ATLANTA, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Global travel technology leader Worldspan, L.P. announced a new five-year agreement with its longstanding distributor partner Stargate Cyber Active, giving Stargate exclusive rights to distribute Worldspan travel technologies and services to travel agencies in the Republic of South Africa. Stargate is the largest distributor of Worldspan products and services worldwide, serving the needs of Worldspan agencies in several other African countries, as well as in the Middle East.

Under the new agreement, which went into effect January 1, Stargate will increase the resources and staff supporting Worldspan travel agency customers in South Africa, and expand Worldspan's market-wide presence to serve a broader base of customers. Stargate and Worldspan are also focused on enabling agencies to take advantage of emerging Internet-based opportunities in South Africa, using some of the global travel industry's most advanced Web-based solutions. Operating from Africa's regional centre of Johannesburg, Stargate will build on the success and superior service of Worldspan's previous South African distributor, Air Destinations, in supporting Worldspan's customers and growth.

"Stargate is unrivalled in managing the unique technology and support requirements of Worldspan customers in many regions. We are applying their vast expertise to South Africa, monitoring improvements in broadband access as the Internet becomes more significant in the market, and placing more personnel on the ground to help customers adapt and grow," said David Taylor, director of EMEAA distributors for Worldspan. "In South Africa and worldwide, Worldspan has become the clear choice for travel agencies that want to partner with the only GDS that does not compete with agencies as a travel retailer. Our combined assets offer attractive advantages to agencies and are sure to help Worldspan and our customers build business in this evolving market."

"Stargate and Worldspan offer South African travel agencies the advanced solutions and services they need today, and the forward-looking tools they need to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving industry," said Sean Van den Haute, president and chief executive officer for Stargate Cyber Active. "Worldspan is renowned for seamlessly interfacing travel agencies with a leading GDS as well as the Internet, and because they are the global leader in travel e-commerce, their travel agency customers are ideally positioned to migrate business to the emerging online channel."

Worldspan repeatedly delivers industry-first Web-based solutions to the global travel industry, and its e-commerce leadership is a competitive advantage for every travel agency. Worldspan-connected agencies have access to the same powerful shopping and pricing tools in use by the majority of the world's leading travel Web sites. Nearly two out of three flights purchased online are shopped, booked and ticketed through Worldspan, making Worldspan the largest transaction processor for online travel agencies worldwide.

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.

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CONTACT: Erin Hadaway of Worldspan, +1-770-563-6545, or
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