AIR CANADA FULL CONTENT ENHANCED DISPLAY AVAILABLE ON KDS ON-DEMAND TRAVEL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

Air Canada’s content, enhanced display and cost-cutting features fully available to corporations and travel agencies

July 30, 2008 – KDS, an international leader in on-demand travel and expense management, announced an enhanced display of Air Canada's content and fare information within KDS on-line travel solutions.

The KDS - Air Canada integration is the cornerstone of a team work between the two companies. KDS and Air Canada engineers have actively worked together to provide KDS's clients with the best Air Canada fare display, complete with all of the airline's innovative a la carte fare products and Flight Passes.

"With our ac2u direct connect, it has never been easier for the corporate market to take advantage of Air Canada's suite of innovative products," said Graham Wareham, General Manager Product Distribution at Air Canada. "We are extremely excited to have KDS, a leader in on-line travel management solutions, as an ac2u partner, providing our corporate customers with efficient access to our full inventory, including our award winning Corporate Flight Pass."

KDS connect to Air Canada’s ac2u direct connect platform. This connectivity is available to clients of KDS Corporate and KDS Portal, the seamless online travel booking and expense solution for global corporations, and to companies using KDS Portal, a complete online solution for travel management companies and service providers.

Through KDS, travelers are able to access the full range of Air Canada products, including the airline’s flight customization pricing model, which enables travelers to customize their chosen fare product by selecting options such as onboard café vouchers, seat selection and lounge access.  Travelers will also have the ability to book an Air Canada Flight Pass credit, view their Flight Pass list and check individual Flight Pass details, including remaining credit balances. 

Through KDS solutions, users have access to all of Air Canada's advanced options. Bookings can be modified, multi-segment trips are available and a Book on Hold facility is accessible for international flights.