App Showcase: Airclub - Flight Deals

What it does

Airclub is a subscription service designed to help travelers save money on flights. The app's core function is to monitor airfare from a user's chosen home airports and alert them to significant price drops, mistake fares, and hidden deals. Instead of requiring users to search manually, Airclub curates and delivers these deals, focusing on popular destinations and quality airlines.

Where it shines

Airclub excels in its structured and persuasive onboarding flow. The process is long but purposeful, guiding the user from general interest to a personalized value proposition. A key moment occurs at 02:24, where after an extensive quiz, the app presents a bar chart that quantifies the user's potential savings. This makes the benefit concrete right before the paywall appears at 03:22. The main app is clean and focused, with a clear dashboard (03:51) that surfaces deals without overwhelming the user.

UX highlights

• Guided Personalization: The multi-step quiz (starting at 00:40) effectively gathers preferences, making the eventual deal alerts feel highly relevant.
• Clear Value Visualization: The savings comparison screen (02:24) uses a simple bar chart to instantly communicate the app's core value proposition.
• Effective Filtering: The filter options (04:51) are comprehensive yet simple, allowing users to narrow down deals by price, month, trip length, and interests like "Beach" or "Foodie."
• Watchlist for Retention: The dedicated Watchlist feature (05:33) gives users a reason to return by letting them track specific destinations they're interested in.
• Clean Deal Details: The deal detail screen (e.g., 03:55) presents the flight itinerary, airline, and a price comparison bar in a clean, easily scannable format.
• Delightful Micro-interactions: The animated "Welcome" on the post-subscription screen (03:40) is a nice touch that adds a bit of polish and personality.

Monetization & growth

Monetization is central to the user journey. The entire onboarding funnel is designed to lead the user to a paywall (03:22) that offers a 7-day free trial for a premium subscription. The app presents two clear options, Monthly and Yearly, with a "75% OFF" tag to anchor the yearly plan as the better value. A rating prompt is cleverly integrated into the onboarding flow at 02:49, framed with social proof to encourage positive reviews.

Who it’s for

This app is for flexible, budget-conscious travelers who prioritize low fares over specific travel dates. It's ideal for people with a list of dream destinations who are willing to book 2-6 months in advance to secure the best price. The UX is simple enough for casual travelers, but the focus on deal hunting also appeals to frequent flyers looking to maximize their travel budget.

Notes & opportunities

While the onboarding is effective, its length could be a point of friction for some users. The immediate sign-up requirement at 00:07 might cause some drop-off before users experience the personalization quiz. In the main app, while the deal cards are clear, there's an opportunity to add more context directly on the card, such as the airline or whether the flight is non-stop, to reduce the need to tap into every deal.