# AI-Powered Airfare Agents 'BoltFare' Offers a Convenient Way to Make Intelligent Travel Bookings By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-01-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-travel References: [wersm](http://wersm.com/chatbot-helps-find-cheap-air-fares/) & [boltfare](https://www.boltfare.com/) Consulting a travel agent on booking a trip has its advantages, but even the most seasoned in this industry would have a difficult time competing with the speed and efficiency of an artificially intelligent travel agent. 'BoltFare' is the name of one [AI-powered travel agent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-travel-assistant) that makes it possible for [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-ai-assistant) users to log into Messenger and instantly get [personalized, cost-effective airfare options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fare-bear). When chatting with BoltFare, one only needs to specify a place of departure, an ideal destination and a time. The bot operates as part of a "freemium" service, meaning that a user may search for and watch one desired destination at a time and receive up to three flight notifications each month. For more search results, an an unlimited airfare search plan can be purchased for $5. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **AI-powered Travel Agents:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop AI-powered travel agents that can provide personalized, cost-effective airfare options to users. - **Messenger-based Travel Booking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create messenger-based platforms for users to easily book travel reservations and receive flight notifications. - **Freemium Travel Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer freemium travel services where users can access basic travel information for free and purchase premium plans for additional features and benefits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel and Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate AI technology into the travel and tourism industry to enhance the booking process and improve customer satisfaction. - **Messenger Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with messenger platforms to create seamless travel booking experiences through AI-powered agents. - **Freemium Service Providers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand into the travel industry by offering freemium services that cater to users' travel needs and preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Travel Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayak.md) - [AI-Powered Travel Booking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartrip-ai-travel-assistant.md) - [AI Travel Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-chatbot.md) - [AI-Powered Travel Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wanderboat-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Travel Planning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-ai-trip-creator.md) - [Pilot AI-Powered Traveler Resources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayakai.md) - [AI-Powered Travel Chatbots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripgen.md) - [AI-Powered Travel Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karambol-travel-guide.md) - [AI-Powered Trip Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-trip-planners.md)