Skyscanner has introduced new AI-powered planning tools and updated several traveller features as it expands its travel discovery platform.
The latest additions include two beta AI tools – Explore with AI and Road Trip Planner – alongside enhancements to its Drops fare alert feature and Flight Tracker.
Explore with AI allows travellers to search for destinations using natural language prompts rather than fixed dates and locations. Users can enter requests such as finding affordable flights to a country during a particular month and receive destination recommendations with information on fares, weather, flight times and seasonal travel trends. The feature is currently available in English-speaking markets.
Road Trip Planner generates personalised driving itineraries based on travellers’ preferred routes and interests, while also recommending car hire options. Users can choose itineraries focused on scenic drives, cultural attractions, adventure activities or relaxed journeys. The tool is currently in beta on desktop across all markets.
Skyscanner has also expanded its Drops feature, which highlights flights that have fallen by at least 20 per cent over the previous seven days. According to the company, the update increases the number of daily fare alerts available through the app.
The Flight Tracker feature has also been enhanced to provide additional real-time information, including departures, arrivals, gate numbers, terminals and baggage belt details.
Bryan Batista, CEO of Skyscanner, said: “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.”
