Australian airlines: who does AI actually recommend?
Every fortnight we ask ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok and DeepSeek the same 12 buying questions, up to 72 answers a round. There is no page 2 in AI search. This measures which brands AI puts into the buyer's consideration set, and which ones it leaves out.
Before we show you the board: which one does AI actually recommend more?
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Skytrans
est.$30,497to$91,490AUD per month in modelled revenue opportunity
Based on ~11,390 monthly searches, 18% AI adoption, and average customer value $350.
How we calculate thisFind out what AI says about your business before your customers do
Sentiment behind the score.
Straight from the answer.
“The best airline in Australia can vary based on factors such as service quality, reputation, route network, and passenger preferences. However, some of the most highly regarded Australian airlines include: Qantas Airways Australia’s flagship carrier and one of the world's oldest airlines…”
Rex is not mentioned in this answer.
Virgin Australia climbed 5 points since last round.
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