# Customized Deal-Finding Travel Apps 'Skeedu' Pinpoints the Best Deals for the Optimal Getaway By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-07-14 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skeedu References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/skeedu?utm_campaign=startup-39333&utm_medium=atom&utm_source=newsfeed) & [skeedu](http://skeedu.com/?ref=betalist) Consumers are no longer satisfied with promises of the best price on airline websites given the ubiquity of aggregator platforms, which is seeing new platforms like 'Skeedu' come about to ensure users are always connected to the optimal deal. The platform works by searching the major airlines, travel sites and even budget carriers to help users pinpoint the [best deals possible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fare-bear). This enables travelers to [create their own trip preferences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pogo-travel) and find the best deals without having to search various websites endlessly in a process that can sometimes go on for days or weeks. The 'Skeedu' travel deal platform speaks to the growing consumer preference to [DIY their own travel bookings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trameter) to save money and ensure they can get away whenever their schedule permits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customized Travel Apps:** Apps that personalize travel experiences are gaining popularity. - **Deal-finding Platforms:** Platforms that provide customized deals are becoming more popular among travelers. - **DIY Travel Bookings:** The preference of travelers to plan and book their own trips is on the rise. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel Industry:** The travel industry is rapidly evolving due to the rise of personalized travel technology. - **Technology Industry:** Customized deal-finding apps are redefining the way consumers search for flight and hotel deals. - **E-commerce Industry:** Online travel platforms are disrupting traditional travel agents and transforming the e-commerce landscape. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Detailed Travel-Planning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/80daysme.md) - [Travel Planning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-trip-1.md) - [Instant Accommodation Bookings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-travel-agent.md) - [Interest-Specific AI travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itinerarytoday.md) - [AI Travel Planning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backpackk.md) - [Travel Package Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holicay.md) - [Romantic Getaway Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovu.md) - [Solo Travel Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pricelines-solo-explorer.md) - [Budget Vacation Rental Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vacayhub.md)