What hidden costs should I watch out for when booking budget airlines for a family trip to Orlando to visit Disney World?
Fan-out diagram
Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 2 of 2 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence. 36 queries are still being classified.
What the models actually searched
Each model answered the query with its own web search. These are the searches it ran, matched to the closest simulated query.
- Airline Family Seating Dashboard · transportation.gov
- Tips for Families and Links to Airline Webpages · transportation.gov
- Frequently Asked Questions · allegiantair.com
- Frontier Fare Exclusions | Fare Details · faq.flyfrontier.com
Semantic map
Every query placed by meaning (EmbeddingGemma 2, 256-d). Shaded regions are topics, nearby points are near-paraphrases, and a circle's size is how often the query came back.
Queries
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
spirit frontier allegiant baggage fees size limits family 2024 REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants an exact, detailed breakdown of baggage fees and dimensions for major budget carriers. | — | comparison_table | budget airline baggage fee comparison | 1x of 3 | |
budget airline hidden fees disney world trip orlando REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | To get a direct overview of unexpected fees charged by low-cost carriers when flying to Orlando for a vacation. | — | web_article | orlando airport transportation costs | 1x of 3 | |
budget airline extra fees list for family vacation REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a comprehensive list of hidden fees charged by budget carriers when traveling with family. | — | checklist | family seat selection fees | 1x of 3 | |
budget airline seat selection fees family sitting together RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user needs to know how much budget airlines charge to ensure family members can sit next to each other. | — | web_article | family seat selection fees | 1x of 3 | |
spirit frontier allegiant baggage fees comparison COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare baggage policies and prices across popular ultra-low-cost carriers. | — | comparison_table | budget airline baggage fee comparison | 1x of 3 | |
spirit frontier allegiant baggage fees family of four Orlando ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | To understand specific baggage pricing policies for the major budget airlines that fly to Orlando, scaled for a family. | — | comparison_table | total cost comparison airlines | 1x of 3 | |
how to avoid spirit airlines baggage fees with kids IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for practical tips and hacks to bypass extra baggage charges for a family. | — | how_to_steps | tips to avoid airline fees | 1x of 3 | |
are budget airlines actually cheaper for family trips COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | To weigh whether the base fare savings of low-cost carriers disappear once all extra family fees are added up. | — | buyers_guide | budget airline value for families | 1x of 3 | |
are budget airlines actually cheaper for families RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is questioning whether the low base fare actually results in savings once family extras are added. | — | web_article | budget airline value for families | 1x of 3 | |
spirit airlines vs southwest total cost family florida trip COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare whether a budget airline with added fees ends up more expensive than an airline like Southwest that includes bags. | — | comparison_table | total cost comparison airlines | 1x of 3 | |
how to avoid seat selection fees on budget airlines with kids IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | To find strategies or official policies regarding sitting together with children without paying extra seat fees. | — | how_to_steps | flying low cost with kids | 1x of 3 | |
how to pick seats together on spirit airlines without paying IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if young children can sit with parents on budget airlines without paying extra seat selection fees. | — | how_to_steps | tips to avoid airline fees | 1x of 3 | |
mco airport rental car hidden fees and tolls ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to identify additional unexpected travel costs related to ground transportation upon arriving in Orlando. | — | checklist | orlando airport transportation costs | 1x of 3 | |
spirit airlines carry on vs checked bag size limits and fees RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | To know exact dimension restrictions and penalty pricing for bags on low-cost carriers. | — | product_spec_sheet | budget airline baggage fee comparison | 1x of 3 | |
sanford vs mco airport budget airline flights orlando ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand the implications of flying into secondary airports like Orlando Sanford rather than MCO. | — | faq_page | orlando airport transportation costs | 1x of 3 | |
flying budget airline with toddler stroller car seat fees PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if bringing infant and toddler gear incurs extra charges on low-cost carriers. | — | faq_page | flying low cost with kids | 1x of 3 | |
mco airport ground transportation costs disney world uber rental car RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | To calculate the cost of getting from Orlando International Airport to Disney World after landing on a budget flight. | — | checklist | orlando airport transportation costs | 1x of 3 | |
best budget tips for flying with kids to disney world PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for practical advice specifically tailored to saving money on flights when traveling with children. | — | buyers_guide | flying low cost with kids | 1x of 3 | |
budget airline food and drink add on charges RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know how much low-cost carriers charge for inflight snacks and beverages for children. | — | pricing_page | ancillary and change fees | 1x of 3 | |
best tips for flying low cost airlines with toddlers PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | To get practical travel hacks tailored to families flying with very young children on cheap airlines. | — | forum/qna | flying low cost with kids | 1x of 3 | |
hidden costs of flying low cost carriers with kids REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user seeks specific insights on unexpected expenses incurred specifically due to children on budget flights. | — | web_article | flying low cost with kids | 1x of 3 | |
hidden fees flying budget airlines checklist REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a quick, comprehensive checklist of all potential extra charges to review before booking. | — | checklist | ancillary and change fees | 1x of 3 | |
flight change and cancellation fees budget airlines policy RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | To learn how much money is lost if a family member gets sick and a budget flight to Orlando needs to be rescheduled. | — | faq_page | ancillary and change fees | 1x of 3 | |
delta vs southwest vs spirit total cost family Orlando COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a realistic total cost comparison between legacy carriers and budget carriers for an Orlando trip. | — | comparison_table | total cost comparison airlines | 1x of 3 | |
disney world vacation extra expenses budget planning ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for a broader financial overview of unexpected costs associated with an Orlando theme park trip. | — | buyers_guide | family seat selection fees | 1x of 3 | |
budget airline snack and drink prices onboard IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | To find out if food and drinks cost extra and how much to budget for inflight refreshments with kids. | — | pricing_page | ancillary and change fees | 1x of 3 | |
do budget airlines charge for strollers and car seats IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the policy and potential fees for checking infant and toddler gear on low-cost airlines. | — | faq_page | flying low cost with kids | 1x of 3 | |
are budget airlines actually cheaper for families calculator IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a tool to calculate whether low-cost carrier base fares save money once bags and seats are added. | — | calculator/tool | budget airline value for families | 1x of 3 | |
total cost calculator budget airline vs delta american airlines family COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | To input family size and baggage needs to calculate the true price difference between budget and legacy airlines. | — | calculator/tool | total cost comparison airlines | 1x of 3 | |
Orlando airport transportation costs from SFB vs MCO ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to calculate ground transport expenses like rental cars or rideshares from different Orlando-area airports. | — | calculator/tool | orlando airport transportation costs | 1x of 3 | |
budget airline carry on size checker app review RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to read reviews on tools or methods used to verify strict budget airline bag dimensions. | — | review_roundup | budget airline baggage fee comparison | 1x of 3 | |
hidden fees budget airlines 2026 REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | To check for recent updates or increases in hidden fees charged by budget carriers. | — | review_roundup | ancillary and change fees | 1x of 3 | |
budget airline carry on size limits compared RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to verify baggage dimensions to avoid steep gate-check fees on budget airlines. | — | product_spec_sheet | budget airline baggage fee comparison | 1x of 3 | |
airline bundle deals vs ala carte fees family vacation RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | To determine if purchasing an airline bundle or package saves money compared to paying for bags and seats separately. | — | buyers_guide | family seat selection fees | 1x of 3 | |
avoiding airline change fees family travel emergencies IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand change and cancellation policies for budget airlines if a child gets sick before the trip. | — | forum/qna | tips to avoid airline fees | 1x of 3 | |
orlando airport brightline train vs rental car cost family COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare alternative transportation costs from Orlando International Airport to Disney World. | — | comparison_table | orlando airport transportation costs | 1x of 3 |
Passes
Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.
| Model | Pass | Target | Generated | Seconds | Tokens (in / out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 1 | 12 | 12 | — | 919 / 1,552 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 2 | 12 | 12 | — | 919 / 1,524 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 3 | 12 | 12 | — | 919 / 1,548 |