Google Expands AI-Powered Flight Deals Globally, Unveils Enhanced Travel Features

The tech giant Google announced on Monday that it is expanding the availability of its AI-powered Flight Deals tool globally, adding the ability for users to organize travel plans with its Canvas tool in AI Mode, and launching agentic booking capabilities to more people. The company first launched Flight Deals back in August in the U.S., Canada, and India, and now the AI-powered search tool within Google Flights is being rolled out to more than 200 countries and territories worldwide, including the U.K., France, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, Japan, and Korea. According to Google, users can now use the built-in Canvas tool to create travel plans in AI Mode, which allows them to organize their travel plans in a more visual and intuitive way. The company also stated that Flight Deals will use AI to display the best bargains available to users, who can describe where, when, and how they want to travel to get started. The tool is also getting support for more than 60 languages, making it more accessible to users around the world. "By expanding Flight Deals globally, we're making it easier for people to find affordable destinations and plan their trips," said a Google spokesperson. "We're also excited to introduce Canvas in AI Mode, which will help users to visualize and organize their travel plans in a more intuitive way." The expansion of Flight Deals is part of Google's efforts to make travel planning more accessible and user-friendly. The company has been investing heavily in AI-powered tools to help users make informed decisions and plan their trips more efficiently. With the addition of Canvas in AI Mode, users will be able to create customized travel plans that take into account their preferences and budget. The global rollout of Flight Deals is significant, as it will make it easier for people to find affordable destinations and plan their trips. According to a report by the World Tourism Organization, international tourist arrivals reached 1.5 billion in 2019, and the number is expected to continue growing in the coming years. With the expansion of Flight Deals, Google is positioning itself to capitalize on this trend and become a leading player in the travel industry. Google's expansion of Flight Deals is also seen as a response to the growing demand for AI-powered travel tools. According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global AI-powered travel market is expected to reach $13.6 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 34.8% during the forecast period. With its expansion of Flight Deals, Google is well-positioned to take advantage of this trend and become a leading player in the AI-powered travel market. The current status of Flight Deals is that it is now available in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide, and users can access it by searching for "Flight Deals" on Google Search. The tool is also available in more than 60 languages, making it more accessible to users around the world. Google has not announced any specific plans for further developments, but it is expected to continue investing in AI-powered tools to make travel planning more accessible and user-friendly.