Subject:  STANFORD "Travel Reservations on the Internet Program" (TRIP)

Date: Tue, 4 Jun 1996 13:53:38 -0700 (PDT)
From: flopro@popserver3.stanford.edu (Nancy Florence)

Colleagues,

I bring to your attention one system that might be of interest to you:

TRAVEL RESERVATIONS ON THE INTERNET PROGRAM  (TRIP)

web site address:  http://covillage.stanford.edu/trip/

Below is a description of what this internet program can do for you in
making airline reservations.  It is connected to the American Express
Travel Agency on campus:


Stanford Travel Reservations on the Internet Program (TRIP) provides an
easy-to-use interface and a direct line to the Apollo real-time travel
reservation system via the internet. This is the same system used by over a
third of the world's travel agents.

By using TRIP, you'll be able to view all the flights available that conform to
your desired travel itinerary. From there, you can quickly find the most
convenient and least expensive flights available and book them online. You'll
also be able to make all your hotel and car arrangements using the same
system.

You now have access to the same information as your travel agent right on
your screen, any time you want. You'll never have to wait for your travel
agency to open to check flight availability or to book a flight. You'll
never have to waste time with busy signals or overworked travel agents
rattling off the seemingly endless list of flights available over the
phone. You'll never have to wonder if a cheaper or more convenient flight
is available. Now all the information is yours.

The fares shown by our system are the lowest published rates available
given the flight preferences you indicate and, when applicable, reflect
discounts negotiated by Stanford. But even if you don't find the best deal
yourself, our trained travel agents will look over your booking to make
sure you're not missing out on any savings.

It's a very simple process. Really.


        Log on.

        Set up a personal profile.

        Input your desired flight information (where you're flying from, where
        you're flying to, what time you want to leave, etc.), then review the
        flights available. Choose your flight(s) and click "Book It."

        One of our travel agents will call you to confirm your flight plans
and
        collect payment and delivery information from you.  The tickets will
        then be delivered to your door (often the same day).

        Get on the plane.


Sounds good!  Stanford is eager to have this system tested.  SO....., I
offer this information in case you have an opportunity to try it.

Nancy Florence
Department Administrator
EES&OR Department
Terman Engineering Center 303
tel:  (415) 723-4169
fax:  (415) 723-1614
flopro@leland.stanford.edu