Next-generation, AI-boosted international travel

Inventing travel,again.

Technology finds the journey. Service carries it through.

Plan a trip See how it works

The problem

One booking became an operation.

Sky flew from Ningbo to Pittsburgh. The ticket covered the flights. He still managed every handoff in between.

12+ decisions across four locations

A representative student journey, based on the founding team's own travel.
  1. NingboGround transfer and departure timing
  2. ShanghaiCheck-in, baggage and boarding
  3. Los AngelesImmigration, customs, bag recheck and a terminal change
  4. PittsburghPickup and the last ride to campus

Every provider owns one step.

The traveler owns the gaps between them. Altier closes them.

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Altier coordinates the whole journey One operating layer across booking, transfers and recovery.

How it works

The search starts with intent.

Describe uncertain dates, several airports and the cabins you'd trade off — in one sentence. A scoped language model turns it into constraints; verified travel data decides the itinerary.

Generated language never creates a fare, a seat or a visa rule.
Customer request

“I can leave before August 20, use several departure airports and prefer business class only across the ocean.”

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Intent layer
Depart ≤ Aug 20 Origins: PVG · HGH · NGB Business on the long-haul leg Flexible feeder cabin
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Operational data layerSchedules, fares, inventory and rules feed deterministic ranking.
Verified itineraryEvery record carries its source and time.

Smart luxury

Comfort, placed where it matters most.

Premium spend goes to the ocean crossing. The rest of the journey stays flexible — and managed.

Economy by default

A low fare, with the traveler managing route trade-offs and every handoff.

Premium cabin only

A better seat, often bought without a plan for transfers, recovery or arrival.

A business-class seat by the window Recommended Altier smart luxury

Business class on the ocean crossing, flexible feeder cabins, and one managed journey.

Published business fare$3,100
First-journey credit−$500
Your first business-class journey$2,600
Illustrative example of a planned offer, not a live price. Final fares depend on route, dates and availability.
A traveler waiting by the airport window

96minutes late

Your flight is delayed. We adjusted the connection and pickup.

  1. Risk checked
  2. New flight options prepared
  3. Pickup partner updated

Planned service

When plans change, someone is already on it.

A delay triggers a new connection plan, a pickup update and a clear message — instead of a traveler calling the airline while looking for a bag.

On the wayCheck-in & securityIn flightArrival & pickup
Families see progress only with the traveler's permission. Coverage and response standards will be set out in customer terms.

Privacy by design

Discovery is open. Your private data stays out of it.

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Private data stays out of model prompts

Identity documents and payment details never enter third-party model context.

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Sensitive data enters late

We ask for it only when you close an order or need trip servicing.

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On-device storage is the target

The app aims to keep document data on your device whenever the workflow allows.

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Consent, encryption, deletion

Sharing needs your consent. Access is logged, encrypted and time-limited.

265,919China-origin international students in the United States
4travel windows a year: arrival, winter break, Lunar New Year, graduation
Campustrust: student associations, family referrals and education partners
Source: IIE Open Doors 2025 (2024/25, including OPT). We start with international students and their families.

Built for students. Clear enough for families.

Does Altier always recommend a connecting flight?

No. A nonstop is often the right answer. Connections are suggested only when savings, timing, cabin and reliability make the trade worth it.

Can my family receive travel updates?

It's part of the planned service, and only with the traveler's permission. Nothing is shared in this preview.

What happens when a flight changes?

Disruption handling is planned for a later phase. Rebooking authority and coverage will depend on airline rules and supplier agreements.

Are the prices in the planner real?

Not yet. The planner is a preview: flights, rides and payments are illustrative and nothing is charged. Direct ticketing will follow accreditation and airline agreements.

One international journey.One accountable team.

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