Key points
- Sabre Corporation, PayPal and Mindtrip are launching an AI-powered travel booking platform.
- The new system uses agentic AI that can plan, book and manage trips in one conversation.
- Travelers can search, get recommendations and pay without switching websites.
Sabre Corporation, PayPal and Mindtrip have partnered to create a new AI-powered travel booking experience that aims to make planning and paying for trips much simpler.
The companies say their new platform, launching in Q2 2026 will allow travelers to plan, book and pay for trips in one smooth conversation with an AI assistant.
How It Works
Instead of jumping between different websites to search for flights, compare prices and complete payment, travelers can simply chat with an AI travel assistant on Mindtrip’s platform.
For example, a user could type: “I want to go to Japan in July.” “My budget is $2,000.” “I prefer direct flights.”
The AI will then suggest personalized flight options, answer follow-up questions, adjust recommendations instantly and allow the traveler to book and pay without leaving the chat.
Hotel bookings will be added after the initial launch, which will first focus on flights.
What Makes This Different?
This system uses what the companies call “agentic AI.” That means the AI doesn’t just give suggestions it can actually take action, such as completing bookings and managing changes.
Behind the scenes, Sabre provides the large-scale travel technology that connects to hundreds of airlines and millions of hotel listings.
At the same time, PayPal handles the payment part. Travelers can securely check out using PayPal’s digital wallet, including options like Pay Later. Identity verification and payment protections are built into the process.
This new partnership aims to combine everything into one continuous AI conversation from idea to payment.
The companies believe this could represent the future of travel booking: faster, more personal and easier to use.
If successful, this AI-powered system could change how people plan trips by turning travel booking into a simple chat instead of a multi-step process.
Shahriena Shukri is a journalist covering business and economic news in Malaysia, providing insights on market trends, corporate developments, and financial policies. More about Shahriena Shukri
