Google has quietly introduced that on September thirtieth, E book on Google for flights will probably be discontinued in most nations or areas exterior the US.
I’m not positive why that is the case, possibly as a result of there are simply too many regulatory and monopolistic points with the service exterior of the US, and the ROI to take care of it with attorneys is just not value it. I’m simply guessing…
“Reservations made earlier than this date will not be impacted,” Google added.
However in case you have questions on your present E book on Google reservation, you possibly can nonetheless contact the reserving companion in your reservation affirmation, in addition to Google.
This doesn’t appear to impression providers inside the US.
Discussion board dialogue at Twitter.
Replace: A Google spokesperson despatched me this assertion, “Over the subsequent 12 months, we plan to section out the E book on Google characteristic for Flights. We initially supplied this performance to offer folks a less complicated means to purchase their tickets and to assist our companion airways and OTAs obtain extra bookings. Nevertheless, we’ve discovered over time that individuals really wish to e-book instantly on companion web sites, and we at all times try to fulfill person preferences every time attainable.”
Additionally, after March 31, 2023, Google will disable E book on Google for US Google Flights outcomes as effectively.