Flight search engines cannot truly 'realize' the impact of local events because they reveal nothing about the weight these events impose on local communities.
A low flight price doesn't mean that the small street vendor can operate normally during an international festival, or that residents will have access to transportation.
These platforms only show prices, not the distribution of inconveniences for small actors or residents.
For example, in Dakar, a major event can make commuting a real challenge for essential workers, even if flights are affordable.
We need to look beyond aggregates to understand who bears the burden of these large gatherings.