Amadeus
, the leading global distribution system
(GDS) and technology provider, has signed McNeill Rigby Travel, Northern
Ireland`s leading independent travel agency.

McNeill Rigby, who previously used Galileo, has signed with Amadeus for a
period of 3 years.  Processing approximately 50,000+ segments per annum, the
agency has installed Amadeus Vista, a versatile, user-friendly sales and
reservations tool, on terminals throughout its Belfast office.

Commenting on the shift to Amadeus Arnaud Debuchy, Managing Director of
Amadeus UK, said, “We are delighted to have signed McNeill Rigby Travel,
arguably the most technologically advanced agency in Northern Ireland. We
see them as our flagship in the Province and feel that with our first
signing we have started at the top.”

Stuart Knox, Managing Director of McNeill Rigby Travel, added, “We felt it
was time for change and are delighted to have had the opportunity to sign
with Amadeus. We can see the Amadeus system being tailored to suit the needs
of our diverse niche markets. The next few years are going to be very
exciting.”

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(08/08/2002) BA Cuts Over to Amadeus Electronic Ticket Server

(06/08/2002) Amadeus` North America Bookings Drop

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