Spanish influencer Mery Caldass was left in tears at the airport after missing her flight to Puerto Rico, misled by ChatGPT’s inaccurate travel advice. The incident, captured in a TikTok video that garnered over 13,000 views, has sparked debate about AI reliability for critical tasks like travel planning. This professional, reader-friendly blog details what went wrong, the broader implications, and tips to avoid similar pitfalls, crafted for those navigating AI and travel in 2025. What Went Wrong? Mery Caldass, planning a dream trip to Puerto Rico to attend a Bad Bunny concert, asked ChatGPT if a visa was required for Spanish citizens. The AI responded, “No visa needed,” failing to mention the mandatory Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) for...