There’s no easy solution to finding cheap flights in 2026. You need to know how to spot actual deals, then be agile enough to book them before prices jump.
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There are two guaranteed ways to book cheap flights. First, be flexible with your destination. The more willing you are to visit a neighboring city or even country, the more likely you are to find a steal. Second, be ready to book flights when you see a deal.
Traditionally, I haven’t been a big fan of AI assistants. They can be buggy, overly complicated, and way too willing to send you texts and email alerts. However, FlightHub, a solid discount airfare booking platform, has a good setup with its Pax assistant.
The AI assistant launched in summer and is set to expand its capabilities. Here’s what you need to know about booking flights with Pax on FlightHub.
How to use FlightHub’s Pax to book cheap flights that actually let you save
FlightHub’s Pax feature works by identifying flight deals that are relevant to you. All you need to do is enter your email and home city to get started. From there, Pax will email you once a week to lay out the best offers from a range of airlines.
That timeline is important—you don’t want to be peppered with flight deals throughout the week. You need a set time when you can look through deals and be ready to book them. Again, agility is an important component of actually saving when you book cheap flights in 2026.
Pax shows you flights to and from your home city, along with what they cost and the date range. They also have a handy little tool that shows you how much below the average the deal is for easy comparisons.
There’s just one catch: For now, Pax is only available for a select number of Canadian airports. I know—that’s not a great premise for American travelers. However, that’s sure to change in the near future, as FlightHub is one of the largest North American booking sites.
Additionally, you can still find and book cheap flights from cities like Vancouver and Toronto, which are near other hubs like New York, Detroit, and Seattle. And, most importantly, you can still book cheap flights from FlightHub in and out of major airports around the world. The platform isn’t limited to Canada – just its Pax assistant, and just for now.