Automation index
How much of a Travel agent’s job can AI already do?
Finding a flight and a hotel come earlier. Building a trip that holds, and answering when it does not, do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Travel agent
29%
AI can already do 29% of this job.
#55 / 623
View rankingTravel agent
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Search flights, hotels, trains and packages.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
Quote, compare and issue bookings.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Serve the client: taste, visas and fears.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Changes, cancellations and incidents on the ground.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Groups, corporates and tailor-made trips.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Suppliers, margins and liability for the booking.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 29% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- book flights
- organise trips
- issue bookings
- build packages
- handle cancellations
- advise on destinations
- process visas
- handle travel incidents
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-3041.00· ESCO/ISCO 4221
IS WORK OVER?
Cook
28%
#87 / 623
View rankingCook
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment, work surfaces, and serving areas, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Coordinate and supervise work of kitchen staff.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 22% | +1.5 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 35% | 28% | +9.8 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- cook
- mise en place
- dishes
- bake
- comply with food safety and hygiene
- order supplies
- store raw food materials
- receive kitchen supplies
- use food preparation techniques
- dispose waste
Sources for this job· O*NET 35-2014.00· ESCO/ISCO 5120