Travel is exciting. Taking flights. New places to visit. New food to taste. New people to meet.
But the process of getting from point A to point B can sometimes create anxiety. Unfamiliar airports. Flight status. Getting to the hotel.
Digital travel platform Agoda has just rolled out a suite of smart app features to take the friction out of your next getaway.
Here are five reasons why these updates can make the app become your new favorite travel companion:
1. Real-time journey updates
Hands up if you have ever stared at airport departure screens to check your gate and flight status. Help is at hand as Agoda has introduced real-time flight visibility on iOS and Android. Once your flight is locked in, the app automatically delivers live updates throughout your journey. You’ll get alerts on:
- Flight status changes
- Gate and terminal numbers
- Check-in counter locations
- Baggage carousel assignments
With an average of just two to three highly relevant notifications per booking, it keeps you informed without spamming.
2. Photos that talk back
Choosing a hotel can be like stock picking. Looks good but is it for real. An AI-powered pairing tool helps you make more informed decisions. Instead of scrolling through thousands of disjointed text reviews, the app automatically pairs specific hotel images with what previous guests actually said about them. When you swipe to look at a room type, the pool or restaurant, you will see corresponding feedback for that exact feature. No second guessing. No taking chances. No surprises.
3. Visual window shopping
If you are a visual person, Gallery View on iOS app provides a photo-forward, highly aesthetic way to browse search results. The once tedious hotel hunt can become an intuitive, image-first experience, perfect for finding the exact vibe you want.
4. Single cart for all
It’s tough having to manage email from different vendors for one trip. Agoda’s expanded multi-product booking engine lets you bundle your hotels, flights and activities into a single transaction. Once booked, everything is consolidated under the ‘My Trips’ section of the app and website for effortless, one-stop reference. No more hunting for various confirmation emails.
5. Expanded language chat support
Finally, Agoda has expanded its language capabilities for flight-related chat queries to natively support Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Thai, Indonesian, and Hong Kong-based users across five additional languages. So, if you ever do run into a bump in the road, help is available in the language you’re most comfortable using.
Feeling better already? Let the travel begin!
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