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Search Settings: Optimizing Your Search
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This article provides a guide on accessing and configuring the search settings within BookingPad to refine offer retrieval.
Accessing Search Configuration
- Click the Joystick icon on your BookingPad interface.
- Use the menu to adjust the search parameters as needed.
| Setting | Description | Configuration Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Limit Offer | Restricts the number of displayed offers per airline to the selected cabin count | Select the desired number of cabins from the drop-down menu |
| Preferred Number of Stops | Defines the maximum number of flight stops to include in the search results | Select the maximum number of stopsl |
| Request Timeout | Sets the maximum time (in seconds) the system will wait for an offer response | The default is 60 seconds |
| Avoid Disclosures | Instructs the search to ignore disclosure information, resulting in a faster response | Default is Off |
Search Mode Filters
The Search Mode setting allows you to filter the returned offers based on specific criteria.
| Search Mode Filter | Function | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest Flight | Returns only the lowest overall price per airline | — |
| Cheapest Flight by Cabin | Returns the lowest-priced flight for each available cabin type per airline | — |
| Combine Same Fares Only | Merges identical fare types (e.g., Economy Basic Plus) within the offer display | By default, all possible offers are combined |
| Cheapest Fare with Baggage Only | Filters offer to display only the cheapest fares that include baggage allowance | — |
After modifying any settings, Click the Save button located in the bottom right corner of the menu to apply your changes.
