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2006-09-12Europcar extends exclusive long-term partnership with easyJet

Europcar, the number one car rental company in Europe, is proud to announce that it has extended its long-term partnership with easyJet and will continue to provide Europe's leading low-cost airline with a dedicated and tailored service through its comprehensive range of car rental services.

 

Following an extremely competitive tender process involving some of the key players within the car rental industry, Europcar was chosen ahead of its competitors due to its unprecedented levels of customer service, attention to detail and the ability to be able to respond to changing consumer requirements.

 

EasyJet CEO Andrew Hamilton said: "As Europe's number one low-cost airline, easyJet is constantly looking for ways of improving the customer experience and offering the best possible deal. In Europcar, we have a partner that shares our values. Like easyJet, Europcar is a European market leader with a reputation to match. The strength of their brand complements ours."

 

The range of services Europcar will continue to provide to easyJet customers across Europe include access to an easy-to-use booking system via a website which allows flight bookings and car reservations to be made simultaneously. Airport facilities include dedicated Europcar check-in desks with personnel on hand to make bookings and deal with any enquiries. Further enhancements to the service, which has undergone continuous development over the last three years of the partnership, include the opportunity to pre-book one way rentals.

 

Salvatore Catania, Europcar CEO commented: "We are extremely proud to continue our partnership with easyJet, and in doing so reaffirm our personal commitment to providing easyJet customers with a dedicated service and competitive pricing across our extensive portfolio of products. With many exciting new developments ahead, we are looking forward to continuing our partnership."

 

For further information or to make a booking, please visit http://www.europcar4easyjet.com/

 

 

 

Europcar is the leading European car rental firm and is fully owned by Eurazeo, one of the top listed investment companies in Europe.

 

The Europcar network includes more than 2,900 rental agencies in over 147 countries. In 2005 with an average fleet of more than 220,000 rental vehicles with close to seven million hire contracts, Europcar generated revenues of € 1.28 billion, up by nine per cent versus 2004. The Group has 5,200 employees.

 

Eurazeo is an investment company with close to 5 billion euros in diversified assets and a market capitalization of more than 4 billion euros.

 

Backed by 150 years of experience and a strong financial base, Eurazeo's strategy is either to acquire the majority or to hold an influential position in companies with important growth potential.

 

Contact:

EUROPCAR International S.A.S.U.

Christoph Wolf

Director Communications

Tel : ++33 (0) 1 30 44 98 00

Fax :++33 (0) 1 30 44 94 45

e-mail : wolfc@mail.europcar.com

 

 

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