From a labor standpoint yes. All pilots are required to have a certain amount of time for sleep and rest. AI can bypass the downtime increasing the margins for flying 

Is the most expensive part of a plane/flight the pilot?

optimism

Jeff Bezos hails AI boom as ‘good’ kind of bubble

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Indeed, I am optimistic about the potential of artificial intelligence. I believe it has the capacity to generate substantial wealth and enhance access to endeavors that require time and expertise to master. For instance, could we envision the advent of AI-powered flights in the future? While it may take several decades, the goal should be to make air travel as affordable as public bus services. 