Skyscanner has launched new beta AI tools and updated features to enhance travel discovery and booking.
The travel platform introduced “Explore with AI,” a
web-based tool that uses natural language prompts to generate personalised
destination and flight recommendations, including price insights, weather, and
travel tips; early testing showed strong engagement with 60% click-through to
flight options.
It also unveiled a “Road trip planner” that builds tailored
itineraries based on route style preferences such as scenic, cultural,
adventure or relaxation, while recommending car hire options.
Alongside these AI
tools, Skyscanner expanded its “DROPS” feature, surfacing more frequent flight
price reductions, and upgraded its Flight Tracker with real-time updates on
gates, terminals and baggage information.
Its rebranded “Stays”
platform now offers over five million accommodation options ranging from
hostels to luxury stays, aiming to make trip planning more flexible and
budget-friendly.
“For more than 20 years, innovation has been at the heart of
Skyscanner’s mission to be the world’s leading travel ally,” said Bryan
Batista, CEO of Skyscanner. “At a time when travellers are navigating 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 road trip planning. We’re also continuing to test and evolve
how we present flight information, including live flight tracking and trialling
mapping price insights. By combining our deep travel expertise with the latest
technology, our goal is to support travellers in making confident decisions and
creating trips that are right for them, transforming travel planning into a
seamless part of the adventure." -TradeArabia News Service