EasyJet app reveals Look&Book feature that arranges holidays from Instagram images

The European airline is claiming an industry first with the feature, letting consumers book trips based on an image. Typically, the app will scan the image for contextual clues. This is made easier when users mention the name of the location in the post. While not for everyone, the airline thinks this may add an air of adventure to the usually tedious process.

It instructs Instagram users to take screenshots of favoured locations. Once uploaded to the app, image recognition tech will try to discover the location and connect potential bookers to it. In short, it hopes to attract new customers with the promise of a fully Instagram-inspired holiday.

Created by creative agency VCCP in partnership with Travelport Digital, the Look&Book feature will be publicised with a social and digital out of home campaign - including the above launch film.

Daniel Young, head of digital experience at easyJet, said: “Look&Book will help people to further explore Europe with ease and open up new destinations and previously hidden holiday locations for a range of customers. It’s fantastic how technology is enabling us to enhance and streamline the customer search and booking experience.”

David Masterman, creative director at VCCP, added: “We’ve all seen places on Instagram and wished we could just be there. The beauty of Look&Book is how easily it makes those daydreams become reality."