Summary:
Airial uses AI to create detailed travel itineraries including flights, hotels, and daily activities
Founded by ex-Meta engineers, the tool offers personalized plans based on user preferences
Trained on DeepMind's AlphaGeometry, Airial combines AI inference methods with LLMs
Raised $3 million in seed funding from top investors like Montage Ventures and Peak XV
Future plans include mobile apps and enhanced social features for collaborative planning
The Rise of AI in Travel Planning
The travel industry is witnessing a surge in AI-driven startups, each aiming to simplify the way we plan our trips. Among these, Airial stands out by offering an end-to-end travel planning solution. Founded by ex-Meta engineers Archit Karandikar and Sanjeev Shenoy, Airial leverages advanced AI models to create detailed travel itineraries, including flights, hotels, and daily activities.
How Airial Works
- Instant Trip Function: Quickly generates a comprehensive travel plan based on your preferences.
- Daily Itineraries: Suggests places to visit and eat, tailored to your tastes (e.g., vegetarian options).
- Map View: Shows distances between points, transfer times, and nearby day trips.
- Social Integration: Add items from blogs, TikTok, or Reels to your itinerary.
Behind the Scenes
Airial's AI models are trained on DeepMind's AlphaGeometry paper, combining inference methods with LLMs to build travel plans. The startup has raised $3 million in seed funding, backed by Montage Ventures, South Park Commons, and Peak XV.
Future Plans
- Launching iOS and Android apps.
- Adding verticalized search for hotels, activities, and influencer videos.
- Enhancing social features for collaborative trip planning.
Image Credits: Airial
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