Google is turning its AI Mode search experience into a more capable travel agent, adding flight price tracking, hotel booking and the ability to search for travel costs in loyalty points or miles.

The features, announced Thursday, push AI Mode beyond answering questions and into actively managing parts of the trip-planning and booking process. Users can now describe where and when they want to fly, and the chatbot will surface options from more than 300 airlines and travel sites with current pricing.

For travelers who want to wait for a better deal, AI Mode can track flight prices and send an email when fares change for the selected destination and dates. The flight tracking tool is powered by Google Flights and is available in all locations and languages where AI Mode operates, with the exception of countries and territories in the European Economic Area. Google said the feature is live in more than 180 countries.

Hotel booking through AI Mode is rolling out in the U.S. in English and will become available over the coming weeks. After users describe their trip and preferences, AI Mode displays hotel options alongside guest reviews and key factors. Travelers can then select a property and complete the booking through Google Pay, with the hotel or booking platform handling the reservation and any customer service.

Google’s integrated partners for hotel bookings include Booking.com, Choice Hotels International, Expedia, Hilton, Hotels.com, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Priceline, Trip.com and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. The Verge reported that the feature will also support additional partners beyond that initial list.

The company is also introducing points and miles search globally. Users can ask AI Mode to show flight costs in miles or hotel prices in reward points. For example, a traveler could say, “I want to travel from Atlanta to Miami using my AA miles. Help me find some options for nonstop flights departing Oct 9 and returning on Oct 12.”

The points and miles feature initially supports Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines, Choice Hotels International, Hilton and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Google said support for Accor, Flying Blue, Hyatt, LATAM Airlines and Lufthansa Group is coming soon.

A Push Toward Transactional AI

The updates signal a clear strategic shift for Google’s conversational search product. Rather than simply helping users find information, AI Mode is now positioned to handle parts of the transaction itself, from price monitoring to final booking.

By integrating Google Pay and partnering with major hotel chains and online travel agencies, Google is creating a closed loop where users can research, compare and purchase without leaving the chat interface. That could increase engagement and give the company more visibility into travel purchase intent.

The move also puts Google in more direct competition with dedicated travel platforms and with other AI assistants that have begun adding transactional capabilities. Expedia, Booking.com and Marriott gain access to Google’s AI Mode audience, while Google gains booking inventory and commission opportunities.

Points Search Expands Loyalty Utility

The points and miles feature addresses a common pain point for frequent travelers: understanding how many loyalty points are needed for a specific trip without manually checking each airline or hotel program. By showing reward costs directly in AI Mode, Google is making its search tool more useful for loyalty program members and potentially increasing stickiness among high-value travelers.

Google said the feature works by linking airline rewards accounts, though the company did not specify whether hotel loyalty accounts can also be linked. The initial partner list covers several major U.S. airline and hotel loyalty programs, with international programs like Accor, Flying Blue and Lufthansa Group slated for future support.

The phased rollout means availability will vary by region and language. Flight price tracking is the most broadly available feature, while hotel booking is initially limited to U.S. English users. Points and miles search is available globally, but only for the initial partner programs.