A free browser extension revealing true flight costs, including all hidden fees.
Product memo
Travelers booking flights online often encounter bait-and-switch pricing. BaggageIQ solves this by integrating directly into major flight sites, instantly recalculating the total cost. It factors in baggage, seat selection, and credit card benefits, replacing misleading initial prices with the actual amount due. This transparency acts as a specific wedge against platforms that obscure final costs.
For who
Travelers booking flights online
Solves what
Misleading flight prices by showing real total cost including fees.
- Real-time cost overlay
- Baggage & seat fee calculation
- Credit card benefit integration
In their own words
You paid for a ticket. You also paid for bags.
The bait fare gets a red correction. The number you'll actually pay takes its place.
Commercial cues
Model
usage based
Free tier
Yes
Trial
No
Pricing Strategy
BaggageIQ monetizes through platform fees on completed transactions.
- • A no-cost model removes all friction for user adoption.
- • Focuses on user value, avoiding monetization for broader reach.
- • Usage-based pricing follows actual activity.
Operator context
Operating setup
Team
Indie / lean
LLM classification
Founded
Mar 2026
Platform
Browser extension
Audience
Consumers
Social footprint
Tech stack
Builder Strategy
- Strategy Type
- Niche Specialist
- Stage
- Bootstrapped Lean
- Effort
- Solo Buildable
About BaggageIQ for Safari Expand
BaggageIQ offers a free browser extension designed for travelers booking flights online who are tired of hidden fees. It directly addresses the frustration of misleading flight prices by showing the actual total cost, including baggage and seat selection fees, and even integrating credit card benefits.
This tool works on 6 major flight sites, providing real-time cost overlays. Its positioning as a free utility creates a strong adoption wedge, prioritizing user transparency over traditional monetization models in the flight booking ecosystem.