(Oak Brook, IL July 23, 2002) OAG Worldwide Inc., the world leader in independent business travel information, announced today that it has signed an agreement that will allow Navitaire, one of the airline industry's leading application services providers (ASPs), to integrate OAG airline schedule information into its reservations, distribution and revenue accounting systems. This agreement will enable Navitaire's clients to obtain the most up-to-date flight schedule information from OAG, which maintains the most comprehensive flight schedule database in the world. The OAG database includes information on millions of direct and connecting flights for more than 800 airlines worldwide. "This partnership further solidifies OAG's commitment to providing the most comprehensive, accurate flight information in the industry," noted Ivan Bekkers, Vice President OAG Data Americas. "We are looking forward to this, and future partnerships with the industry?s best players." Navitaire will use OAG's schedule database to enhance its customer reporting and display capabilities. Access to OAG schedules will allow Navitaire to validate carrier sales data prior to report generation and submission to government authorities, resulting in faster and more accurate revenue information processing. OAG schedules will also be used to enhance the Open Skies by Navitaire reservations system and DirectNet product offerings. "Our decision to utilize OAG data feeds significantly expands Navitaire's capacity to deliver customer-focused solutions across multiple service lines," said Bruce Green, Senior Vice President, Development, Navitaire. "We are pleased to be able to provide this level of service for our clients." About Navitaire
Navitaire, Inc. is a pioneer in the application service provider (ASP) industry, providing industry leading passenger revenue accounting technology to airline customers since 1993. The ASP delivery model makes it possible to offer industry-leading applications, with reduced implementation time and risk, ensured operational reliability, and a cost-effective fee structure. A wide array of Navitaire products, including revenue management systems and integrated ticketless /e-commerce solutions, provide airlines throughout the world with leading revenue producing solutions, while maintaining low costs. Navitaire's customer base consists of over 40 worldwide clients, including 9 of the world's 25 largest airlines, as well as a growing base of midsize and smaller airlines. Navitaire is headquartered in Minneapolis, with offices in Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Sydney and Manila. Navitaire is an affiliate company of Accenture. Media Contacts OAG:
Dana Kessler
Slack Barshinger
312-970-5805
danak@slackbarshinger.com NAVITAIRE, INC:
Susan Adelman
Navitaire
612-317-7284
susan.adelman@navitaire.com
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