Google has launched a new AI tool to help users find flights more easily while securing the best fares.
The AI-powered search tool called Flight Deals is accessible within Google Flights, the company’s flight search portal where users can compare ticket prices and book tickets either directly through the airlines or other travel platforms.
“Flight Deals is designed for flexible travelers whose number one goal is saving money on their next trip,” Google said in a blog post on Thursday, August 14.
“Instead of playing with different dates, destinations and filters to uncover the best deals, you can just describe when, where and how you’d like to travel — as though you’re talking to a friend — and Flight Deals will take care of the rest,” it added.
Google is rolling out Flight Deals in beta. The AI tool will become available to users in India as well as the United States and Canada next week, as per the company. Users can start using Flight Deals by visiting Google Flights and clicking on the menu in the top-left corner.
The tech giant also clarified that the Google Flights page will continue to be operational alongside Flight Deals. It is also working on adding a new option that lets users filter out economy class tickets for trips in the US and Canada.
How to use Flight Deals?
Flight Deals is powered by Google’s advanced AI, the company said. It did not specify the AI model powering the search tool. The tool has been designed to “understand the nuances of what you’re looking for and identify matching destinations.”
This means that users can submit non-specific prompts such as ‘week-long trip this winter to a city with great food, nonstop only’ or ‘10 day ski trip to a world-class resort with fresh powder.’
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Flight Deals then taps into real-time Google Flights data to show users “relevant, up-to-date options from hundreds of airlines and booking sites.” “You’ll see the best bargains available that match your search, including destinations you may not have previously considered,” the company said.
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