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Orbitz Introduces Orbitz Flights, Hotels, Cars App for iPad
Feb 28, 2013 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) --
Orbitz announced that it launched the Orbitz Flights, Hotels, Cars app for iPad, an extension of its top-rated mobile apps.
According to a release, the Orbitz app for iPad is a fully native, in-app experience that allows consumers to search and book all three components of a trip. Designed specifically for the iPad, the new app brings the same speed, ease of use and exclusive mobile-only discounts to consumers as the Orbitz iPhone app.
"Nearly 30 percent of U.S. adults own a tablet which is up from 2 percent less than three years ago.1 During this unprecedented era of tablet growth, Orbitz is bringing the winning characteristics to iPad that consumers most value in travel apps a fast, easy way to search and book travel and get great deals," said Chris Orton, president of Orbitz.com. "Unlike competitive travel apps that send users on a wild ride across multiple booking sites, the new Orbitz iPad app is the only app that allows consumers to book flights, cars and hotels in a seamless, in-app experience."
The company noted highlights of the new Orbitz iPad app:
-Unrivaled speed and ease of use: Search and book flights, hotels, and rental cars in a flash with a dual list/map view of hotels, the ability to compare details of multiple flights, rental cars, or hotels from a single screen, and sorting & filtering capabilities.
-Exclusive mobile-only deals: Save up to 50 percent off hotels in hundreds of destinations worldwide with Orbitz Mobile Steals.
-Convenient travel tools: View travel itineraries 24x7 even without an internet connection, add a trip itinerary to the iPad calendar, and get 1-tap access to information on flight delays and gate changes.
To mark the launch of the new app, Orbitz noted that it will be giving away a trip for two to Chicago that includes first-class round-trip airfare and a two-night stay in a suite at the five-star Peninsula Chicago.
Orbitz.com is an online travel company that enables travelers to search for and book an array of travel products and services, including flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and vacation packages.
Orbitz Worldwide is a global online travel company that uses technology to enable leisure and business travelers to research, plan and book a broad range of travel products.
More Information:
corp.orbitz.com
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