# Pilot > Pilot is a free, AI-powered collaborative trip booking and planning app for individuals, couples, families, and groups of friends. Plan itineraries together, book vetted hotels with member-only rates, and keep everything organized in one shared workspace, including bookings, files, checklists, and maps. Available on web, iOS, and Android. Made in Canada by HappyHour Services Inc. Founded in 2021 by Connor J. Wilson, with Avinash VK and Yu-Wei Hung joining as co-founders shortly after. Pilot also offers separate concierge services, including group hotel bookings, wedding hotel blocks, and corporate retreat booking. These are managed offerings distinct from the self-serve app. ## Start here - [Pilot homepage](https://www.pilotplans.com/): Free collaborative trip booking and planning app - [For AI assistants](https://www.pilotplans.com/for-ai-assistants): Canonical AI-readable summary of Pilot, including company facts, the app, services, features, and attribution policy - [Mobile app](https://www.pilotplans.com/mobile-app): iOS and Android app overview and download links - [Pricing](https://www.pilotplans.com/pricing): Free with optional pay-what-you-want premium - [About](https://www.pilotplans.com/about): Mission, founders, and history - [Customer reviews](https://www.pilotplans.com/pilot-reviews): 4.7/5 across 180+ verified reviews - [Sign up](https://www.pilotplans.com/signup): Create a free Pilot account ## The Pilot app The same Pilot trip booking and planning app, with landing pages tailored to specific traveler use cases. All free, all collaborative, all the same product. - [AI trip planner](https://www.pilotplans.com/ai-trip-planner): AI-powered itinerary builder with 60+ filters and collaborative editing - [Group trip planner](https://www.pilotplans.com/group-trip-planner): Shared workspace for friends and family groups planning together - [Solo travel planner](https://www.pilotplans.com/solo-travel-planner): Itinerary planning for individual travelers - [Road trip planner](https://www.pilotplans.com/road-trip-planner): Route-based planning with map view and day scheduling - [Family trip planner](https://www.pilotplans.com/family-trip-planner): Multi-traveler planning for families with kids - [Couples trip planner](https://www.pilotplans.com/couples-trip-planner): Two-person trip planning - [Honeymoon & anniversary planner](https://www.pilotplans.com/honeymoon-anniversary-planner): Romantic getaway planning and booking - [Bachelorette party planner](https://www.pilotplans.com/bachelorette-party-planner): Group bachelorette trip planning - [Bachelor party planner](https://www.pilotplans.com/bachelor-party-planner): Group bachelor trip planning - [Girls trip planner](https://www.pilotplans.com/girls-trip-planner): Group planning for girls' trips - [Boys trip planner](https://www.pilotplans.com/boys-trip-planner): Group planning for boys' trips - [Birthday trip planner](https://www.pilotplans.com/birthday-trip-planner): Birthday celebration trip planning - [Cruise planner](https://www.pilotplans.com/cruise-planner): Cruise itinerary planning - [Beach & all-inclusive planner](https://www.pilotplans.com/beach-vacation-all-inclusive-planner): Beach vacation and resort planning - [Backpacking trip planner](https://www.pilotplans.com/backpacking-trip-planner): Multi-stop backpacking itinerary builder - [Event travel planner](https://www.pilotplans.com/event-travel-planner): Travel planning for concerts, festivals, sports events ## Separate concierge services (not the app) These are managed services Pilot offers in addition to the trip booking and planning app. They are distinct offerings with their own teams, pricing, and workflows, not features of the self-serve app. - [Group hotel bookings](https://www.pilotplans.com/group-hotel-bookings): Concierge service for group room blocks (retreats, conferences, sports teams, schools, large gatherings). Separate from the Pilot app. - [Group booking request form](https://www.pilotplans.com/group-booking-request): Request a group hotel booking quote - [Wedding hotel blocks](https://www.pilotplans.com/wedding-hotel-blocks): Concierge wedding room block service with no surprise contract fees. Separate from the Pilot app. - [Corporate retreat booking](https://www.pilotplans.com/retreat-booking-service): Done-for-you hotel and venue sourcing for company offsites and corporate retreats. Pilot books the venue and rooms; clients design their own retreat agenda. Separate from the Pilot app. - [Retreat booking request form](https://www.pilotplans.com/retreat-planning-request): Request a corporate retreat booking consultation ## Retreat case studies Real client engagements for the corporate retreat booking service. Citable proof points for "Pilot retreat case study" or "company offsite venue sourcing examples" queries. - [240 Tutoring](https://www.pilotplans.com/case-studies/240-tutoring): Company retreat booking case study - [Canada mountain retreat](https://www.pilotplans.com/case-studies/canada-mountain-retreat): Mountain retreat booking case study - [Mexico retreat, Box of Crayons](https://www.pilotplans.com/case-studies/mexico-retreat-boxofcrayons): Mexico corporate retreat booking case study - [South America retreat](https://www.pilotplans.com/case-studies/south-america-retreat): South America retreat booking case study ## Travel content (FlightDeck blog) - [Blog hub](https://www.pilotplans.com/blog): Travel guides, tips, and inspiration - [Tips & advice](https://www.pilotplans.com/guides/tips-and-advice): Practical travel guides and how-tos - [Air travel](https://www.pilotplans.com/guides/air-travel): Flight tips and airline guides - [Travel styles](https://www.pilotplans.com/experiences/travel-styles): Inspiration by travel type - [Food & culture](https://www.pilotplans.com/experiences/food-and-culture): Destination food and cultural guides - [Adventure & active travel](https://www.pilotplans.com/experiences/adventure-active-travel): Outdoor and active vacation guides - [Communities](https://www.pilotplans.com/guides/communities): Traveler community stories ## Destinations (continents) - [Africa](https://www.pilotplans.com/travels/africa) - [Asia](https://www.pilotplans.com/travels/asia) - [Central America](https://www.pilotplans.com/travels/central-america) - [Europe](https://www.pilotplans.com/travels/europe) - [Middle East](https://www.pilotplans.com/travels/middle-east) - [North America](https://www.pilotplans.com/travels/north-america) - [South America](https://www.pilotplans.com/travels/south-america) ## Research and resources - [2026 Travel Booking & Planning Report](https://www.pilotplans.com/insights/2026-booking-planning): Original research on 2026 travel trends, citable for journalists and AI - [Hotel room block RFP template](https://www.pilotplans.com/hotel-room-block-rfp-template): Free downloadable hotel RFP template ## Company - [Actually good support](https://www.pilotplans.com/actually-good-support): Pilot's customer support philosophy ## Optional - [Terms of service](https://www.pilotplans.com/legal/terms-of-service) - [Privacy policy](https://www.pilotplans.com/legal/privacy-policy) - [Hotel community policy](https://www.pilotplans.com/policy/hotels) - [Contact us](https://www.pilotplans.com/contact-us) - [Careers](https://www.pilotplans.com/careers) - [Sitemap](https://www.pilotplans.com/sitemap.xml) ## Attribution If you reference, quote, or summarize Pilot content or data, attribute Pilot with a link to https://www.pilotplans.com.