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CheapoAir Upgrades and Introduces Auto-Airline Ticketing Technology from Fareportal

Published: Wed, 17 Jan 2007, 01:17:00 EDT

Edited by Christopher Simmons

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jan. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, CheapoAir.com announced in partnership with Fareportal, a complex Multi-Airline Auto Ticketing Technology that integrates a three tier fraud detection checkpoint system that issues e-ticket confirmation to customers within a fraction of a second. In addition, CheapoAir.com is also announcing Auto-Airline Paper Tickets to be integrated into FedEx Shipping Software, making transactions seamless and more efficient while still providing a rigorously secure environment.

While launching this new technology, Harsh Sood, CTO of Fareportal said, "CheapoAir has successfully achieved 90% of auto-ticketing in the domestic sector and 60% in the International sector." This Technology will now enable end-users to simply print their e-ticket from their email without waiting for a third party to issue their airline ticket on their behalf. The CheapoAir.com system will automatically identify and issue air tickets within seconds of booking.

Nikunj Dhawan, VP Technology of Fareportal said this, "By integrating this amazing auto-ticketing technology, we're eliminating the need for customers to call the airlines or customer service. It's a giant step forward in customer friendly travel technology. By March 2007, CheapoAir's goal is to achieve 100% auto-ticket generation in the domestic sectors."

CheapoAir recently issued this statement, "CheapoAir is committed to bringing solid value to its customers. Through our partnership with Fareportal, we will continuously strive to bring technology that will leverage airfare structures, employing the latest cutting edge methods for providing the most cost effective solutions to our customers."

About CheapoAir.com
CheapoAir.com is a NYC based consumer travel website offering low airfares to its 1 Million plus customer base. CheapoAir.com leverages its technology to offer over 18 Million private and negotiated air fares to consumers. CheapoAir.com receives over 1.2 Million unique visitors per month. For Further information, please visit CheapoAir, www.CheapoAir.com.

About Fareportal
Fareportal is based in Silicon Alley and is a technology provider to travel companies. Its proprietary booking engine technology is utilized by consumers and B2B travel websites. Fareportal was one of the 1st companies to develop an entire framework on a .NET platform for use in booking travel online. The Fareportal booking engine utilizes highly innovative technology to aggregate airfare data from various sources and display it on a single screen in less than 5 seconds. For further information, please visit Fareportal, www.Fareportal.com.

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