Arlington, VA, October 9, 2007 – ARC is announcing the launch of ARC DataXpert for Itinerary Detail, a Web-based application for use with the ARC Itinerary Detail data file that allows carriers to create, schedule, share, and view customized reports, all with the click of a button. This is the latest in a series of data management innovations from ARC that leverages the strength of ARC’s Itinerary Detail (ID) data files. ARC ID features detailed segment level information from transactions on all ARC-participating carriers down to individual ARC-accredited agency points of sale.

“There is no question that today, every carrier knows the critical need for accurate and comprehensive data,” states Chuck Thackston, ARC’s new General Manager – Data & Analytics. “With this latest product introduction, ARC assures that all carriers, whether large or small, can benefit from this unique and rich data source. This is what sets ARC apart in our industry,” adds Thackston.

Carriers using ARC DataXpert for Itinerary Detail are easily able to:

• Trend sales data by month, quarter, and year
• Compare data by market, origin, destination, cabin class, and agency number down to the segment level
• Summarize, sort, and move individual data fields
• Analyze data by date of issue, flown date, or processing PED (Period End Date)
• Drill down to additional detail within report results
• Graph data
• Export to Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat PDF, and text formats

Customized output features allows users to:

• Analyze Itinerary Detail Touches subscription with traditional stop over or (new) length of stay logic.
• Analyze data with customized co-terminal/city market selections
• View data with customized cabin class mappings
• Associate times of day with traditional naming conventions (Early morning, afternoon, evening, and others)
• Share created reports with colleagues within the tool’s interface

With ARC DataXpert for Itinerary Detail, there is no software to load, no additional files to receive, no programming is required, and it is Web-based for universal access.

Link to Additional Product Information
ARC DataXpert for Itinerary Detail: www.arccorp.com/products/prod_dat_DataXpertID.html

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 $77 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.