TORONTO, September 11 /PRNewswire/ -- GuestLogix Inc. (TSX-V:GXI), the leading provider of on-board retail technology and solutions to the airline industry, today announced that US Airways, America's fifth largest domestic carrier, has selected the GuestLogix Mobile Virtual Store(TM) solution, comprising proprietary handheld devices and integrated software services, to grow a la carte sales on-board its domestic and international flights.
US Airways is leading the drive for revenue diversification among North American carriers with A la Carte initiatives to offset the impact of high fuel prices on operating margins. The GuestLogix solution will facilitate cash, credit and debit card sales for US Airways In-Flight Café and A la Carte beverage menu. US Airways aims to have the GuestLogix solution fully deployed across its entire mainline fleet by first quarter of next year. The agreement adds potentially 58 million passenger trips annually to the GuestLogix network.
"We look forward to working with US Airways to provide convenience to not only its passengers but its flight attendants as well," said Tom Douramakos, President and CEO of GuestLogix. "Our platform is designed to help operators innovate their on-board retail programs, differentiate their offerings, and securely transact virtually any payment option in-flight." The GuestLogix devices will allow US Airways flight attendants to record cash and complimentary items, print receipts and automate inventory tracking.
About GuestLogix
GuestLogix (http://www.guestlogix.com) is the leading provider of on-board retail technology and solutions to the passenger travel industry. Through its proprietary Mobile Virtual Store(TM) platform, the Company provides air, rail and ferry operators the tools and products to become successful on-board retailers, enhance service and drive ancillary revenue growth. With a customer base consisting of world leading airlines such as American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Ryanair, Southwest Airlines, Germanwings, Thomsonfly and Alaska Airlines, GuestLogix maintains agreements to serve more than a half billion passenger trips annually.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations, which involve risks and uncertainties associated with GuestLogix' business and the environment in which the business operates. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking, including those identified by the expressions "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "intend", and similar expressions to the extent they relate to the Company or its management. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but reflect GuestLogix' current expectations regarding future results or events. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations, including the matters discussed under "Risks and Uncertainties" in the Filing Statement filed on July 14, 2008 with the regulatory authorities. GuestLogix assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements.
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For further information: Media/Analyst: Josef Zankowicz, VP Marketing & Communications, GuestLogix, +1-647-500-1563, josefz@guestlogix.com; Investor: Kristen Dickson, Equicom Group, +1-416-476-7814, kdickson@equicomgroup.com
For further information: Media/Analyst: Josef Zankowicz, VP Marketing & Communications, GuestLogix, +1-647-500-1563, josefz@guestlogix.com; Investor: Kristen Dickson, Equicom Group, +1-416-476-7814, kdickson@equicomgroup.com
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