https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/kayak/ Kayak News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:41:34+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-launches-got-that-right-a-new-brand-platform-bringing-confidence-back/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-launches-got-that-right-a-new-brand-platform-bringing-confidence-back/ KAYAK, a leading travel search engine, today unveiled a new brand platform and tagline, “Got That Right,” alongside a new campaign designed to tap into the most stressful moment of travel planning: the decision-making. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:09:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/falling-prices-and-global-events-push-new-cities-into-the-spotlight-per-kay/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/falling-prices-and-global-events-push-new-cities-into-the-spotlight-per-kay/ KAYAK, the world’s leading travel search engine, today released its highly anticipated 2026 Travel Trends Forecast, an exclusive analysis powered by millions of searches and a first look at KAYAK’s forward-looking travel insights. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:01:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-is-calling-it-2025-will-be-the-year-of-long-haul-bucket-list-trips/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-is-calling-it-2025-will-be-the-year-of-long-haul-bucket-list-trips/ Travelers, get ready to flex those passports in 2025. According to data from KAYAK, the world’s leading travel search engine, two-thirds of all flight searches on the platform for 2025 are for international flights. And the good news? International airfare in 2025 is cheaper than last year. The even better news? Flights to KAYAK’s #1 trending region for 2025 travel, Asia, are the cheapest they’ve been in 3 years on average. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 07:39:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-launches-new-direct-ferries-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-launches-new-direct-ferries-partnership/ As travellers explore new forms of transportation in a post-Covid world, Kayak has added ferries to its offering of transport modes. The move comes via a new partnership with Direct Ferries. Wed, 27 Oct 2021 04:51:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-to-sponsor-newcastle-united-this-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-to-sponsor-newcastle-united-this-season/ Kayak has become the shirt sleeve sponsor of Newcastle United. First team players will wear Kayak branding on the shirt sleeve of all home, away and third kits for the forthcoming season. Wed, 14 Jul 2021 03:34:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-to-move-into-property-management-in-miami/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-to-move-into-property-management-in-miami/ The company, which was an early pioneer of flight metasearch in 2004 but has since become something of a second-tier player, will open the doors to the property next month. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:29:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-launches-online-hub-for-quarantined-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-launches-online-hub-for-quarantined-travellers/ With travel plans on hold and social distancing in full force, would-be adventurers and travellers across the globe can only dream of their next getaway. Mon, 20 Apr 2020 04:52:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/kayak-to-debut-new-ad-over-festive-period/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/kayak-to-debut-new-ad-over-festive-period/ A new television advert from the travel search engine Kayak that explores the exciting world of the sound of travel will make its debut on UK television from Boxing Day. Fri, 21 Dec 2018 10:51:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-launches-augmented-reality-bag-measurement-tool/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-launches-augmented-reality-bag-measurement-tool/ The travel search engine Kayak has taken advantage of the latest augmented reality technology by introducing its new luggage measurement tool in the UK. Thu, 27 Sep 2018 06:50:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/priceline-to-acquire-momondo-group-for-us550m/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/priceline-to-acquire-momondo-group-for-us550m/ The Priceline Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Momondo Group in a cash transaction valued at $550 million. Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:11:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-signs-with-amadeus-master-pricer-product/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-signs-with-amadeus-master-pricer-product/ When it comes to shopping for travel online, how quickly do consumers expect to see search results? And what if the accuracy of those search results came at the cost of speed? For online travel companies in today’s fast moving world, search times of more than a few seconds might mean shoppers open another tab and look elsewhere. Sat, 15 Oct 2016 04:12:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-launches-improved-distribution-capability-with-kayak/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-launches-improved-distribution-capability-with-kayak/ British Airways has launched a New Distribution Capability alongside travel search engine KAYAK. KAYAK is integrating British Airways in its facilitated booking path by using the British Airways developed NDC. This will enable customers to have a better booking experience by directly booking British Airways flights through KAYAK websites. Thu, 08 Sep 2016 09:06:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-reveals-quietest-times-to-fly-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-reveals-quietest-times-to-fly-in-uk/ Travel search engine KAYAK.co.uk has revamped its Airlines pages, providing travellers with more comprehensive insight on flying with airlines worldwide, all in one place. This enhancement includes, along with flight status and airline information, a list showing the frequency of certain flight routes served throughout the week and a section to find and track flights live on a map from one airport to another. Tue, 18 Aug 2015 10:51:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-launches-new-apple-watch-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-launches-new-apple-watch-app/ Travel search engine, KAYAK, has launched a new app for the Apple Watch making managing trips as easy as checking the time. Wearers now have a personal trip assistant right on their wrist; giving them quick access to their travel information. With just a swift swipe of the watch face, KAYAK glance view provides instant access to the travel itinerary. Wed, 29 Jul 2015 04:28:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-launches-hotel-for-tonight-tool-with-new-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-launches-hotel-for-tonight-tool-with-new-app/ Analysis put together by Kayak.co.uk has shown that half of hotel bookings on its app are booked within 48 hours of the hotel stay, compared to just 15 per cent on a tablet device globally. London is the most searched destination by British travellers on the APP for last minute hotels booking. Change in consumer activity has led Kayak to extend their app to include a tool called ‘Hotel for Tonight’, available on Android app version 8.0 and will be available for iOS in March 2015. Fri, 30 Jan 2015 11:08:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/study-kayak-airbnb-and-otas-threaten-to-dominate-mobile-minds/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/study-kayak-airbnb-and-otas-threaten-to-dominate-mobile-minds/ Under 35 year olds severely under-index in airline and hotel app usage but over-index on OTAs, according to the latest Travel Demographics Report Series published by Strategy Analytics Travel Analytics service, Sun, 25 Jan 2015 07:27:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-unveils-new-homepage/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-unveils-new-homepage/ Kayak.co.uk has unveiled a restyled homepage, which has been designed to provide a more intuitive and user-friendly experience. This is in response to the increasing number of people using tablets and mobile devices to search for flights, hotels, car hire or holiday packages, as highlighted in a recent study which revealed that nearly one sixth of traffic to hotel websites worldwide came from mobile devices. Fri, 20 Sep 2013 06:15:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/priceline.com-and-kayak-announce-completion-of-merger/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/priceline.com-and-kayak-announce-completion-of-merger/ Priceline.com and KAYAK Software Corporation have announced the successful completion of the acquisition of KAYAK by priceline.com. In accordance with the terms of the transaction as previously announced, Kayak merged with and into a wholly-owned subsidiary of priceline.com. Fri, 24 May 2013 07:34:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-holidays-gets-uk-launch/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-holidays-gets-uk-launch/ Travel comparison website, Kayak, today announces the launch of its innovative holiday search service, Kayak Holidays. Kayak Holidays combines a comprehensive product portfolio with an intelligent search engine, to provide package deals and separate flight/hotel booking options in one easy-to-use price comparison offering. Thu, 23 May 2013 07:37:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/priceline-receives-approval-from-kayak-acquisition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/priceline-receives-approval-from-kayak-acquisition/ Priceline has received approval from the Federal Trade Commission to go forward with its $1.8 billion acquisition of meta-search site Kayak. Priceline is expected to complete the acquisition of the travel search engine by the end of March. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 06:40:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/priceline-swoops-for-kayak-in-1.8bn-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/priceline-swoops-for-kayak-in-1.8bn-deal/ Priceline.com has signed a definitive agreement for the Priceline Group to acquire Kayak in a stock and cash transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, the transaction values Kayak at $1.8 billion - or $40 per share. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:12:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-rises-following-initial-public-offering/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-rises-following-initial-public-offering/ Shares in online meta travel site Kayak have jumped following an initial public offering. Norwalk, Connecticut-based company Kayak saw shares climb to over $30 each, after the launch, at $26 a share, on Friday. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:08:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-beats-ipo-forecasts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-beats-ipo-forecasts/ Kayak has raised $91 million in an initial public offering, according to sources close to the deal. Reuters reports the online meta-search company exceeded forecasts by four per cent. Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:55:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-and-kayak-expand-relationship/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-and-kayak-expand-relationship/ Amadeus and KAYAK, a leading travel search company, have announced they have entered into a multi-year agreement that expands the companies’ current relationship. As a result of this new agreement, KAYAK will expand the use of Amadeus’ airline fare and availability technology in its efforts to provide the most comprehensive and accurate flight search results for KAYAK’s global websites and mobile applications. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 08:45:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-partners-with-tripadvisor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-partners-with-tripadvisor/ Starting today you can now use TripAdvisor reviews and even filter hotel listings by TripAdvisor ratings when you’re looking for a hotel on KAYAK. Given TripAdvisor’s unmatched content – more than 60 million user reviews and opinions from all over the world – we’re tremendously excited about this new relationship. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:00:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-links-with-kenshoo-to-boost-digital-marketing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-links-with-kenshoo-to-boost-digital-marketing/ Travel search site, KAYAK, has signed a multi-year agreement with Kenshoo, a global leader in digital marketing software. KAYAK moved its search engine marketing campaigns to Kenshoo Enterprise, citing the brand’s superior algorithms and performance in comparison to industry alternatives. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:46:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-buys-austrian-travel-sites-checkfelix/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-buys-austrian-travel-sites-checkfelix/ United States-based travel search site Kayak has bought Checkfelix, one of the leading travel search engines in Austria. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed, with Kayak also purchasing JaBo Software Vertrieb- und Entwicklung, which uses the Checkfelix as its trading name. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:58:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-launches-new-hotel-booking-option/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kayak-launches-new-hotel-booking-option/ KAYAK has released the option to complete hotel bookings directly through the company’s website. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:29:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/kayak-opens-up-search-data-to-everyone/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/kayak-opens-up-search-data-to-everyone/ Our friends over at hotelmarketing.com are reporting that Kayak has opened up their logs to the rest of us to see how and what people are searching for and on. We can’t tell how recent this development is since Kayak doesn’t seem to blog anymore (last posting was back in May!) and they haven’t issued a press release since May either but we don’t remember seeing it before now. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:27:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009032412485127/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009032412485127/ Kayak.com has announced the launch TravelPost.com, a hotel information site that presents hotel reviews, content and rates on more than 140,000 hotels from over 200 travel sites in one easy-to-use display.Travelpost.com claims that consumers can visit one website for all the information needed to make an informed decision on their hotel booking. Content includes detailed descriptions, photos, maps and reviews from travelers and professionals, as well as tight integration with Kayak.com’s industry leading rate search. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:48:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2008021212590646/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2008021212590646/ Kayak.com has enhancedits Fare Alerts to make the tracking process easier forboth the flexible traveler and travelers with a specific itinerary in mind. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:59:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070628100808550/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070628100808550/ Kayak.com is expanding with the beta launch of its French site Kayak.fr. Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:08:57 +0000