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Airbus to join Amazon Air fleet with ten A330-300P2F converted freighters
Amazon Air has signed a firm agreement to lease ten A330-300P2F freighters from Altavair, taking advantage of the A330’s capacity and economics to help fulfil its one-day delivery promise to Amazon Prime customers.
Amazon moves into PCR market for travel
The government-approved tests, which will be valid for the day-two, day-eight and test-to-release arrivals programmes, cost £34.99. They will also be offered in discounted bundles.
Amazon snaps up 11 Boeing 767 planes
Amazon has bought its first fleet of aircraft, as the technology giant expands its growing air freight network. The company purchased 11 Boeing 767-300 planes from airlines Delta and WestJet.
Meliá Hotels to sell through Amazon ahead of Black Friday
Meliá will offer two types of MeliáRewards gift cards, on sale through Amazon throughout the UK, Spain, France, Italy and Germany.
Amazon announces Alexa for Hospitality
Online retail giant Amazon has announced the launch of Alexa for Hospitality. A new experience offered by invitation to hoteliers, Amazon hopes the new service will bring the simplicity and convenience of Alexa to hotels, vacation rentals, and other hospitality locations.
Heathrow Airport launches new Alexa skill
Heathrow has launched a new Amazon Alexa skill. Designed alongside the Voyage Team, a Piksel company, the software will give customers the opportunity to ask Alexa for live flight status information, gate updates and details on arrivals and departures.
Eurostar brings Amazon Prime to new app
Eurostar will be unveiling a range of critically acclaimed Amazon Prime Video content on board its fleet of e320 trains via the new app. Eurostar will be the first transport operator in Europe to feature Prime Video on board, free for all passengers to enjoy as they speed across the Channel.
Mr & Mrs Smith to debut new Alexa skill
Mr & Mrs Smith has taken a step into voice-activated search with its brand-new skill on Amazon’s Alexa. The voice-led skill is all about inspiring people to travel – ask Mr & Mrs Smith to find a hotel based on personal preferences – city stay, beach break, honeymoon etc. – or let them inspire you with the very latest additions to their collection.
United launches new Alexa skill to passengers
United Airlines has revealed a new option for customers to check in and learn about flights without the touch of a finger. The new United skill for Amazon Alexa allows customers to use their Alexa-enabled devices, such as the Amazon Echo and the Amazon Echo Dot, to check in and ask a variety of questions about flights
easyJet launches new Amazon Alexa skill
easyJet has become the first European airline to launch an Amazon Alexa skill that enables passengers to easily and quickly check their flight status. Skills are Alexa’s in-built capabilities that enable users to interact with devices, like Amazon Echo and Amazon Echo Dot, using just their voice.
Virgin Holidays joins Amazon Alexa
Virgin Holidays has launched a brand-new skill for Amazon’s cloud-based voice service, Alexa. The integration allows holidaymakers to ask Alexa to search Virgin Holidays for their next trip through devices including Amazon Echo and Echo Dot – hands-free speakers that are controlled by your voice.
Virgin Holidays launches Amazon Alexa sales skill
Virgin Holidays has launched a brand-new skill for Amazon’s cloud-based voice service, Alexa. The integration allows holidaymakers to ask Alexa to search Virgin Holidays for their next trip through devices including Amazon Echo and Echo Dot – hands-free speakers that are controlled by your voice.