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Google introduces new AI travel search features for flight tracking, hotel bookings, and reward point estimates
The tools allow users to track airfare alerts, complete hotel bookings through third-party partners, and calculate costs using loyalty miles in AI Mode.
The short version
- Google added three AI Mode search features aimed at simplifying flight tracking, hotel reservations, and loyalty rewards usage.
- Users in the U.S. can now book hotels directly within search results through partners like Booking.com, Expedia, and Marriott.
- The updates allow searchers to track price changes via email and calculate flight or room costs using participating points and miles programs.
Key facts
- Google is introducing three travel-focused search updates to AI Mode, focusing on airfare price tracking, direct hotel bookings, and rewards points conversions.[CNET]
- Users can set up email alerts within AI Mode conversations to monitor flight prices for specific destinations and dates.[CNET]
- Direct hotel bookings can be completed inside AI Mode via partner platforms including Expedia, Booking.com, Marriott, Hilton, Choice Hotels, and Wyndham.[CNET]
- The points and miles search feature supports loyalty programs from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines, Hilton, Choice Hotels, and Wyndham.[CNET]
- The hotel booking and rewards features are currently available in the U.S. in English.[CNET]
What remains uncertain
- The specific timeline for when the new features will expand globally remains unannounced.[CNET]