2008 Press Releases
28 July 2008
ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT OPTION OFFERS ANTIDOTE TO RISING TRAVEL COST AND ASSISTS IN DRIVING SALES
BILL ME LATER ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIVERSAL AIR TRAVEL PLAN
Los Angeles, Calif.- 2008 NBTA International Convention and Exposition—Bill Me Later, Inc.
corporate travel payment network. The partnership enables airlines to seamlessly integrate Bill Me Later®
by utilizing their existing UATP Network for processing Bill Me Later transactions.
For more than 70 years, UATP has been a leader in innovative payment service and strategy for
240 global airline and travel clients and millions of their customers. UATP has been a pioneer in
corporate travel solutions with a mission of helping to deflect the high cost of credit card
“The airline industry is eagerly seeking ways to lower distribution costs while providing travel
consumers with greater convenience and satisfaction. Bill Me Later has proven to deliver on all
these fronts for several major travel partners,” said Ralph Kaiser, president and CEO of UATP.
“Now, with this seamless Bill Me Later integration path, UATP looks forward to extending these
benefits to our extensive network of airline and travel partners.”
“With the current economic situation and continual rise of airline fuel costs, next-generation
payments like Bill Me Later are playing a more important role than ever in the travel industry,”
said John Reistrup, vice president of travel and specialty retail marketing for Bill Me Later, Inc.
“Airlines are seeking alternatives to reduce their expenses and also provide their customers with
a fast, easy and secure way to pay, whether online or on the phone. Bill Me Later has proven to
help many travel partners increase bookings and drive additional revenue through integrated
programs such as deferred financing, which is particularly appealing in this market.”
Bill Me Later, Inc. allows retailers and travel partners to simplify the payment experience to
capture lost sales, increase customer loyalty and maximize profits. Through a single
implementation of its Bill Me Later product suite, merchants gain access to a set of technology
solutions, including Bill Me Later and its unique integrated marketing programs and financing
offers, Bill Me Later® Business, and a private label credit card program.
About Bill Me Later, Inc.
Bill Me Later, Inc. is a new breed of technology company, offering next-generation payment and
marketing solutions. The company is a leader in the digital payments industry with its popular
Bill Me Later® product and flexible financing programs. The rapidly growing Bill Me Later
network enables top-tier retailers and travel providers to attract high value customers with an
effortless payment experience. In the small business sector Bill Me Later, Inc. is pioneering
payments with the Bill Me Later® Business service tailored specifically for the small business
buyer.
The Bill Me Later, Inc. network includes hundreds of top-tier merchants including AirTran,
Amazon, Apple, Borders, Bluefly, Continental Airlines, eLUXURY, Fujitsu, JetBlue, Toshiba,
Toys “R” Us, US Airways, Walmart.com and Zappos. Millions of consumers rely on the safety
and convenience of Bill Me Later’s payment solutions when shopping online, via phone and instore.
Founded in 2000, Bill Me Later, Inc. is a privately held company headquartered in Timonium,
Md. with additional office locations in Hunt Valley, Md. and San Francisco, Calif. Please visit us
at: http://www.billmelater.com/.
About UATP
UATP accounts are accepted as a form of payment for corporate business travel by airlines and
travel agencies worldwide. UATP accounts are issued by: Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand,
American Airlines (NYSE: AMR), Austrian Airlines, Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL), Delta
Air Lines (NYSE:DAL), Japan Airlines (NasdaqOTC: JALSY), Northwest Airlines (NYSE:
NWA), Qantas Airways, Ltd., United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA), and US Airways (NYSE:
LCC). AirPlus International issues the UATP-based Company Account for: British Airways
(NYSE: BAB), Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL), and Lufthansa German Airlines.
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Press Contact: Wendy Ward + 1 202 626 4077 wward@uatp.com
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