Google announced on Thursday that its conversational search experience, AI Mode, is gaining new capabilities for trip planning and booking. Users can now ask AI Mode to track flight prices, book hotels, and see the cost of flights and hotels in points or miles.
The update allows users to describe their desired flight details to AI Mode, which will then display options with current prices from over 300 airlines and travel sites. Users can choose to build an itinerary or request to track flight prices for specific destinations and dates, receiving email notifications if prices change. Flight price tracking is available in more than 180 countries.
For hotel bookings, users can converse with AI Mode about their trip and preferences to receive a list of options, including reviews. Once a hotel is selected, users can proceed to book through Google's integrated partners, completing the transaction with Google Pay. Hotel booking in AI Mode has begun rolling out in the U.S. in English, with offerings from various hotel chains and travel sites expected over the coming weeks.
Additionally, AI Mode can now display the cost of flights and hotels in points or miles, a feature that is available globally.