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Skyscanner has long been known as the place to go for the cheapest flights – and now it’s offering a way to bag an even bigger bargain.The app has launched a new tool called DROPS, which finds return flights which have dropped by at least 20 per cent in the last week.Only available on the updated app, the tool could save holidaymakers time and hundreds of pounds when booking flights.To get these bargain flights, all users have to do is go on the DROPS tool and input where they want to fly from.The app then sifts through billions of travel prices to find the best flight price drops of at least 20 per cent to anywhere in the world.For example, when MailOnline Travel checked the Skyscanner app, and used the DROPS tool, for flights in May 2025, we found flights from New York to Gatwick for £404, down £315 from £719. We also found a return flight to Ibiza from London City Airport had dropped by nearly £200 from £830 to £639.Other flights to European cities from London airports also had huge savings. Skyscanner has launched a new tool called DROPS, which finds return flights which have dropped by at least 20 per cent in the last week. MailOnline Travel tested it out The tool could save holidaymakers time and hundreds of pounds when booking flights We found savings of up to £68 for Krakow, including a flight for the bargain price of £48. Flights to Pisa were reduced by £87We found savings of up to £68 for Krakow, including a flight for the bargain price of £48. Flights to Pisa were reduced by £87.Those flying from Birmingham and Liverpool airports could also enjoy huge savings.Flights from Birmingham to Verona leaving this month had dropped by £153, while flights to Alicante also leaving in April had dropped by £45.Speaking about the new tool, Laura Lindsay, Skyscanner’s Travel Expert, said: ‘We want to help cost-conscious travellers find and book that all important next trip with ease and confidence.‘With DROPS they have easy access to incredible deals at their fingertips, where they can be sure they’re getting a good bargain.’Skyscanner’s feature, which claims to scan up to 80 billion prices per day, is available on the 7.135 version in the app store.
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