Galileo Becomes First GDS to Secure Full Content with All Leading US Network Carriers

24 Aug 2006

Bangkok--24 Aug--Cendant Travel Distribution

Galileo-connected agents now have access to more low cost inventory with recent agreements with Jetstar Asia, Valuair, SpiceJet and AirAsia

Travelport, Inc., formerly known as Cendant Travel Distribution Services, has today reinforced its leading position in the travel industry by announcing that its Galileo GDS is the only GDS to have secured full content with all seven U.S. network carriers including Delta, United, American, Northwest, Continental, US Airways and Alaska Airlines. All of these agreements have terms of at least five years.

Galileo already has similar deals in place with carriers such as British Airways, Air France, KLM, Virgin Atlantic and Qantas. Other participants include JetBlue Airways, Air Tran, Spirit Airlines and Air Arabia.

Recent agreements with Jetstar Asia, Valuair, SpiceJet and AirAsia enhance the low cost inventory for travel agents in Asia. Galileo has over 50 Low Cost Carriers around the globe participate directly in the Galileo system.

“As a leading travel company we know how critical it is for travel agents to have access to all content in one place,” said Mr. Brad Holman, Travelport Airline Services Managing Director.

Holman went on to say that ”We are focused on reaching agreements with airlines that address their distribution objectives and at the same time enable our travel agency partners to offer their customers the very best fares. Full content gives all parties involved in travel distribution security and sustainability in their business models going forward, whether they are GDSs, airlines or travel agencies. This is well-illustrated by the longevity of the deals we have entered into with the US majors.”

Notes to editors:

Travelport was formerly known as Cendant Travel Distribution Services (TDS).

About Galileo International

Galileo International is a global technology leader. Its core business is providing electronic global distribution services for the travel industry through its computerized reservation systems, leading-edge products and innovative, Internet-based solutions. Galileo is a value-added distributor of travel inventory dedicated to supporting its travel supplier, agency and corporate customers and, through them, expanding traveler choice. A subsidiary of Travelport, Inc., Galileo is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, and has offices worldwide. Visit www.galileo.com .

About Travelport

Travelport, Inc., one of the largest and most geographically diverse travel companies, is dedicated to creating the exceptional travel experiences the world demands. Across more than 130 countries and through a network of 8,000 local professionals and customers, Travelport delivers greater choice, tremendous travel content and cost savings to travellers, travel professionals and travel suppliers every day. Travelport offers a wide range of business and consumer services, from distribution technology and travel packaging to retail sales and solutions. Travelport operates over 20 leading brands, including Orbitz, an online travel agency; Galileo, a global distribution system (GDS); and GTA, a wholesaler of global travel content.

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