In a joint statement this afternoon, US Airways and Worldspan said they are working to resolve a conflict first reported by
Business Travel News (BTNOnline, Nov. 1) that would have resulted in US Airways' expulsion from the global distribution system if the carrier did not agree to provide complete fare content. "Because those discussions are ongoing, Worldspan will not suspend US Airways' participation on Nov. 15 as previously stated, but both parties reserve all rights to pursue all available legal remedies," the statement said.
Though specific legal remedies were not cited and no new deadline was divulged, the dispute centers on a 1991 agreement between the two companies. Without being specific as to the contractual provisions, Worldspan said it is "looking to enforce the contract." US Airways, which earlier had reached new agreements with Galileo and Sabre
(BTN, Oct. 28), had said Worldspan is relying on "vague language" in that contract. The Galileo and Sabre deals call for the airline to list in those GDSs all US Airways fares in exchange for a discount on segment booking fees, as well as a freeze on those fees for three years.