Southwest Launches ChatGPT Flight Search for Free and Paid Users
Travelers can now search Southwest flights and compare dates in ChatGPT without a paid subscription. Booking and confirmation still happen on Southwest.com.
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Travelers can now search Southwest flights and compare dates in ChatGPT without a paid subscription. Booking and confirmation still happen on Southwest.com.
Emirates NBD’s free travel assistant uses Tripadvisor data to build personalised itineraries and highlight Visa offers, with no bank account needed.
ITM and BCD have created an AI adoption framework for travel managers, focusing on practical uses, governance and accountability, with more materials to follow.
America.gov will expand into first-time U.S. passport applications in 2027, as the federal government moves more travel-document services into a single AI-powered portal.
Emirates is developing robots that can recognize passengers, weigh and tag suitcases, and transport luggage, with a formal launch expected in early 2027.
U.S. travelers will be able to search and book hotels through Meta’s Muse, with Expedia remaining the merchant of record. A launch date has not been…
Accor is rolling out ALL Concierge across its website, app and messaging channels, with more booking, loyalty and voice features planned.
Sabre says its MCP server is already powering agentic AI travel shopping, booking and servicing for nearly 80 customers. The company positions MCP as the next…
Disney World is preparing a limited test of Google Cloud-backed hotel planning tools, combining flexible date searches, resort comparisons and optional AI recommendations.
Amadeus is working with Anthropic to bring travel content and selected applications into Claude, giving developers and travel professionals new ways to work with travel technology…
A bar in Beijing’s Zhongguancun tech district is giving customers free DeepSeek AI tokens instead of Wi-Fi, blending nightlife with China’s fast-growing AI culture.
U.S. hotel performance is beating expectations in 2026 as AI data-center construction creates unexpected demand for midscale and extended-stay properties.
Google has agreed to pay $10 million for a vast collection of internal Spirit Airlines business data through the bankrupt carrier’s asset auction. The company plans…
TUI says artificial intelligence is already delivering meaningful cost savings across customer service, pricing and technology while reshaping how travelers may discover and book trips.
Airbnb will add selected Tripadvisor Group tours and activities to its platform as it accelerates expansion of its Experiences business beyond accommodation.