Called Flight Deals, the new tool is available within Google Flights and is designed to help “flexible travelers” find cheaper fares. Users can type natural language queries into a search bar — describing how and when they want to travel — and the AI surfaces matching options.

Just tell Google what kind of trip you're looking for and its AI will sniff out deals that fit. In theory, it's perfect for people who don't care whether th

Some travelers know roughly where, when, and how they'd like to fly, but are open to a variety of options to get the best deal. Google says it has come up with a solution to assist them in their quest.