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Google says Flight Deals will roll out in the U.S., Canada, and India next week.
Some travelers know roughly where, when, and how they’d like to fly, but are open to a variety of options to get the best deal. Google says it has come up with a solution to assist them in their quest.
The Alphabet (GOOGL) unit on Thursday announced an AI-powered search tool within Google Flights called “Flight Deals,” aimed at “flexible travelers whose number one goal is saving money on their next trip.”
“Instead of playing with different dates, destinations and filters to uncover the best deals, you can just describe when, where and how you’d like to travel—as though you’re talking to a friend—and Flight Deals will take care of the rest,” it said.
Google said Flight Deals, which uses “advanced AI to understand the nuances of what you’re looking for and identify matching destinations,” will roll out over the next week in the U.S., Canada, and India.
In another Google Flights update, the company said it’s adding a new option for users to exclude basic economy fares for trips in the U.S. and Canada. Basic economy tickets—which major airlines offer to compete with low-cost carriers like Spirit and Frontier—often have lower fares but also come with significant restrictions, including limitations on carry-on baggage, seat selection, and changes or cancellations.
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