a future flight rather than cash. When a rebook isn't possible, Going says so and points to whatever options are left. About Going Going, the travel app for discovering flight deals, has helped 10 million members around the world make their travel dreams come true since 2015. We combine sophisticated software and human flight experts to discover flight deals and mistake fares up to 90% off and send them to our members. Unlike fully automated fare alerts services, every deal alert we send to members has passed a rigorous quality evaluation by our team to ensure it's worth members' hard-earned money and limited travel time. SOURCE Going

Business Wire
Mar 10th, 2026
Going appoints David Krauter as CEO after helping members save $1B on flights

Going, the travel app for discovering flight deals, has appointed David Krauter as its new chief executive officer, effective 9 March 2026. Krauter succeeds Brian Kidwell, who has led the company since 2019 and will remain on the board alongside co-founder Scott Keyes. Krauter brings extensive consumer travel experience, having spent over a decade at Tripadvisor, where he led SmarterTravel from 2011 to 2017. He most recently served as CEO of Invaluable and Yaymaker. Founded in 2015 and bootstrapped from inception, Going has helped members save over $1 billion on flights. The company, which has 2 million members, combines software with human flight experts to identify deals up to 90% off, funded through subscriptions rather than airline commissions.

Yahoo Finance
Jun 10th, 2024
Us Flight Prices Are Over $200 Cheaper Than They Were 30 Years Ago When Adjusting For Inflation. Here'S Why It Doesn'T Feel Like It.

US flight prices are over $200 cheaper than they were 30 years ago when adjusting for inflation. Here's why it doesn't feel like it.Adjusting for inflation, airfares are much more affordable than they were nearly 30 years ago.But plenty of Americans remain frustrated by flight prices.BI asked experts why inflation-adjusted airfares have fallen and why some people haven't noticed.The last time you bought a plane ticket, you probably got a better deal than you realized. That's because, believe it or not, airfares are much more affordable than they were three decades ago.In 1995, the average US domestic airfare was $292 — excluding optional fees, like ones related to baggage — according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. In 2023, the average fare was $382, up over 30% from 1995. However, the story changes dramatically when adjusting for inflation. In 2023 dollars, the average airfare fell from $584 to $382 between 1995 and 2023, a nearly 35% decline.It means that flying, like the prices of televisions and toys, is much more affordable than it used to be

The Fast Food Post
Jun 27th, 2023
KFC Announces Nationwide Launch Of New Ultimate BBQ Fried Chicken Sandwich And New Blackberry Lemonade

To celebrate the arrival of the new chicken sandwich, KFC is joining forces with Going.com, a popular travel membership site that helps users find flight discounts, to give those who order the Ultimate BBQ Sandwich on the brand’s mobile app or online at kfc.com between July 3 and August 13, 2023 a chance to win a dream vacation for two to Aruba.

Fodor's Travel
Jun 2nd, 2023
Best Crowdfunding Sites to Get a Free Vacation

Flight deal alert website Going (formerly known as Scott’s Cheap Flights) recently released its annual State of Travel report, which revealed that the number one reason people won’t be traveling in 2023 is due to limited finances.

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