- Google's new AI allows you to create personalized itineraries, search for cheap flights, and manage bookings all from one place.
- “Flight deals” expands to more than 200 countries and 60 languages, with conversational search on Google Flights.
- The AI agent mode incorporates real-time bookings with partners such as OpenTable, Ticketmaster or Booksy, and will add flights and hotels.
- In Spain and Europe the rollout is progressive, while AI Mode's Canvas is initially available on desktop in the US (Labs).
Google is raising the bar for travel planning with artificial intelligence, with functions ranging from the From creating customized itineraries to finding affordable flights and automating bookingsThe proposal aims to let technology do the heavy lifting, leaving travelers more time to decide and less time to compare tabs.
The company describes a clearly conversational and proactive approach: The user explains what they want, and the AI, powered by Gemini on Android Auto, translate that intention on routes, prices, accommodations, and relevant activities. In Spain and the rest of Europe, The rollout is gradualwhile some advanced capabilities remain in the pilot phase.
Canvas and AI Mode: personalized itineraries with real data
The core of the experience is in Canvas, within the so-called AI ModeThis view It allows you to create travel plans with up-to-date information: flight and hotel fares, photos and reviews from Google Maps, and links to reliable sources.all in a side panel that can be edited in real time.
With Canvas you can Request comparisons such as "hotel near brunch even if it's a bit far from hiking," and the AI readjusts the plan on the fly.saving the changes automatically so you can resume them later. It's a much more flexible approach that fits with how we actually search and make decisions.
For availability, Canvas is accessible on desktop in the US For those participating in the AI Mode experiment at Labs. In Europe, Google maintains a phased approach with no firm dates.which does not prevent other travel-related functions from being activated earlier.
“Flight deals”: conversational search to find bargains
The major new development on a global scale is Flight deals (Flight Deals), integrated into Google Flights. Instead of chaining filters, you type it just like you would with a friend: “I want a spring getaway to a city with good food and direct flight from Madrid.”
The AI interprets nuances such as approximate dates, desired weather, duration, or budget and returns instantly. relevant options Using real-time data from Google Flights. The stated goal: to help flexible travelers find affordable destinations without wasting their morning trying out combinations.
Google has extended this feature to more than 200 countries and territories and in more than 60 languagesincluding Spanish from Spain. Although the expansion is broad, the rollout is gradual by region and may appear in some users' interfaces before others.
How to make the most of it in Spain and Europe
For those planning long weekends, city breaks, or vacations with some flexibility: simply describe the idea of the trip, for example, “four days in May, nonstop flight"tight budget and destination with good weather." The AI will suggest routes and fares, and you can refine your search with preferences for schedules, layovers, airlines, and onboard services such as Free Wi-Fi on flights.
In addition, it relies on classic Google Flights features such as price alerts and recommendations on when to buy, which helps to decide with more context and less improvisation.
AI-powered bookings: restaurants, events, and more
Another key element is the “agent” type AI, designed to automate tasks that are time-consuming: booking restaurants, buying tickets, or scheduling beauty and wellness appointments. The user describes the need, and the AI checks availability on multiple platforms simultaneously.
The system displays a curated list with direct links to partners such as OpenTable, Resy, Tock, Ticketmaster, StubHub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, Booksy, Fresha and VagaroRestaurant reservations are being activated first in the US, while the rest of the verticals remain linked to the Labs program.
For Europe, Google maintains that these capabilities will arrive in a gradual and compatible with local services. Meanwhile, conversational search and comparison tools are already streamlining the most arduous part of planning.
Next steps: flights and hotels from AI Mode
Google has confirmed that It works to allow booking flights and hotels directly from AI Mode.incorporating rich contextual information: prices, schedules, room photos, amenities, and reviews. The company collaborates with partners such as Booking.com, Expedia, Marriott International, IHG and Wyndham, among others.
The idea is to make the process from beginning to end more integrated and coherent: inspiration, analysis of alternatives and purchase in a continuous flow, minimizing tab switching and blind decisions.
What changes for the European traveler
For those leaving from Spain or traveling within the EU, the biggest impact is practical: Less time fighting with filters and more control with searches in natural languageAI understands preferences, compares in real time, and adapts if conditions change on the fly.
It also opens the door to discover destinations that you may not have consideredBy combining weather, food, or activities with your budget and reasonable dates, it's a great tool. If you're traveling in a group, it's especially useful for coordinating disparate requirements without spending hours on spreadsheets.
Overall, Google is pushing the journey towards a conversational planning model, with automation where it adds more value (compare, book, remind) and human decisions where they really matter (priorities, tastes, spending limits). A balance that, if maintained, can significantly reduce the stress before each getaway.
The combination of itineraries with Canvas, "Flight Deals" on a global scale and AI-powered booking agent It creates a coherent and increasingly useful ecosystem; in Spain and Europe its arrival is gradual, but the leap in convenience is already noticeable: fewer clicks, more intention and better informed decisions.
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