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Eos Airlines Joins Worldspan and Is Now Available for Sale By Worldspan Agencies Worldwide

Posted on: Wednesday, 15 February 2006, 09:00 CST

ATLANTA, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Global travel technology leader Worldspan, L.P. announced the introduction of New York-based Eos Airlines as the newest carrier participating in the Worldspan global distribution system (GDS). Eos is now available in Worldspan allowing access to all flights, fares, schedules and availability, as well as booking and instant ticketing capabilities to Worldspan travel agencies worldwide.

Flying daily between New York's JFK and London's Stansted airports, Eos is a new single class premium airline dedicated to serving the needs of the international business executive. With a fleet of Boeing 757s outfitted with just 48 "suites," Eos is offering guests 40 percent more personal space than ordinary business class at prices that provide customers compelling value. Eos offers executives a superior air travel experience, providing comfort and flexibility when working in groups or relaxing in private.

"Eos is focused on delivering premium services to its customers and we want to be available for sale in those booking channels most preferred by our customers. Worldspan was particularly attractive to Eos given their diverse selection of customers, including the industry's deepest portfolio of online travel agencies and reach from a single source," said Christopher Frawley, vice president of Distribution at Eos Airlines.

"We welcome Eos to Worldspan and are pleased to partner with them in extending their unique travel products for sale by Worldspan travel agencies around the world," said Kevin Ficco, Worldspan vice president - Airline Distribution and Business Development. "Eos participation continues our commitment to enhancing global content in Worldspan."

About Eos

Founded in March 2003, Eos is a new single class premium airline dedicated to serving the needs of the international business executive looking for the ultimate in space, comfort, service and convenience. With only 48 seats on our Boeing 757's, Eos offers an experience that surpasses private jets for comfort and flexibility to work in groups or relax in private. Eos provides daily service between New York and London. For more information visit http://www.eosairlines.com/

About Worldspan, L.P.

Worldspan is a leader in travel technology services for travel suppliers, travel agencies, e-commerce sites and corporations worldwide. Utilizing some of the fastest, most flexible and efficient networks and computing technologies, Worldspan provides comprehensive electronic data services linking approximately 800 travel suppliers around the world to a global customer base. Worldspan offers industry-leading Fares and Pricing technology such as Worldspan e-Pricing(R), hosting solutions and customized travel products. Worldspan enables travel suppliers, distributors and corporations to reduce costs and increase productivity with technology like Worldspan Go!(R) and Worldspan Trip Manager(R) XE. Worldspan is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Additional information is available at worldspan.com.

Statements in this release and any exhibits hereto which are not purely historical facts, including statements about forecasted financial projections or other statements about anticipations, beliefs, expectations, hopes, intentions or strategies for the future, may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based upon information available to Worldspan, L.P. ("the Company") on the date this release was submitted. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Any forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the events or results described in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties related to: the Company's revenue being highly dependent on the travel and transportation industries; airlines limiting their participation in travel marketing and distribution services; and other changes or events which impact the travel industry or the Company. More information on potential risks and uncertainties is available in the Company's recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's annual Form 10-K report, Forms 10-Q, Forms 8-K and Form S-4.

First Call Analyst: FCMN Contact:

Worldspan, L.P.

CONTACT: Erin Hadaway of Worldspan, +1-770-563-6545, orerin.hadaway@worldspan.com

Web site: http://www.worldspan.com/http://www.eosairlines.com/

Source: PRNewswire

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