Google has introduced three new ways to plan and book travel through AI Mode in Search: flight price tracking, points and miles rates for flights and hotels, and hotel booking.
AI Mode already provides real-time data for comparing flights and hotels, travel recommendations from across the web, and itinerary planning. The latest update adds the ability to track flight prices, view rewards rates, and book hotels within AI Mode.
Flight price tracking
Google has brought the price tracking feature from Google Flights to AI Mode, allowing users to set up price alerts while chatting. Users can describe where and when they want to travel, and AI Mode will show flight options with the latest prices from more than 300 partner airlines and travel sites.
Users can also build a complete itinerary in AI Mode and purchase tickets through the airline’s website or their preferred booking platform. To track prices, they can ask AI Mode, “track these flight prices for me.” After confirming the request, users will receive an email when prices change for the specified destination and dates.
Points and miles rates
AI Mode can now show the cost of flights and hotels in points or miles. Users can specify their destination, travel dates, and rewards program to find matching options.
For example, users can ask, “I want to travel from Atlanta to Miami using my AA miles. Help me find some options for nonstop flights departing Oct 9 and returning on Oct 12”. AI Mode will show the miles required for matching flights using the latest data directly from its partners.
The feature also works with hotels. Users can tell AI Mode where and when they are traveling and ask for the points required through a specific rewards program. When they are ready to book, they can follow a link to the partner website and complete the rewards redemption.
Hotel booking
AI Mode now supports hotel booking in Search. Users can provide details about their upcoming trip and hotel preferences to get a visual list of options with:
- Guest reviews
- Key factors for comparison
After selecting a hotel, users can ask AI Mode to help complete the booking. They can select a room type, review details such as the cancellation policy, and complete the booking through Google Pay by selecting “Continue on Google” next to an integrated partner.
For hotel bookings through AI Mode, the hotel or booking platform acts as the merchant of record and handles customer service.
Availability
Flight price tracking in AI Mode is available in more than 180 countries and territories.
Viewing points and miles rates in AI Mode is available globally. Initial support includes:
- Alaska Airlines / Hawaiian Airlines
- American Airlines
- Choice Hotels International
- Hilton
- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Support for the following will be added in the coming weeks:
- Accor
- Flying Blue
- Hyatt
- LATAM Airlines
- Lufthansa Group
Hotel booking in AI Mode has started rolling out in the U.S. in English and will be available over the coming weeks with:
- Booking.com
- Choice Hotels International
- Expedia
- Hilton
- Hotels.com
- IHG Hotels & Resorts
- Marriott International
- Priceline
- Trip.com
- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts