Google rolls out its AI ‘Flight Deals’ tool globally, adds new travel features in Search
What Happened
To get started, users need to describe where, when, and how they want to travel. Flight Deals will then use AI to display the best bargains available.
Our Take
This is table stakes, not innovation. Look, every travel site's been doing AI price prediction for years—Kayak, Skyscanner, Expedia all do this. Google's just leveraging their scale: they see every flight, every price change. The real advantage is integrating it into Search so you don't bounce to a competitor.
Users'll love the convenience. But honestly? Don't expect prophetic pricing wisdom. These models find deals the same way your price alert subscriptions do.
What To Do
Use it for quick checks if you're already in Search, but pair it with dedicated flight alert tools if you actually want the best deals.
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