Alex Dudov
⬤ Google (GOOGL) is taking its AI-powered travel features global with the worldwide launch of its AI Flight Deals tool. The feature is now live in more than 200 countries and supports over 60 languages, making it one of Google's most extensive international AI rollouts in consumer travel. The update also brings AI Mode for trip planning through Google's Canvas interface and introduces agent-style booking for restaurants and events in the U.S.
⬤ During the same trading session, online travel stocks saw notable declines. Expedia Group (EXPE) dropped 3.54% to $255.30, falling from earlier levels above $260. Booking Holdings (BKNG) declined 1.71% to $4,961.90. Both stocks showed intraday volatility with midday drops, though no direct connection to Google's announcement was confirmed.
⬤ The AI Flight Deals expansion gives Google Flights deeper functionality across trip planning, flight discovery, and local activities. With AI Mode and U.S. agent-style booking now included, the platform offers more automation and broader language coverage. These additions extend Google's reach into consumer travel while scaling its trip-planning ecosystem to a global audience.
⬤ The launch shows Google's continued push to integrate AI into its search and travel tools, expanding multilingual support and automated booking assistance. As these features grow, they could shift how users compare travel options and interact with digital platforms, adding fresh competition to a sector dominated by established travel marketplaces.
Alex Dudov
