Say hello to KAYAK.ai, our test lab for AI-first features that’ll make our product even more personalized and conversational. In other words, it’s our tech team’s playground for innovation (their words, and we’re into it). We’re in its early days, testing and trying things out like only we know how (it’s in our DNA). But for those obsessed with this tech – we’re happy to give you an opportunity to play around too.
KAYAK.ai is really for our AI-obsessed users and travel hackers, so they can enjoy our most experimental products and features. At the same time, they’re helping us crack new and better ideas with every prompt. What works best on KAYAK.ai will graduate to KAYAK.com for everyone to use.
But in a world of AI tools, what makes ours unique? Besides being backed by KAYAK data, KAYAK.ai is the only place that offers real-time pricing in conversational search (the others rely on cached data). Knowing how much you’re about to spend can make or break a trip, especially in this economy, and we’re making sure our travelers are getting the info they need.
Ready to road test?
Head over to KAYAK.ai and try prompts like:
- “Which weekend in October has the cheapest flights from Boston to London?”
- “When should I fly to Chicago for a 4 day trip?”
- “I’m looking for flight options from NYC to London from May 3 to May 8”
- I am looking for a hotel in New York with free breakfast. Checking in May 3 and checking out May 6
Put away the crystal ball.
Imagine if there was an agentic AI experience dedicated to travel planning, powered by a site you know and trust. One that knows your travel habits so well that it feels like a trusty sidekick. One with a perfect memory for your preferences. One that can not only tailor to you but also allows you to access trip modifications and customer support in just a few taps. Sounds great, right? KAYAK.ai will help us get there.
KAYAK.ai helps us fill in a knowledge gap. On our traditional site and app, we don’t yet have a full picture of travelers’ intent. But with KAYAK.ai and conversational search, the game changes. We’ll have a lot more context to understand the details of a search and therefore can provide even more relevant and helpful results.
We’ve always been trail blazers when it comes to travel innovation. We have to be: KAYAK is used by some of the smartest, savviest travelers in the world. So with AI kicking doors open – the best is yet to come.
ICYMI. This isn’t our first rodeo with AI. We’ve been using AI and machine learning since KAYAK was born in 2004. More recently, we’ve launched AI features like KAYAK Price Check and Ask KAYAK, and we’ve integrated with ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, among others. You’ll continue to see us on the front lines with innovators while we chart our own course too.
