Press Release: OrbitzTLC Social Networking For Travellers

Chicago, IL - September 4, 2007 - Deepening the Orbitz commitment to keep travelers "A Step Ahead" OrbitzTLC Traveler Update is a new, user-generated service enabling travelers to share real-time information regarding what's happening in and around the nation's top airports.

OrbitzTLC Traveler Update combines up-to-the-minute information from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), OrbitzTLC air traffic alerts and data from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) with the contributions and reports of everyday travelers to create a powerful new information resource. Content includes real-time data and information on security line wait times, traffic delays, parking updates, taxi lines, flight delays, weather information and more.

“Orbitz Worldwide is breaking new ground by harnessing the power of Web 2.0 technology, and bringing travelers everywhere real-time updates in a truly distinctive way,” said Steve Barnhart, CEO and president of Orbitz Worldwide. “This customer-centric technology is yet another example of how Orbitz Worldwide is focused on enhancing the overall travel experience, via laptop and mobile phone.”

Every traveler can use and access OrbitzTLC Traveler Update for free via the Internet or mobile device, including mobile phones and PDAs. In addition, those who register with Orbitz will have the ability to rate updates and tips submitted by fellow travelers based upon helpfulness and accuracy. Those with the top user ratings will be ranked on the Traveler Update site, helping to create an online community of trusted travel sources. Orbitz plans to establish an incentive program for the most helpful contributors. Anonymous contributors can post to the site but can not vote on the helpfulness of others or be rated themselves.

How It Works

A demonstration of OrbitzTLC Traveler Update is available on www.orbitz.com, through the OrbitzTLC navigation tab. After travelers select their chosen airport from a list of 40+ major airports in the United States, OrbitzTLC users can get instant access to key travel information including:

- Real Time Traveler Updates
- Traffic
- Airport/Flight Status
- Security Wait Time
- Weather
- Parking
- Wi-Fi
- Other Travel Tips - Useful advice from fellow travelers, such as favorite restaurants, quiet work spaces and any other insider advice.

“OrbitzTLC Traveler Update sprang from our customer insight that people value information from others in the same situation and our business insight that, at any point in time, Orbitz has thousands of customers moving through major airports and travel destinations,” said Randy Wagner, chief marketing officer of Orbitz Worldwide. “We're inviting everyone to both reach out and reach in to join The Orbitz community of travelers for a rich source of real-time updates to make their travel experience the best it can be.”

Source Non-Mobile: http://pressroom.orbitz.com/ReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=262574
Update Now Mobile: http://mobile.orbitz.com/

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