Microsoft released a new version of its Bing app for the iPhone and iPod touch and it incorporates Bing Travel features for the first time.
When mobile users click on Travel, they can conduct flight searches and also view the estimated price for alternative airports and dates.
Consumers can utilize Bing Travel’s predictive technology to see recommendations on whether they should “buy now” or wait, and they also can see displays of top deals from their local airports.
Consumers can also view a flight status feature to see if their flights are on time.
Separately, Bing upgraded the app’s mapping features, giving more prominence to information about traffic, business listings and neighborhood labels. The feature also enables users to switch between map and list views.
Wouldn’t this post have been more valuable if it had:
* Screenshots of the new travel functionality which is the “news” here
* A smidgeon of analysis about the new features
Just the proverbial two cents…
Hrush: Yes.
Impossible to find and download the app in France …
i’ve been watching bing travels recommendations and i foolishly listened when it told me to wait – now ive watched my flight prices go from $479, to $529, to $681 – more than $800 increase for the 4 people who are flying. thanks for nothing bing travel. dont make the same mistake i did!
i also searched a few dummy flights to see what it would say…apparently it tells just about EVERY flight to wait. what a racket. i guess they are in bed with the airlines…dont be a taken advantage of consumer like i was…