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Pricing transparency · 4 min read

How Random Flight Finder labels flight prices

What live, recently checked, estimated, unavailable, and provider-status labels mean before you leave for a booking partner.

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Editorial illustration of flight fare cards moving from fresh blue status markers to older neutral markers.
Freshness labels explain how recently a fare was checked and what still needs confirmation. Original illustration for RoamWhim
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A flight price needs context. The label beside a fare explains how the number was obtained and what still needs to happen before it can be booked.

Live and recently checked

Live means the provider verified the fare during the current search. Recently checked means the fare was verified earlier and includes an age. Both can still change before checkout.

Estimated and unavailable

Estimated prices are directional and require confirmation. Unavailable means the displayed option can no longer be treated as bookable and should not lead to a stale handoff.

Provider not connected

If current fare information is unavailable, do not rely on placeholders or estimated booking prices. Refresh the search before comparing options or booking.