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> **Original source:** https://www.going.com/comparison/secret-flying

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Since 2015, Going has saved travelers millions of dollars in airfare (but don't just take our word for it; you can read [reviews](https://www.going.com/reviews) here). We’re talking an average savings of $550 on international economy flights, $200 on domestic economy flights, and up to $2,000 on international business class flights—and while we think we’re the best at what we do, we know you have other options.   

Here’s how Going compares to Secret Flying.

## What is Secret Flying? What does Secret Flying do?

Secret Flying was founded in 2014 by Tarik Allag. It’s a website (and a smartphone app) that focuses solely on “mistake fares” (which they calso call “error fares”). The site’s algorithm specifically looks for flights that have accidentally been priced much lower than the airlines intended. Users then book flights directly with one of Secret Flying’s partner OTAs.  

People can subscribe to get notifications for specific departure or destination airports via email, social media, or the mobile app. Most Secret Flying deals are for economy class, though they also occasionally find deals on premium economy, business, and first class tickets. 

## How much does Secret Flying cost?

Secret Flying is free. They make money when you book a flight by clicking though one of their links. In contrast, Going makes money by charging a membership fee, which means we're never tempted to flood your inbox with bad deals in the hope you'll book it. We never pressure you to book a deal. Our only goal is to send you a deal you'll love.

## Is Secret Flying legit? Is it worth it?

Secret Flying is a legitimate company. There are only three reviews on Trustpilot, with an average rating of 4 out of 5. Online reviews aren’t numerous, but they’re generally positive—it’s hard to complain about a free service. One review, however, claims the service doesn’t actually find deals on its own, but rather grabs them from other similar services (thereby re-routing the booking commissions).

## Canceling your Secret Flying account

Since it’s free to use and subscribe, canceling is as simple as unsubscribing.

## How does Secret Flying’s service compare to Going?

Going costs more than Secret Flying (everything costs more than a free service). And while we do include Mistake Fares in our alerts, they’re not the only deals we’re looking for. Additionally, Going serves more than six times the number of airports that Secret Flying does so no matter where you are in the US, you're likely close to one of the 183 airports we serve.

If you travel mostly in economy, Going's Premium service includes Weekend Getaway trips, Mistake Fares, and both domestic and international deals. And if you prefer the big seats up front, Elite has you covered with amazing deals in premium economy, business, and first class.