Skyscanner among first ever skills launched on Microsoft’s Cortana

Skyscanner has been announced as one of the first ever third party skills to be launched on Microsoft’s Cortana. The flight search skill will allow users to ask a range of handy, direct questions through Microsoft’s personal assistant.

Live from today to users on all Cortana powered devices in the US – including on Windows 10 desktop and phone, Cortana for iOS and Android – the skill will give users the opportunity to get quick and up-to-date information on flight queries.

The new skill includes the ability to ask about indicative pricing on any flight route, in addition to the best time to book routes, and live flight status information.

Notes

• Skill available to those using a US locale in US dollars
• The Cortana skill has been configured for use on Windows 10 (desktop and mobile), Cortana for iOS and Android
• The new skill handles ‘voice native’ and short interaction direct questions, rather than multi-step flight search. It can surface information on Best Time to Book, indicative flight information and live flight status information.