# Autonomous AI is now buying flights: travel distribution entered a new era

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Published: 2026-07-04T09:31:30.535Z
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Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Artificial Intelligence
Summary: eDreams ODIGEO and Visa open their doors to verified AI agents that execute bookings directly. It's not science fiction: it's real agentic commerce, and the industry must prepare now.

## Article

A few years ago it was unthinkable. Today it's reality: [eDreams ODIGEO and Visa have opened their platforms to AI agents that autonomously execute travel reservations](https://www.smarttravel.news/edreams-odigeo-y-visa-abren-la-puerta-a-las-reservas-realizadas-por-agentes-de-inteligencia-artificial/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=edreams-odigeo-y-visa-abren-la-puerta-a-las-reservas-realizadas-por-agentes-de-inteligencia-artificial). The OTA uses Visa protocols called Trusted Agent and Agentic Directory to ensure only verified and secure AI executes transactions. While eDreams processes over **6 billion daily predictions** for its **8 million Prime subscribers**, it now must trust machines that act without human intervention in real time.

This is not a cosmetic feature. It's the beginning of **agentic commerce** applied to travel. When corporate AI, an app, or a virtual assistant makes independent purchase decisions, it will need direct access to booking systems. eDreams understands that whoever doesn't prepare now will become a second-tier distributor. [The eDreams platform facilitates this transition](https://www.smarttravel.news/edreams-odigeo-y-visa-abren-la-puerta-a-las-reservas-realizadas-por-agentes-de-inteligencia-artificial/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=edreams-odigeo-y-visa-abren-la-puerta-a-las-reservas-realizadas-por-agentes-de-inteligencia-artificial) because it already works with massive data and predictions. For the rest of OTAs and suppliers, the question is urgent: are we ready for a faceless intermediary negotiating our inventory?

## Sources

- SmartTravel News: https://www.smarttravel.news/edreams-odigeo-y-visa-abren-la-puerta-a-las-reservas-realizadas-por-agentes-de-inteligencia-artificial/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=edreams-odigeo-y-visa-abren-la-puerta-a-las-reservas-realizadas-por-agentes-de-inteligencia-artificial

## Citation

Autonomous AI is now buying flights: travel distribution entered a new era. Notitur. 2026-07-04. https://notitur.com/en/digest/autonomous-ai-books-flights-edreams-visa