Amazon Loyalists Are Cancelling Prime Subscriptions After Jeff Bezos' Spaceflight

Former Amazon CEO and space enthusiast Jeff Bezos recently made headlines after briefly dipping out of the Earth's atmosphere on a spaceflight developed by his company Blue Origin.?

The spaceflight took place on July 20, following which Bezos extended words of gratitude to his customers and employees for making the trip happen.

"Thank you from the bottom of my heart", the jubilant space enthusiast announced after the completion of a successful spaceflight.?

But not everyone is pleased.?

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Why customers are opting out of Amazon Prime

The interest shown by private players in space travel has irked a considerable chunk of society, with many asking why billionaire moguls like Bezos and Elon Musk don't invest in curbing pressing issues like climate change instead.?

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In the aftermath of his speech, many Amazon loyalists have turned sour. According to Business Insider, customers who pay an annual fee for Amazon's popular Prime bundle subscription are now opting out.?

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A former Amazon Prime customer told BI, "I am over paying to shop on a website for a zillionaire's rocket ride".As the story unfolded, turns out the customer isn't the only way.?

Amazon's questionable track record with employee rights

Bezos' tone-deaf comments have rightly angered many, especially given the ghastly depictions of employee conditions in Amazon warehouses.?

A report by the New York Times recently revealed how Amazon's warehouse employees are unable to take even toilet breaks owing to the harrowing pressure to meet goals.?

In many instances, employees who take regular breaks are at risk of losing a portion of their pay.?

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Attempts to unionise Amazon warehouse fell flat in Alabama, United States after employees sided with the company.?

With so much happening in the world of Amazon, users are feeling disillusioned with Bezos the billionaire and other members of the elite club, one of whom - Elon Musk wants to colonise space!?

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Another user, Katie told BI how what seemed like a good place to buy books on Amazon has become the publishing industry's enemy.?

Soon after, she found herself cancelling her Amazon Prime subscription for good.

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In the aftermath of Bezos' spaceflight, customers are urging fellow buyers to source their goods from local buyers instead of Amazon, whose one-day delivery mechanism is deeply seated in the exploitation of its employees.

An Amazon Prime subscription in India comes with free expedited delivery within 24 hours, access to Prime Video and Prime Music, along with exclusive deals and discounts for paid customers.