easyJet CEO Andrew Harrison
easyJet, who sell more than 98% of its seats online, has created a new desktop gadget that uses the new Windows Vista software and the 2007 Microsoft Office System. The Microsoft Office and Vista technology was released to the general public yesterday, 30 January, in over 70 countries and 19 languages (a further 80 languages will be available by the end of the year).
The easyJet gadget includes, one-click purchase of flights, real-time updates, rescheduling, airport directions and calendar management
Customers will also have access to destination information including hotels, car hire, conference facilities and restaurants.
Windows client business group UK director Cynthia Crossley said: ”easyJet was one of the first partners to develop a specific application based on Windows Vista. For anyone who is passionate about travel, whether for weekend breaks or longer holidays, the range of information available real-time to the desktop through their application is impressive. We are delighted they are supporting us for the consumer launch of Windows Vista.”