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Get AI-powered holiday travel tips

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

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Update January 23, 2024: At Microsoft, we are always updating and testing features to offer our users the best possible experiences and we experiment with new approaches to functionality. To improve the user experience and streamline our tools that empower creativity, Bing Image Creator is now Designer and Bing Chat is now Copilot. Create wow-worthy images with your words and AI with Designer and try Copilot, your AI-powered search assistant for the web.

The holidays are a popular time to travel. Whether you’re flying to your family’s house for the holidays or spending the holidays in an entirely new city, see how Copilot can offer AI-powered travel tips and much more.

Get holiday travel tips from Copilot

Copilot is a great way to get instant advice when it comes to holiday travel. Try these prompts in Copilot to get general AI-powered holiday travel tips:

  • How early should I get to the airport for a domestic flight on December 24ᵗʰ?
  • How can I fit all of my holiday gifts in my suitcase?
  • When is the best time to buy plane tickets for the holidays?
  • Can I bring a snow globe on an airplane?
  • How should I pack my holiday gifts in my suitcase?
  • Which airport in New York is least busy during the holidays?
  • Can I buy holiday gifts at LaGuardia Airport?
  • What is the best way to get to John F. Kennedy International Airport during the holidays?
  • What is the cheapest way to get to John F. Kennedy International Airport during the holidays?
  • How long is a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?
  • Are layovers worth it?
A family travelling by train for the holidays

Credit: Designer in Copilot

Ask Copilot to make holiday travel tables

Use Copilot to help you stay organized during your holiday travel planning. If you’re a visual learner, looking at tables can help you stay organized. Luckily, Copilot can make you organized tables in seconds. Try these prompts in Copilot for AI-powered travel assistance:

  • Create a table that compares the baggage fees for all major airlines.
  • Create a table that compares flying vs. driving from New York City to Miami for a family of five. Include columns for length of trip, cost, and other considerations.
  • Make a table of flights from Detroit to San Francisco for a two-week trip over the winter holidays. Include columns for airline, cost, departure time, arrival time, length of flight, leg room for standard seat, beverage service details, and cost of checking a bag.

Find plane or train tickets for the holidays with Copilot

Copilot is an excellent resource if you’re looking for help buying plane or train tickets to travel during the holidays. For AI-powered travel help, ask Copilot questions like these:

  • I want to fly home for the holidays on December 23ʳᵈ. Can you help me find a cheap flight from New Orleans to Chicago?
  • I want to take the train from New York to Boston on December 24ᵗʰ. Can you help me find cheap train tickets?
  • Can you help me find a plane ticket from Orlando to Philadelphia on December 21ˢᵗ that doesn’t have layovers?

Use Copilot for real-time flight updates

Holiday travel can be unpredictable due to poor winter weather. Use Copilot as your AI-powered travel assistant for real-time flight updates, including delays and gate changes. Copilot can also help you brainstorm alternate flight plans if your flight is canceled. Copilot will help you stay on top of your travel plans and make travel adjustments as needed.

AI’s top tips for safe holiday travel

To give you a sense of what AI like Copilot can do, we asked for three holiday travel safety tips. Here’s some of the practical advice it offered:

  • Secure your belongings and valuables: Use locks on your suitcases and bags. Avoid displaying expensive items in public. Make copies of important documents like your passport and keep them separate from the originals.
  • Staying alert and vigilant: Be aware of any suspicious activity. Avoid sharing sensitive information with strangers and stay informed about common travel scams in your destination.
  • Ensuring personal safety: Familiarize yourself with the local laws of your destination. Stay updated on any travel advisories or warnings issued by the government. Have emergency contact numbers handy and share your travel itinerary with a trusted individual.

Traveling during the holidays can be a seamless experience when you have the right tools and information at your fingertips. Thanks to AI-powered tools like Copilot, travelers can get advice and real-time updates, all tailored to their holiday travel needs. Try Copilot today for AI-powered travel assistance.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Essential items include travel documents, toiletries, appropriate clothing, comfortable shoes, electronic devices, chargers, and necessary medications. Also, consider bringing entertainment for the journey, like books or portable games.
  • Book your flights and accommodations in advance, look for promotional deals, and be flexible with your travel dates and destinations. Packing your own snacks and avoiding peak travel times can also help save on expenses.
  • Keep your belongings secure, stay alert and cautious of your surroundings, and avoid flaunting signs of wealth. Respect the local customs and laws of your destination and have travel insurance that covers unforeseen incidents.