DALLAS, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hotels.com, http://www.hotels.com, the
largest specialized provider of discount lodging worldwide, and Delta Air
Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL), the world's second largest airline in terms of
passengers carried, today announced they are expanding upon their successful
call transfer program. The call transfer program is now being extended to all
Delta call centers. Additionally, travelers booking their airfare at Delta's
local city ticket offices will be given a toll-free referral number to book
their hotel accommodations with Hotels.com. With the call transfer program
once travelers have booked their airline tickets with Delta, travelers needing
hotel accommodations are automatically transferred to Hotels.com call centers
enabling them to receive significant discounts off published rates at
Hotels.com's inventory of approximately 9,000 hotels, timeshares, condos and
vacation rentals in more than 435 worldwide destinations that Delta serves.
Additionally, Hotels.com is now featured on Delta Air Lines ticket jackets and
its commercials are appearing on Delta's on-board video presentations.
"We are pleased to have been chosen by Delta to provide their customers
with our discount lodging products. Our Delta call transfer program has been
very successful. The expansion of our partnership is a win-win for both
companies as well as for travelers. It enables Delta's valued customers easy
access to our extensive inventory of accommodations worldwide satisfying their
air and lodging needs. Our Delta-only designated operators are on-hand
24 hours to ensure the highest quality of service. We are excited about this
expansion of our relationship with Delta," stated Cheryl Rosner, president of
Hotels.com.
"We are always seeking ways to enhance the travel experience for our
customers," said Patrice Miles, vice president of Consumer Marketing for
Delta. "Delta's partnership with Hotels.com will provide our customers the
opportunity to find accommodations that best meet their travel needs."
About Hotels.com
Hotels.com is the largest specialized provider of discount lodging
worldwide, providing service through its own websites (including
http://www.hotels.com and others), thousands of affiliated websites, and its
toll-free call centers (1-800-2-HOTELS). Hotels.com provides accommodations to
travelers at over 9,000 properties in more than 400 markets in North America,
Europe, the Caribbean and Asia. The company offers a one-stop shopping source
for hotel pricing, amenities and availability, and also specializes in
providing travelers with accommodations for sold-out periods. Hotels.com is an
operating business of IAC/InterActiveCorp (Nasdaq: IACI). CST: 2059975-40.
About Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines, the world's second largest airline in terms of passengers
carried and the leading U.S. carrier across the Atlantic, offers 5,734 flights
each day to 444 destinations in 79 countries on Delta, Song, Delta Express,
Delta Shuttle, Delta Connection and Delta's worldwide partners. Delta is a
founding member of SkyTeam, a global airline alliance that provides customers
with extensive worldwide destinations, flights and services. For more
information, please go to delta.com.
For Further Information:
For Hotels.com:
Lois Fuhr
Fuhr & Associate
206-236-0606
lfuhr@fuhrassoc.com
For Delta Air Lines:
Delta Corporate Communications
404 715-2554
SOURCE Hotels.com; Delta Air Lines Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.hotels.com
CONTACT:
Lois Fuhr of Fuhr & Associate,
+1-206-236-0606, or lfuhr@fuhrassoc.com, for Hotels.com; or Delta
Corporate Communications, +1-404-715-2554
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