Air Travel: Hurricane Irma Disrupts Flights + United Adds AlexaPhoto by Ablestock.com/Ablestock.com/Getty Images Plus/Getty ImagesHurricane Irma and United’s new Alexa partnership lead this week’s air travel news affecting the meetings and events industry. Hurricane Irma Disrupts FlightsHurricane Irma, which is now tied for the second-strongest Atlantic hurricane on record, is disrupting flights in the Caribbean, our partner publication Travel Agent reports. The storm has prompted a number of airlines, including American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta, Southwest Airlines and JetBlue, to issue change waivers for travelers impacted by the storm. United Airlines Integrates Amazon Alexa for Hands Free Check-InIn technology news, United Airlines has announced its newest option for customers to check in and learn about their flights—this time, without the touch of a finger. Singapore and Alaska Airlines to Launch Codeshare AgreementFinally, Singapore Airlines has signed an agreement to codeshare on flights operated by Alaska Airlines, as jointly announced by the two airlines earlier this week.

Source: Ethiopian News September 05, 2017 20:03 UTC