ezRez Software Announces Global Partnership With Lufthansa's Miles & More

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ezRez Software, Inc. today announced a new multi-year partnership with Miles & More International GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Lufthansa AG. Under the terms of the agreement, Miles & More will use the ezRez platform to power non-air travel bookings on its website.  The ezRez functionality will be available to over 19 million Miles & More members who fly with Adria Airways, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Eurowings, Germanwings, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Italia, Luxair, and Swiss.

The new site is scheduled to launch later this year and will offer an integrated shopping experience similar to what consumers expect from the best online travel agency websites. Keeping with Miles & More's international client base, the ezRez-powered site will be available in multiple languages and individualized for each partner airline.  

"Miles & More chose ezRez because they offer a global platform with strong localization capabilities," said Carsten Schaeffer, Managing Director, Miles & More.  "We look forward to introducing their products to our members throughout Europe and the world."  

"As the largest frequent flyer program in Europe, Miles & More demands a platform that can deliver unique benefits to each partner airline as well as every single program member," said John Swanciger, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing at ezRez.  "By adding ezRez functionality to their existing redemption options, Miles & More immediately strengthens member value."

About ezRez Software, Inc.

ezRez Software, Inc. enables its partners to sell any combination of travel products including air, car, hotel, trip activities, packaging and travel insurance to anyone, anywhere in the world. Its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform allows clients to easily launch online travel agency functionality with the look and feel of a customized implementation at a fraction of the cost. ezRez provides access to more than 200,000 travel suppliers and its clients include some of the world's largest airlines, hotels, travel agencies and banking loyalty programs, such as AirAsia, American Airlines, American Express, Emirates Airline, Intercontinental Hotels, JetBlue, LAN Airlines, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and United Airlines. Based in San Francisco, ezRez was founded in 2003 and has secured $17 million in venture funding led by Canaan Partners with participation from Azure Capital Partners.  For more information, visit www.ezrez.com.

About Miles & More GmbH

Miles & More GmbH is Europe's leading frequent flyer programme, with over 19 million members located across the world.  A wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Miles & More is the loyalty program used by Adria Airways, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Luxair and Swiss Airlines.  Miles & More allows members to earn and spend miles with any partner airline, as well as with a variety of partners in the retail, car hire and hotel sector.  For more information, visit www.miles-and-more.com.

About Deutsche Lufthansa AG

Deutsche Lufthansa AG is an aviation company with operations worldwide. The Group operates in five business segments, which provide mobility and services for airlines. The business segments Passenger Airline Group, Logistics, MRO, IT Services and Catering each hold leading positions in their markets. In addition, the Lufthansa Group includes over 400 subsidiaries and associated companies. The Passenger Airline Group flies to 258 destinations in 107 countries on four continents. For more information, visit www.lufthansa.com.

SOURCE ezRez Software, Inc.

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