As a launch partner for Microsoft Copilot Actions - announced by the tech giant at its 50th anniversary event in Seattle - Skyscanner is championing the potential of artificial intelligence to transform how travellers discover, plan and book their journeys. The partnership builds on Skyscanner's longstanding relationship with Microsoft, which sees Skyscanner Flights API power Microsoft’s Bing Flights.

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Introducing this new feature within Microsoft's AI companion, Copilot Actions is designed to complete tasks on users’ behalf — from finding flights to reserving tables and even booking concert tickets, this latest move represents a growing shift toward intelligent, action-based AI that blends seamlessly into everyday digital routines.

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As a global travel brand, innovations like Copilot Actions highlight a key opportunity for Skyscanner: making the complex process of trip planning simpler, more personalised and more discoverable for users. With AI rapidly evolving, the travel industry stands at the threshold of a fundamental change in how people search for and interact with travel information. The introduction of AI memory even enables individual traveller preferences to be recalled over time, delivering faster, more tailored recommendations that feel less like a search.

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However, AI integrations aren’t just about convenience — they’re about creating a more intuitive, connected journey for the traveller. The importance of seamless, intelligent search will only grow. This is a vital part of Skyscanner's continued mission to empower travellers through smarter technology, helping them explore the world with confidence and ease.

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“We’re entering a new era of travel search. Rapid developments in generative AI, travel retailing and social shopping are changing how travellers find inspiration and compare flight, hotel and car hire options. We’re excited to be a launch partner for Microsoft’s new Copilot Actions and to be part of the latest offerings in travel AI”. 

Piero Sierra, Chief Product Officer, Skyscanner

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Skyscanner's integration with Microsoft Copilot allows its trusted platform to be intelligently embedded directly into conversational, natural language experiences. For example, users might prompt Copilot with:

1. “Compare flight prices for different airlines flying from London to Madrid.”
2. “What are the best days to book flights for the lowest fare?”
3. “Show me flights with layovers in Singapore from Rome to Sydney.”

Behind the scenes, Skyscanner’s global flight data and dynamic pricing tools help fuel these results, surfacing the most relevant information without users needing to jump between websites or apps.

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This article was written in partnership with Skyscanner.