Arlington, VA, March 15, 2007 – ARC is pleased to announce the launch this month of ARC MarketPlace to the vast community of ARC-accredited travel professionals. ARC MarketPlace provides one-stop online access to destination activities from 1,200 top travel industry suppliers spanning more than 450 cities in over 75 countries. “ARC MarketPlace gives travel professionals fast and easy access to exciting products and services for their customers, all while earning valuable commissions for themselves, and whether sold separately or in conjunction with the equally global air and rail products settled through ARC,” says Lauri Reishus, ARC’s general manager of industry products and services.

Facts regarding ARC MarketPlace:

• Web accessible to ARC-accredited travel agents and corporate travel departments (CTD) at www.arcmarketplace.com at no cost to the agent or CTD
• ARC-accredited travel professionals receive commissions through ARC – a trusted business partner for over 40 years
• ARC MarketPlace provides the travel professional with printable vouchers and receipts at the time of sale
• ARC MarketPlace has a broad array of products thereby saving the travel agent time and effort
• 24/7 access permits availability when needed most
• Sales are conducted via the Web using credit card form of payment
• ARC-accredited travel professionals benefit from ARC’s singular economies of scale with broadened purchasing power

Please visit www.arcmarketplace.com for additional product information. Media inquiries may also be directed to ARC Corporate Communications.

About ARC
ARC is the premier provider of financial settlement solutions and data and analytical services for the travel industry. Airlines, travel agencies, corporate travel departments, railroads, and other travel suppliers process more than $70 billion annually through ARC’s world-class settlement system, making it the financial backbone of travel distribution. ARC COMPASS®, the leading, trusted source for travel transaction information, powers data and analytical tools that help ARC customers make confident business decisions. ARC is an airline-owned company that builds on values of integrity, teamwork, innovation, cost-effectiveness, and excellence. For more information, please visit http://www.arccorp.com.