# Stardrift
> Stardrift is a free AI travel assistant that finds personalized flights, hotels, and experiences based on your preferences and calendar. Built for frequent flyers and travel advisors.

## Features
- [AI Flight Search](https://stardrift.ai/flight-search): Search flights by describing your trip in plain language. Finds options based on your preferred airlines, schedules, and budget. Only flight search tool that shows Starlink WiFi availability.
- [AI Hotel Search](https://stardrift.ai/hotel-search): Find hotels matched to your travel style, budget, and neighborhood preferences. Every recommendation comes with an explanation of why it was picked.
- [AI Trip Planner](https://stardrift.ai/trip-planner): Plan flights, hotels, and activities in one conversation. See everything on an interactive map and share editable itineraries.
- [Starlink Flight Checker](https://stardrift.ai/starlink): Check if your flight has Starlink in-flight WiFi. Look up any flight number to see Starlink status and find alternatives with internet.
- [Travel Advisors](https://stardrift.ai/features/agent-mode): Advisor mode for managing client travel profiles and itineraries.

## Main Pages
- [Home](https://stardrift.ai): AI travel assistant — find flights, hotels, and experiences with personalized recommendations
- [About](https://stardrift.ai/about): Team and company info — YC-backed, founded by ex-Jane Street engineer
- [Blog](https://stardrift.ai/blog): Engineering and design insights from the Stardrift team

## Destination Guides
- [Tokyo 5-Day Itinerary](https://stardrift.ai/u/flight-penguin/tokyo-5-day-guide)
- [Paris 5-Day Itinerary](https://stardrift.ai/u/flight-penguin/paris-5-day-guide)
- [Japan 7-Day Itinerary](https://stardrift.ai/u/flight-penguin/japan-7-day-guide)
- [Kyoto 3-Day Itinerary](https://stardrift.ai/u/flight-penguin/kyoto-3-day-guide)
- [London with Kids](https://stardrift.ai/u/flight-penguin/london-with-kids-3-day-guide)

## Resources
- [How to Plan a Trip With AI](https://stardrift.ai/resources/how-to-plan-a-trip-with-ai): Step-by-step guide from prompt to booking — dedicated AI planners vs ChatGPT.
- [Stardrift vs Expedia vs Booking.com Trip Planner](https://stardrift.ai/resources/stardrift-vs-expedia-vs-booking-trip-planner): Head-to-head comparison of AI planning vs booking-bundle platforms.
- [Best AI Travel Planners 2026](https://stardrift.ai/resources/best-ai-travel-planners-2026): Ranking of the top AI travel planners for 2026.

## Key Facts
- Founded by Leila Clark (ex-Jane Street, Princeton CS)
- Backed by Y Combinator and Bain Capital Ventures
- Company: Kopfkino, Inc.
- Free to use for trip planning, flight search, and hotel search
- Preference memory that carries across trips
- Calendar integration for realistic scheduling
- Searches across all major airlines and hotel providers
- Travel advisor mode with client profile management