Kiwi.com Booking UI UX Design Lessons - Kiwi.com UI Breakdown

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Kiwi.comFlight Booking Process
Flight Booking Process
Clarity

Stepper reduces anxiety in multi step journeys

The top progress stepper clearly shows completed steps, current step, and upcoming steps. In long booking flows, uncertainty creates drop off. By visualizing progress, the interface turns a complex task into a structured journey. Users feel informed rather than trapped inside a process.

Stepper reduces anxiety in multi step journeys
Storytelling

Brand value is embedded inside the decision moment

The Guarantee included banner is placed directly inside the baggage selection area. Instead of promoting brand value on a separate marketing page, it appears exactly where trust matters most. This reinforces differentiation at the moment of financial commitment.

Brand value is embedded inside the decision moment
Error PreventionReal-World Match

Real world visuals improve policy comprehension

The baggage options use realistic suitcase imagery and dimension details. This real world match helps users instantly understand size differences without decoding abstract descriptions. It reduces cognitive load and prevents post purchase confusion.

Real world visuals improve policy comprehension
Progressive Disclosure

Persistent pricing builds transparency and trust

The total price and breakdown live on the right side throughout the step. Users always see the financial impact of their choices. The expandable price breakdown applies progressive disclosure to keep the interface clean while offering detail on demand. Visibility of cost strengthens trust and reduces surprise at checkout.

Persistent pricing builds transparency and trust
ConversionContextual Design

Contextual upsell solves a real user fear

The Lock price option is positioned beside the booking summary with a clear explanation of the benefit. It addresses a real anxiety, flight prices changing. This makes the upsell feel helpful rather than aggressive. When promotions solve contextual pain points, conversion increases naturally.

Contextual upsell solves a real user fear
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