-- All of Delta’s Fares Now Available through the Galileo GDS
and Cendant TDS Online Agencies --
PARSIPPANY, NJ, May 17, 2006 – Galileo International, a leading global distribution system (GDS), and subsidiary of Cendant Corp. (NYSE: CD) today announced a seven-year, full content agreement with Delta Air Lines. Through the agreement, all of Delta’s published fares and inventory will be available to all users of the Galileo GDS system including Galileo-connected travel agencies, corporate customers and Cendant TDS online agencies booking through Galileo. In addition, Delta and CheapTickets, a subsidiary of Cendant Corp., also executed a new marketing agreement.
“This long-term enterprise agreement is another very positive outcome for our customers and Cendant TDS, and we are excited to extend and strengthen our partnership with Delta,” said Kurt Ekert, senior vice president, Supplier Services for Cendant TDS. “Our travel agents, corporate travelers and consumers will continue to have access to all fares offered by Delta.”
“We are pleased to partner with Galileo to broaden distribution of our content on a global basis, and provide greater choice and convenience to our customers," said Lee Macenczak, Delta's executive vice president of Sales and Customer Service. "This long-term partnership is also a critical component in achieving our key business objectives of growing revenue and effectively managing our distribution costs.”
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 Cendant Corporation and part of Cendant's Travel Distribution Services Division, Galileo is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, and has offices worldwide. Visit www.galileo.com.
About Cendant Travel Distribution Services (TDS)
Cendant Corporation’s (NYSE: CD) TDS is one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse collections of travel brands and distribution businesses. The division, employing approximately 8,000 people and operating in nearly 130 countries, includes: leading GDS (global distribution system) Galileo, serving more than 50,000 travel agencies and over 60,000 hotels; GTA, (Gullivers Travel Associates), a leading wholesaler and global online provider of hotels, destination services, travel packages and group tours; and leading online travel agencies including Orbitz®.
About Delta
Delta Air Lines (Other OTC: DALRQ) is one of the world’s fastest growing international carriers with more than 50 new international routes added or announced in the last year. Delta offers flights to 447 destinations in 96 countries on Delta, Delta Shuttle, the Delta Connection carriers and its worldwide partners. In summer 2006, Delta plans to offer customers more destinations and departures between the U.S., Europe, India and Israel than any global airline*, including service on 11 new transatlantic routes from its Atlanta and New York-JFK hubs. Delta also is a major carrier to Mexico, South and Central America and the Caribbean, with nearly 40 routes announced, added or applied to serve since Jan. 1, 2005. Delta's marketing alliances also allow customers to earn and redeem SkyMiles on more than 14,000 flights offered by SkyTeam and other partners. Delta is a founding member of SkyTeam, a global airline alliance that provides customers with extensive worldwide destinations, flights and services. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check flight status at delta.com.
*From the U.S., based on July 2006 OAG.
Media Contacts:
Cendant Travel Distribution Services
Jill Brenner
973-496-5870
TDS.CorpCom@cendant.com
Delta Air Lines
Corporate Communications
(404) 715-2554
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