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I reverse-engineered Google Flights & Skyscanner to build a natural language flight search engine
r/indiehackers
5/31/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyikko | https://hyikko.com | Flight Search Engine | Natural language search, flexible date/airport search, price/duration sorting |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty searching across many date/airport combinations
- Need for more flexible flight search options
Problems to Solve:
- Finding the best flights across multiple dates and airports
- Simplifying complex flight search processes
Potential Solutions:
- Natural language flight search interface
- Flexible date/airport search capabilities
- Improved UI/UX design
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Building a product that solves personal pain points
- Iterating based on user feedback
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Sharing product journey and seeking feedback
- Leveraging Reddit communities for early user acquisition
Monetization & Product:
- Starting as a side project and evolving into a full product
- Focusing on core functionality and user experience
User Engagement:
- Actively responding to user feedback and suggestions
- Continuously improving product based on real user needs