00:00Do you love the thrill of finding a cheap flight?
00:02Well, those bargain flight deals are going to get harder to find
00:06thanks to AI taking over ticket pricing.
00:09Now carriers from Delta to Virgin Atlantic are deploying AI models
00:13that track dozens of variables in real time.
00:16Working with airlines, AI startups are feeding algorithms everything
00:20from oil price swings to competitor cancellations to the weather.
00:25That allows airlines to instantly reprice flights continuously
00:28and in real time if they want.
00:31So what does this mean for your next vacation?
00:34If you're flying a busy route, analysts say expect to pay more.
00:38AI ensures airlines don't sell a seat for a penny less than max value.
00:43But there is a silver lining.
00:45Fly off-peak and you might actually score a better deal
00:49as AI slashes prices just to fill the plane.
00:52It gets even wilder.
00:54AI is allowing airlines to squeeze more revenue out of seats
00:58even after you book.
01:00If demand surges, airlines might offer you a voucher to switch flights
01:04so they can flip your original seat to a last-minute traveler
01:08willing to pay top dollar for it.
01:10So the bottom line?
01:11If you want to score a flight deal, it'll be harder to find.
01:14And your best bet now and into the AI-powered future?
01:18Book early.
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