Expedia Announces Long-Term Strategic Partnership With US Airways
Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE), the world's
largest online travel company, announced Aug. 10, that it has signed a
five-year agreement with US Airways. This strategic partnership will
make all US Airways products and services, including all published fares
and inventory as well as special package inventory, available through
Expedia.com (R) and its affiliate sites.
The renewed, strategic relationship benefits US Airways by
giving the airline access to the broad reach and targeted merchandising
opportunities only Expedia (R), as the world's largest online travel
company, can provide. The partnership also gives Expedia travelers
access to all of US Airways' best rates and complete inventory, allowing
the company to give customers what they want, when, where and how they
want it.
"We are very excited about this agreement with US Airways,"
said Paul Brown, president of Expedia, Inc. Partner Services Group. "It
highlights Expedia, Inc.'s dedication to forming long-term, mutually
beneficial relationships with our partners. This strategy helps both
parties reach their business goals while offering travelers the broadest
range of options at the best prices guaranteed."
"Our customers are our first priority, and US Airways looks
for every opportunity to deliver superior service and value," said Scott
Kirby, executive vice president, sales & marketing at US Airways.
"Our new contract with Expedia delivers valuable marketing and
merchandising opportunities for our product with commercial terms that
align with our interests for the long term."
About Expedia, Inc.
Expedia, Inc. is the world's leading online travel company,
empowering business and leisure travelers with the tools and information
they need to easily research, plan, book, and experience travel.
Expedia, Inc. also provides wholesale travel to offline retail travel
agents. Expedia, Inc.'s portfolio of brands includes: Expedia.com (R),
hotels.com (R), Hotwire (R), Expedia (R) Corporate Travel, TripAdvisor
(TM) and Classic Vacations(R). Expedia, Inc.'s companies also operate
internationally with sites in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany,
France, Italy, the Netherlands, Australia, and China, through its
investment in eLong(TM). For more information, visit
http://www.expediainc.com/ (NASDAQ:EXPE) .
About Expedia (R) Partner Services Group
Expedia (R) Partner Services Group offers its supplier
partners choice, seamless coordination and complete access to our vast
traveler base. The formation of the Partner Services Group is a
testament of Expedia's commitment to continually refine the way we
conduct business by seeking our suppliers' input and customizing our
services to meet their needs.
NOTE: Expedia and Expedia.com are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Expedia, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other
countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may
be the property of their respective owners.
Source: Expedia, Inc.
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