🕵️ The "Panic Algorithm" Explained
Airlines use sophisticated AI to track "Demand Velocity".
Result: You pay AED 200 more for the exact same seat.
🛡️ 3 Ways to Shield Yourself
1. The Device Switch
Search on your Phone first. When you are ready to book, open your Laptop (which hasn't been tracked yet). You will often see the original lower price.
2. The VPN Trick
Set your VPN location to a lower-income country (e.g., India, Egypt, or Romania). Flight prices are sometimes calibrated to the "Buying Power" of the user's IP address. A "Dubai" IP might see higher prices than a "Cairo" IP for the same flight.
3. The 24-Hour Hold (On Legacy Carriers)
Airlines like Emirates allow you to "Hold" a fare for 24-48 hours for a small fee (or free). Lock it in before asking your wife/husband. This freezes the price algorithm.
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📉 When Do "Surge" Prices Reset?
If you accidentally triggered a surge, wait 24 hours. The cookies usually reset, or the airline clears the temporary "hold" that your search created on their inventory.
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