Article: Travelocity Strengthens UK Presence With Acquisition of Air Tickets Direct.

LONDON, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ --

Travelocity (Nasdaq: TVLY), the world's leading online travel company, today reinforced its commitment to European market growth by announcing the acquisition of travel company Air Tickets Direct in Stansted, UK.

The deal, which follows recent global partnerships with British Airways and Lufthansa, will significantly increase Travelocity's presence in the UK market.

Air Tickets Direct, established in 1995, operates a leading UK Internet site and call center with 67 sales and service consultants at a state-of-the- art, high-tech facility near Stansted Airport. The company will operate under Travelocity ownership ...

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