Google Introduces New Tools to Find Cheap Flights and Streamline Travel Plans

In anticipation of the warmer months and the resulting surge in vacation planning, Google has unveiled several new features designed to assist users in finding affordable flights and creating an itinerary. These new tools will be available on various platforms, with a primary focus on smartphone users seeking convenient travel solutions.

The most significant development is the addition of a price guarantee badge to Google Flights. This badge indicates that the current ticket price is the lowest it will be for that day. Google will monitor the price point daily until the departure date, and if the price drops, Google Pay will refund the difference. However, this badge is part of a pilot program, and its availability will be limited, extending only to flights departing from the United States.

On the other hand, Google Search is getting a Stories-like feature for hotel listings. Users will be able to swipe through a series of images to get an idea of what the hotel will be like prior to booking. Alongside this feature, user reviews and the location's website will be displayed on-screen, as well as a booking button. The third update to Google Search involves adding prices for local tourist attractions and tour companies, coupled with booking links. Under famous locations, users will find suggestions for related experiences, almost replicating a mini city-wide tour.

Finally, Google Maps is set to receive a Recents tab for desktop users. This tab will display recently searched locations on the left-hand menu, enabling users to save them to a list or share them with friends for future reference. The Recents feature will be rolled out globally in the coming week, but there's no information yet about its implementation on mobile devices. Google Maps is also introducing other travel tools, such as Immersive View and the AR-based Live View.

The Google Search updates are already being implemented on mobile, although not all of them were accessible at the time of writing. While the hotel Stories slideshow was available for use, the flight guarantee badge and tourist attraction prices were not. Further details regarding the expansion of the badge pilot program to other countries or US inbound flights will be provided when available.

As vacation planning ramps up, it is recommended that travelers familiarize themselves with other useful tools Google has to offer. For instance, Google recently introduced extreme heat alerts to Search, informing users about upcoming heatwaves and providing tips on staying cool. Additionally, Google Maps offers a tracking tool that enables users to share their location with friends in case they become lost.

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