How does TravelPlans monitor prices?+
We run automated searches on live flight data automatically. Free users get a check every 3 days; Premium users get daily checks. Every time we check, we score the results against your preferences and alert you if a price drops below your budget.
Do I need a credit card to sign up?+
No. The Free plan is completely free — no credit card, no trial period, no catch. You only need payment details if you choose to upgrade to Premium at A$9.99/month.
What's the difference between Free and Premium?+
Both plans watch prices for you automatically and alert you the moment a deal appears — the difference is speed and scale. Free covers 2 flight + 2 hotel trips, checked every 3 days — great for the occasional getaway. Premium (A$9.99/mo) checks twice a day so you catch price drops before they vanish, watches up to 10 trips at once, and lets you compare multiple departure cities and destinations in one search — for people who travel more.
How quickly will I be notified of a deal?+
After each scheduled check, if a result is found under your budget we send you an email straight away with your top matched flights and direct booking links. Results scoring 90%+ on your preference profile are flagged as Best Match.
Do I have to log in to book a flight?+
Yes. We email you the search results with a links to the result on the TravelPlans platform, you then click through to a reputable service provider to complete the booking. We never handle payment — we just find the deal and get out of the way.
Can I pause or cancel a watch?+
Yes, any time. Paused watches stop being checked but will count towards your active watch quota. Resume whenever you're ready. Watches also auto-cancel once the travel date passes.
What makes TravelPlans different from other online travel agents?+
Most online travel agents searches when you ask — you have to remember to check and search again for updated prices. TravelPlans monitors automatically on a schedule, scores every result against your personal travel preferences, and sends you an alert when something worth acting on appears. We do the watching; you just dream about where you're going.
Can I manage my watches through Claude or ChatGPT?+
Yes — TravelPlans connects to Claude and ChatGPT via MCP (Model Context Protocol). Once connected, you can create, list, pause, and cancel your price watches just by chatting. Claude works on all plans including free. ChatGPT requires a paid plan (Plus, Pro, Business or Enterprise) with Developer Mode enabled. Visit travelplans.app/connect for step-by-step setup.
Is my data safe when I connect an AI assistant?+
Yes. Your assistant can only see and manage your own watches — nothing else in your account. We never see your AI conversations, and you can disconnect at any time from your assistant's Connectors settings. Your watches stay safe in TravelPlans regardless of whether the AI connection is active.