[Google Flights API] `deep_search` search parameter causing search timeouts

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Updates from SerpApi 3

1. investigatingMay 21, 2026, 1:34 AM UTC

   We are currently investigating an issue affecting the Google Flights API where searches using the `deep_search` parameter may timeout. At this time, the issue appears to impact the majority of requests made with this parameter enabled. Public Roadmap: https://github.com/serpapi/public-roadmap/issues/2749 As a temporary workaround, we recommend omitting the `deep_search` parameter. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we work on a fix.

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2. monitoringMay 21, 2026, 4:06 AM UTC

   We have implemented a fix for the issue affecting Google Flights API searches using the `deep_search` parameter and are currently monitoring. At this time, searches appear to be processing normally again. Thank you for your patience while we worked to address this issue.

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3. resolvedMay 22, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC

   This incident has been resolved.

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