Skyscanner launches AI travel discovery, road trip planning tools
Skyscanner is beta testing two AI tools: Explore with AI for personalized destination discovery using natural language, and a road trip planner that creates personalized driving itineraries. Early testing found 60% of users clicked through to view flight options. The company also expanded DROPS flight deal alerts, enhanced Flight Tracker, and rebranded its accommodations platform as Stays, increasing inventory from 3.5 million to over 5 million properties. CEO says AI aims to make travel planning and booking simpler and more intuitive.
Impact and considerations
Skyscanner's AI tools reflect the shift toward personalization and natural language interaction in metasearch, impacting travel search and booking experiences.
Key points
- Skyscanner tests AI tool Explore with AI for natural language search.
- Road trip planner creates personalized driving itineraries.
- 60% of users clicked through to view flight options in early testing.
- Accommodations platform rebranded as Stays, inventory increased to over 5 million.
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- PhocusWire / Phocuswright
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- First source publication
- 30 Jun 2026, 15:00
- Page published
- 13 Aug 2026, 08:13
- Last updated
- 30 Jun 2026, 15:00
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- PhocusWire All News：Skyscanner launches AI travel discovery, road trip planning tools (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 30 Jun 2026, 15:00