BELLEVUE, Wash.,
June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedia(R) Corporate Travel (ECT)
continues to deliver on its commitment to provide comprehensive airline
content to business travelers by adding flights from JetBlue Airways and
AirTran Airways, two of the most prominent low cost carriers in the U.S., to
its award winning corporate travel site. By enabling business travelers to
find and book flights from JetBlue and AirTran, ECT extends its ability to
match business travelers with the right options for their trips.
"At Expedia(R) Corporate Travel we listen to our customers and strive to
ensure that their needs are met by offering them as many options as possible,"
said Jean-Pierre Remy, president of Expedia(R) Corporate Travel. "Because of
the close relationships we have formed with carriers who share our commitment
to customers, we are able to provide business travelers with one of the
largest selections of content available today."
Business travelers booking JetBlue or AirTran flights on ECT have full
access to both airlines' inventory. Frequent fliers from both airlines will
accrue miles for bookings done through ECT.
Adding JetBlue and AirTran to ECT enables corporate travel managers to
further enhance their travel programs. In addition to providing more choice
for travelers, JetBlue and AirTran flights can now be managed from within an
existing travel program. This provides travel managers with additional
visibility and control of their programs, leading to greater cost
effectiveness.
"This is an exciting time for corporate travelers based on the number of
options available today," said Trey Urbahn, executive vice president, chief
revenue officer for JetBlue Airways. "We look forward to extending our
high-level of customer service, inflight entertainment and competitive fares
and rewards to Expedia(R) Corporate Travel customers."
"This is a great opportunity for AirTran to provide Expedia(R) Corporate
Travel's customers with more choices," said Bob Fornaro, President and Chief
Operating Officer for AirTran Airways. "With our everyday low fares and our
great onboard amenities, Expedia(R) Corporate Travel's customers can expect to
arrive at their destination relaxed and ready to take on any business
challenge."
JetBlue and AirTran content is available to customers in the U.S. Expedia
Corporate Travel is working in parallel to extend its low cost and regional
carrier offerings in Europe and Asia.
About Expedia(R) Corporate Travel
Expedia(R) Corporate Travel is the No. 1 online corporate travel agency
and fifth largest travel management company in the world. As part of Expedia,
Inc., (Nasdaq: EXPE), 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(R) Corporate Travel
brings together the best of technology and corporate support in a
single-source solution that drives down costs. Business travelers have access
to specialized tools, while companies can take advantage of rich management
and reporting features.
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