David Chen

Senior Fare Analyst & Contributing Editor

11 years experience · Joined Camli in 2020

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About David

David Chen is a Senior Fare Analyst and Contributing Editor at Camli, specializing in airline revenue management, dynamic pricing models, and consolidator fare structures. Before joining Camli in 2020, David spent 7 years at United Airlines in revenue management, where he developed pricing algorithms for transatlantic routes. He holds a B.S. in Economics from UC Berkeley and an MBA from Wharton. David's analysis has been cited by The Points Guy, NerdWallet, and Bloomberg Travel. He personally audits every fare comparison published on Camli to ensure accuracy against live GDS data.

Areas of Expertise

Revenue managementDynamic pricingHidden city ticketingGDS systemsFare class optimization

Route Specialties

TransatlanticTranspacificDomestic US

Credentials & Education

✓MBA, Wharton School of Business
✓B.S. Economics, UC Berkeley
✓Former Revenue Manager, United Airlines

Published Articles

Recent articles written by David on Camli

Hidden City Ticketing Explained: Risks & Rewards

Published February 14, 2026

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Flight Booking Hacks That Actually Work in 2026

Published March 1, 2026

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Hidden City Ticketing for Holiday Travel 2026

Published March 20, 2026

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Cheapest Days to Fly During Peak Season 2026

Published February 25, 2026

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How to Find Flight Price Drops in 2026

Published March 5, 2026

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Other Team Members

Sarah Mitchell

Head of Travel Editorial

Priya Sharma

Destination Research Editor

Michael Torres

Chief Operating Officer

Jessica Wong

Customer Experience Director

Alex Rivera

Airline Industry Analyst

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Why Camli Finds Cheaper Flights

Camli is an IATA-accredited consolidator that purchases airline seats in bulk at wholesale rates. These fares are not published on metasearch engines like Google Flights or OTAs like Expedia. Our average fare is 47% below published prices across all tracked routes.

How Consolidator Fares Work

Airlines quietly distribute unsold inventory through consolidator networks to fill seats without publicly lowering prices. Camli surfaces these wholesale fares automatically, saving most travelers 40–70% on the same seats with official airline e-tickets.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Camli find flights cheaper than Google Flights?

Camli is an IATA-accredited consolidator that purchases airline seats in bulk at wholesale rates. These fares are not published on metasearch engines like Google Flights or OTAs like Expedia.

Are Camli tickets real airline tickets?

Yes. Every ticket booked through Camli is an official airline e-ticket issued directly by the carrier. Your booking appears in the airline's own reservation system.

Is Camli safe to book with?

Camli is operated by Planet Aero LLC, an IATA-accredited travel agency based in Secaucus, NJ. We've sold over 2 million tickets and hold a BBB A+ rating.

What airlines does Camli search?

Camli searches 200+ airlines including Delta, United, American, British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Air India, Singapore Airlines, and many more.

How much can I save with Camli?

On average, Camli customers save $480 per booking (47% off published fares). Savings vary by route, airline, and travel dates.