As reported by TechCrunch, Google has unveiled an exciting update to its AI Mode, incorporating comprehensive travel planning and booking features. Now, users can effortlessly inquire about flight fares, reserve hotels, and manage travel expenditures using miles or points, all through intuitive, natural-language conversations.
AI Mode now harnesses real-time pricing data from over 300 airlines and travel websites, enabling seamless flight price monitoring across more than 180 countries. When it comes to hotel reservations, AI Mode has forged partnerships with ten leading hotel booking platforms, such as Booking.com, Expedia, Hilton, and Marriott International. This integration allows users to browse room options, scrutinize cancellation policies, and finalize payments using Google Pay, all within the conversational interface.
Moreover, AI Mode facilitates the display of flight and hotel prices in terms of points or miles, solidifying its role as a sophisticated AI travel assistant.