Google is rolling out some new features to its already well equipped US Google search users this week with the addition of new search queries. Flights details, restaurant reservations and calendar appointments have all been available as cards in Google Now for more than a year already prompting users with data of when their flights and appointments are by sifting through their Gmail, Google+ and Google Calendars, but now these results will be made available as answers to searches.

The new feature works for both text and voice search so according to Google  users will be able to get the following search information:

• Flights: Ask Google “Is my flight on time?” to get info on your upcoming flights and live status on your current flights.

• Reservations: Ask for “my reservations” to see your dining plans or “my hotel” to get your hotel name and address. With one tap, you can get driving or public transit directions straight there, saving you lots of steps.

• Purchases: Ask for “my purchases,” and you’ll get the status of your current orders, so you know whether your mom’s birthday present will arrive on time.

• Plans: Ask Google “What are my plans for tomorrow?” to see a summary of upcoming flights, hotels, restaurant reservations and events—very useful when you’re traveling.

• Photos: Say “Show me my photos from Thailand” to see the photos you uploaded to Google+. You can also ask for “my photos of sunsets” if you want to show off the shots you’ve taken over the year; Google will try to automatically recognize the type of photo you’re asking for.

As with all Google features they are initially available to US users first and will only see a partial roll out of the features in the rest of the world. Having had the benefit of my flight and calendar information displayed in my Google Now page before I hope it won’t be too long until this version of search arrives in the rest of the world (read South Africa) soon.