Travelers can now plan and book trips directly through Google’s AI Mode in Search, with new tools for tracking flight prices, booking hotels, and viewing costs in miles or points. The features went live on August 27, 2026, bringing the Google Flights price tracker, hotel booking with Google Pay, and rewards-point pricing into the chatbot experience.
Flight price tracking comes to AI Mode
The price-tracking tool from Google Flights is now built into AI Mode. You can tell the chatbot where you want to fly and when, and it presents options from more than 300 airlines and travel sites. If you then ask AI Mode to track prices, Google sends an email when prices change for your planned destination and travel dates.
This feature is live in all locations and languages where AI Mode is available, except for countries and territories in the European Economic Area.
Check flight and hotel costs in miles or points
Users everywhere can now use AI Mode to check how much a flight or hotel costs in miles or points. Tell the chatbot where and when you want to travel and you will see the flight cost in miles. For hotels, tell AI Mode you want to see the cost in reward points.
The feature initially works for options from a set of loyalty programs:
- Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines
- American Airlines
- Choice Hotels International
- Hilton
- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Google says support for Accor, Flying Blue, Hyatt, LATAM Airlines, and Lufthansa Group is coming soon.
Book a hotel stay through AI Mode
You can also book a hotel stay directly through AI Mode. After you enter details about your trip and preferences, Google displays hotel options alongside guest reviews. You can complete the booking using Google Pay.
This feature initially launches in the US in English and works with partner sites including Expedia, Marriott International, and Priceline. Google plans to roll it out in the coming weeks.
What this means for trip planning
The changes fold several existing Google travel tools into one conversational interface. Instead of switching between Google Flights, hotel search, and loyalty program dashboards, you can ask AI Mode to find options, watch for price drops, and compare what a trip costs in cash versus points. The airline pool for miles pricing covers major US carriers at launch, while the hotel side starts with Hilton, Choice, and Wyndham before expanding to Accor, Hyatt, and Lufthansa Group properties.
FAQ
Can I track flight prices in Google AI Mode?
Yes. Tell the chatbot where you want to fly and when, and it will show options from more than 300 airlines and travel sites. If you then tell AI Mode to track prices, Google sends an email when prices change for your destination and dates. This feature is live everywhere AI Mode is available except the European Economic Area.
Can I book a hotel through Google AI Mode?
Yes. After you enter your trip details and preferences, AI Mode displays hotel options alongside guest reviews. You can complete the booking using Google Pay. The feature initially works in the US in English with partners including Expedia, Marriott International, and Priceline, and rolls out more widely in the coming weeks.
Which loyalty programs work with the miles and points pricing feature?
At launch, the feature works with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines, Choice Hotels International, Hilton, and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Support for Accor, Flying Blue, Hyatt, LATAM Airlines, and Lufthansa Group is coming soon.
This article summarizes reporting from engadget.com.