ARC ENHANCES IAR E-TICKET VOIDING
Connection to Carrier Databases Will Minimize Debit Memos

Arlington, VA, July 10, 2003 - ARC has enhanced the void functionality for electronic tickets (e-tickets) by linking its Interactive Agent Reporting (IAR) database with carriers' electronic ticket databases. The real-time communications connection provided by ARC will enable the synchronization of the IAR and carrier e-ticket databases and decrease the number of unreported sale debit memos issued to travel agents by carriers for electronic tickets not being properly voided.

With this enhancement, when a travel professional voids an e-ticket directly in IAR, ARC will send a real-time message to the ticketing carrier's e-ticket database requesting permission to void the e-ticket. The carrier will then send an automated response indicating whether or not the transaction can be voided. ARC has partnered with a leading technology provider, Worldspan, to make this functionality available to all ARC participants.

"ARC is in a unique position to provide both travel agents and carriers with access to timely and accurate transaction data to the ultimate benefit of the traveler," said David Collins, CTC, ARC president and chief executive officer. "We are pleased to work with Worldspan as part of our continuing effort to improve the services we provide to all of our stakeholders. This improvement to IAR will save money and time for travel agents and airlines alike."

"Our partnership with ARC to develop and implement this new electronic ticket void functionality strengthens Worldspan's position as a leading technology facilitator for the travel industry, supporting airlines and travel agencies with current, accurate and reliable information," commented Sue Powers, chief information officer and senior vice president - Worldwide Product Solutions for Worldspan.

For more detailed information about this new voiding enhancement please visit ARC's Web site at http://www.arccorp.com/iarenh_063003.htm or contact ARC's Customer Support Center at (703) 816-8003. For a complete listing of IAR enhancements see http://www.arccorp.com/iarenhance.htm.

About Worldspan
Worldspan is a leader in travel technology resources for travel suppliers, travel agencies, e-commerce sites and corporations worldwide. Utilizing fast, 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. The company offers industry-leading Fares and Pricing technology such as Worldspan e-PricingSM, hosting solutions, and customized travel products, including Worldspan Travel Enginuity^SM. Worldspan enables travel suppliers, distributors and corporations to reduce costs and increase productivity with best-in-class technology like Worldspan Go!^® and Worldspan Trip Manager^®. Worldspan is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Additional information is available at www.worldspan.com.

About ARC
ARC is the premier financial transaction processing and settlement corporation that facilitates the distribution of travel products and related information in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. There are nearly 30,000 ARC accredited travel agency locations and approximately 130 participating airlines and railroads in ARC's settlement system. Using increasingly sophisticated electronic means for ticket distribution, reporting, and remittance, these points of sale are responsible for air and rail sales of nearly $65 billion a year. For more information about ARC, please visit www.arccorp.com.