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Mexicana Selects Accertify for Online Fraud Prevention

June 22, 2009
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Another Major Airline to Implement Interceptas Platform

MEXICO CITY and CHICAGO, June 22 /PRNewswire/ — Mexicana, Mexico’s flagship airline, today announced that it has signed a deal with Accertify www.accertify.com, a leading provider of fraud prevention solutions to airlines and online merchants, to use its Interceptas platform.

“Online fraud is a global challenge for airlines. After conducting a detailed evaluation of available solutions on the market, Mexicana has selected Accertify because of its advanced technology and impressive achievements in helping travel companies dramatically reduce fraud,” said Miguel Angel Ayala, Executive Vice President Audit at Mexicana.

“Interceptas is the comprehensive and flexible solution Mexicana was seeking to prevent fraud, retain revenue and ensure a high-quality experience for customers booking online. Important in our decision was the fact that Interceptas provides unparalleled data management and international capabilities that are key to fighting fraud in our business,” Ayala said.

Accertify has a proven track record of providing fast results in cutting fraud and improving the accuracy and efficiency of fraud-fighting efforts for major airlines and leading web merchants. Its Interceptas solution is a workbench platform that integrates all the components and processes involved in fraud-fighting, along with best-in-breed tools and services, to provide multiple layers of defense. The platform streamlines and automates fraud prevention and is easily modified and configured to meet each customer’s unique requirements and to keep pace with new fraud trends

“We’re excited about working with a global industry leader such as Mexicana and helping yet another carrier to reduce fraud and maximize revenues,” said Jeff Liesendahl, CEO of Accertify.

About Mexicana

Innovation is synonymous with evolution and Mexicana is transforming in response to changing market and industry circumstances. The carrier’s new corporate culture and image are intended to differentiate it from its competitors with modern, efficient, flexible, friendly and accessible services that make for a unique travel experience. Mexicana is currently rated the number one brand in its category and has built a solid reputation for itself over the 90 years it has been operating on the commercial aviation market, during which time it has earned the trust and loyalty of its passengers by offering products and services tailored to meet their needs, while remaining true to its core values. Mexicana is Mexico’s top airline and holds a leading position on the Mexico-US market. In 2008, the carrier flew over 11.7 million passengers to some 50 destinations in Mexico, North America, Central and South America, and recently added flights to Europe to its itinerary. Its fleet is comprised of 65 aircraft — 28 Airbus A320s, 21 A319s, ten A318s, two A330s, two Boeing 767-200s and two 767-300s — that make some 300 flights a day. In addition to boasting the best maintenance base in Latin America, Mexicana has won major industry prizes, including awards in several categories of the World Travel Awards, and has been certified as a Socially Responsible Company. Its subsidiary MexicanaClick covers 28 routes with a fleet of 25 Fokker 100s equipped with state-of-the-art technology. www.mexicana.com

About Accertify(R)

Accertify Inc. is a leader in developing fraud prevention software and strategies from the perspective of online merchants. That focus led to the development of Interceptas(R) which applies state of the art automation to every step in the merchant’s process of managing fraud exposure. Accertify exemplifies a constant commitment to maintaining the best in fraud prevention strategies, and its management team combines the complementary skills from fraud management, business software development, accounting and legal to assure that its customers receive the most comprehensive, cost-effective solution to fraud available. For more information visit: www.accertify.com

SOURCE Accertify Inc.


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