ATLANTA -- Delta finalized an agreement with Priceline.com. The
carrier has been testing the concept, through which airlines can
shed unused inventory to fulfill fare bids by consumers, for
several months. Separately, the carrier announced a five-year
agreement with iXL Inc. here for the development of Web-related
products and services to "improve customer service, build internal
capabilities and significantly increase revenues from electronic
commerce." The first step will be to expand the Delta Web site,
SkyLinks, at www.delta-air.com, Delta said.
Under the first year of the contract, iXL will provide $10
million in products and services to Delta through Delta Technology,
a subsidiary, Delta said.