Travel platform Skyscanner has introduced ‘Explore with AI’ and ‘Road Trip Planner’, two new beta AI tools to help customers plan their next trip. The aim is to provide travelers with an intuitive, personalized experience. Continue reading to learn more about Skyscanner’s new AI travel planning tools.
AI is everywhere, and the travel industry is no exception. AI tools are increasingly popular for trip planning, with many travelers asking ChatGPT for personalized holiday recommendations.
1. Explore with AI
Instead of entering strict parameters such as fixed dates or airports, you can use conversational prompts (e.g., “help me find cheap flights to Japan in December” or “a warm holiday with beaches and family trips”).
- Personalized suggestions: The AI provides curated destination recommendations, trip duration, weather, and AI-generated insights (e.g., “September is typically 24% cheaper than December”).
- Usage: You can access this directly through the Skyscanner Explore with AI page.
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2. AI Road Trip Planner
Available in the desktop beta, this tool generates tailored driving itineraries based on your route preferences.
- Route styles: You can select themes such as scenic, cultural, adventure, or relaxed.
- Recommendations: The AI builds your route with suggested stops and points of interest, and pairs it with suitable car rental options for the journey.
“For more than 20 years, innovation has been at the heart of Skyscanner’s mission to be the world’s leading travel ally. As travelers navigate an increasingly complex travel landscape, we’re focused on building tools that help them plan and book with confidence. We’re experimenting with how AI can make every stage of the journey simpler and more intuitive, from discovering new destinations to planning road trips,” said Bryan Batista, CEO of Skyscanner.
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Additional AI-Driven Features
- Expanded DROPS: Skyscanner’s price drop feature analyzes 100 billion daily prices to surface flights that have dropped by at least 20% over the past seven days, triggering more frequent fare alerts.
- Enhanced Flight Tracker: Upgraded to provide real-time gate numbers, terminal details, and baggage belt information for millions of flights worldwide.
The tool is currently available across all English-speaking markets and on all devices, including desktops and mobile applications. Early testing showed strong engagement, with 60% of users viewing Explore with AI flight search results.
New AI Travel Planning Tools From Skyscanner, Tor Kjolberg reporting.