Travel platform Skyscanner has introduced a new integration with ChatGPT, allowing users to search and compare flights through a conversational interface. The feature is now available to users in India, marking a notable step in the growing use of AI-powered tools for travel planning.
The integration lets travellers look up flights without leaving the chat window or switching between multiple apps and tabs. Users can install the Skyscanner app inside ChatGPT’s app ecosystem and begin searching with simple natural-language prompts. For example, a traveller can type a request such as “find me the cheapest flight to Brazil in April”, and the system will return a list of available options.
The results include key details such as price, route, airline and travel duration, all displayed within the same conversation. Skyscanner says the information is updated in real time, making it easier for users to compare multiple fares quickly. The interface also supports follow-up questions, so travellers can refine their search by changing the destination, dates or departure city without starting over.
The company says the feature builds on its existing fare-comparison engine and adapts it to a more interactive, chat-based environment. Under the hood, it continues to pull data from Skyscanner’s network of airline partners, allowing the company to maintain broad coverage while simplifying the user experience.
Industry observers see this move as part of a wider shift toward AI-driven travel planning, where conversational tools help users make decisions faster and with less friction. By embedding its services directly into ChatGPT, Skyscanner is aiming to reduce the need for manual browsing across several websites and make the booking journey more seamless.
The company has also indicated that it is exploring additional AI applications across other stages of travel, including trip discovery and fare comparison. The rollout signals a broader push toward integrated digital ecosystems, where users can search, compare and plan travel within a single interface.
