Airbnb reports 18% revenue growth, highlights AI writing 60% of its code in Q1 2026

In Q1 2026, Airbnb's revenue rose 18% to $2.7 billion and net income increased 3.9% to $160 million. The company revealed that 60% of the code produced by its engineers was written with AI assistance, boosting efficiency especially for API partners managing properties. AI also handles 40% of customer support issues, up from 33%, and is being tested for search functions, though challenges remain in travel-related AI applications. Airbnb's new "Reserve now, pay later" feature contributed nearly 20% of gross booking value, signaling strong adoption of flexible payment options.