Press Release: Galileo International, Inc.
Press Release
August 3, 2001
WINDSOR, UK -- Galileo International, Inc. (NYSE: GLC), a leading provider of electronic global distribution services
(GDS) for the travel industry, announced yesterday that it has been selected as the GDS provider of airline schedule,
availability and pricing information for Webjet, a leading Australian online travel portal (Webjet.com.au).
Previously, Webjet used two GDS providers in this area.
Webjet offers both business and independent holiday travelers real-time access to the Galileo(R) computer reservation
system, containing inventory, fares and information on more than 500 airlines. Webjet is listed on the Australian
Stock Exchange (ASX: WEB), and has a marketing and distribution agreement with Australian national airline, Qantas.
"We are delighted with the agreement with Galileo as it ensures the provision of state-of-the-art airline
reservation capabilities to our Web site. It also provides a foundation for Webjet and Galileo to explore some
exciting commercial and strategic opportunities in the future," said David Clarke, managing director of Webjet.
"As the leading Internet travel service in Australia, we require a technology partner who can continually
provide us with sophisticated e-travel solutions. Galileo is just that partner and provides us with access to the
best IT travel solutions available."
"With Galileo being a leading provider of e-travel solutions, it is fitting that we partner with Webjet to
facilitate the ultimate online travel shopping experience. Webjet prides itself on using the best leading-edge
technology in the market, and this has clearly contributed to its astonishing growth over the past year,"
said Janie Kaung, vice president, Subscriber Sales and Service, for Galileo's Asia Pacific region. "With its
rapidly growing consumer awareness and solid business model, Webjet is a serious force in the Internet travel arena.
Our future is reflected in the continued growth and success of our customers, and we are thrilled with Webjet's
endorsement."
Galileo International is a diversified, 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 agency and corporate customers and, through them, expanding traveler choice. Among Galileo's
subsidiaries are TRIP.com, an award-winning online travel service and technology provider; and Quantitude, which
delivers advanced telecommunications services and enterprise networking solutions. Galileo also offers secure,
flexible and cost-effective managed hosting services. Headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, USA, Galileo International
has offices worldwide and operates a state-of-the-art data center in Greenwood Village, Colo., USA. Visit www.galileo.com.
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Contact: Stuart Lawton-Davies +44 1753 498526 stuart.lawton-davies@galileo.com