Google has quietly introduced that on September thirtieth, Ebook on Google for flights shall be discontinued in most international locations or areas outdoors the USA.
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 outdoors of the US, and the ROI to cope with it with legal professionals is just not price it. I’m simply guessing…
“Reservations made earlier than this date will not be impacted,” Google added.
However if in case you have questions on your present Ebook on Google reservation, you’ll be able to nonetheless contact the reserving accomplice in your reservation affirmation, in addition to Google.
This doesn’t appear to impression companies inside the USA.
Discussion board dialogue at Twitter.
Replace: A Google spokesperson despatched me this assertion, “Over the subsequent 12 months, we plan to part out the Ebook on Google characteristic for Flights. We initially provided this performance to offer individuals a less complicated method to purchase their tickets and to assist our accomplice airways and OTAs obtain extra bookings. Nevertheless, we’ve discovered over time that folks really need to guide immediately on accomplice web sites, and we at all times try to satisfy consumer preferences each time potential.”
Additionally, after March 31, 2023, Google will disable Ebook on Google for US Google Flights outcomes as effectively.
