February 8, 2011 - Orbitz Worldwide, on Monday announced the signing of a long-term renewal agreement with ITA Software, Inc., a leading provider of innovative solutions to the travel industry.    

The agreement includes terms for Orbitz Worldwide?s use of ITA?s QPX software for the Orbitz.com and CheapTickets.com websites through December 31, 2015. An ITA customer since the launch of Orbitz.com in 2001, Orbitz Worldwide will continue to take advantage of the innovative features and functionality of ITA?s QPX Software, a comprehensive management system for airfare pricing and shopping that helps provide Orbitz customers with flexible search options and customization choices. 

?ITA's QPX system continues to help Orbitz offer its customers millions of different flight choices from the hundreds of airlines we offer on a daily basis,? said Mike Nelson, president, Partner Services Group, Orbitz Worldwide.

With Price Assurance, Orbitz customers know they will get the lowest price for airfare on Orbitz or receive a cash refund?automatically. With Orbitz customer care, the company employs a team of former air traffic controllers who monitor the skies for delays and travel related disruptions. Since 2001, Orbitz has sent more than 200 million alerts via text message, emails or actual phone calls reminding customers about travel related delays.  In 2010, Orbitz introduced new mobile booking tools for customers, including an updated mobile website and native apps for iPhone and Android? smart phones.