Payless Car Rental System, Inc. Offers Worldspan Car Source Connectivity

    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--Sept. 24, 2002--Payless Car Rental System, Inc., an Avalon Global Group, Inc. company, announced they will participate in Worldspan Car Source(R), the highest level of electronic information and car booking connectivity in the Worldspan global distributions system (GDS). Car Source enables Worldspan travel agents to efficiently and instantly access the same real-time rates and availability data displayed in Payless Car Rental System's own reservation network.
    "Participation in Worldspan Car Source raises the reliability of our distribution system to a higher level so agents have better access to key information," said Kathy Johnson, vice president of marketing, Payless Car Rental System, Inc. "Agents anywhere in the world can book cars from Payless with confidence knowing they are receiving the best rate offered to help deliver better customer service than ever before."
    Car Source allows travel agencies and the travel portals that use Worldspan as their reservation engine the assurance of real-time rates and availability. Through this seamless interface between the travel agent and Payless Car Rental System's internal data, agents can also find information on special rates, applicable corporate discounts, packages and promotions.
    "Payless has a longstanding commitment to both marketing and technical innovation, a commitment reflected in choosing the enhanced booking opportunities offered through Worldspan Car Source," said Vela McClam-Mitchell, vice president and general manager - Worldwide Travel Supplier Services for Worldspan. "With its seamless connectivity and exclusive functionality, Car Source provides car rental companies with a more effective way to market their products and services."
    Payless Car Rental System, Inc. is a privately held corporation in St. Petersburg, Florida with over 121 worldwide franchise locations. For reservations, contact your local travel agent, visit the Payless Car Rental Web site at http://www.paylesscarrental.com or call 1-800-PAYLESS within the US and Canada, or 727/321-6352 from all other countries.