Travel-Size Personal Assistant Helps Travelers Stay Informed of Flight Changes, Get Money Back on Airfare, and Put Reward Points to Work
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TripIt, the leading mobile trip organizer from Concur (Nasdaq CNQR), today announced that travel-size personal assistant TripIt Pro is now available for purchase on-the-go, in the newest version of TripIt for iPhone and iPad. Travelers can now instantly upgrade to TripIt Pro to get peace of mind while traveling, and be kept in the know any time there's a change with their flight.
TripIt Pro also helps travelers get money back on airfare by keeping an eye out for price drops, and notifying them immediately to claim their refund or credit. Frequent travelers can get the most out of their reward points by accessing them all-in-one place; and now, TripIt Pro makes it even easier to see when points expire on the iPhone or iPad. To learn about other ways TripIt Pro provides a helping hand on the road, visit http://tripit.com/pro.
The newest version of TripIt for iPhone and iPad also includes a new travel dashboard that greets visitors on the home screen, with the following options:
-- What's Next: preview the next trip or activity, or click through to view
the trip itinerary
-- Trips: access all travel itineraries in one place, including shared
trips
-- Network: keep track of friends' trip plans, including "Who's Close,"
TripIt groups and network updates, and "Inner Circle" for Pro users
-- Points (TripIt Pro only): get a heads up on reward points nearing
expiration on the home screen, or click through to access all accounts,
point balances, progress towards the next status level, year-to-date and
recent activity
Lastly, travelers can now set up trip calendar syncing right from their iPhone or iPad, so TripIt itineraries will automatically update their iOS calendar. For more information about calendar options, visit http://tripit.com/uhp/calendarinfo.
About TripIt
TripIt®, the leading mobile travel organizer from Concur® (Nasdaq: CNQR), makes it easy for millions of travelers to organize and share their trips. Simply forward confirmation emails from anywhere you book to plans@tripit.com and TripIt automagically creates one simple, smart itinerary to access on a smartphone, calendar, or anywhere online. For even greater peace of mind while traveling, TripIt Pro acts like a personal travel assistant that keeps travelers in the know regarding flight status, alternate flights, and more; tracks all frequent traveler points in one place; and monitors eligible flights for fare refunds. TripIt for Business is an easier way for companies to organize office travel; keep track of who's traveling when and where, and whether travel dollars are being spent wisely. For more information, please visit http://www.tripit.com and follow @TripIt at http://twitter.com/tripit.
About Concur
Concur® is a leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions for companies of all sizes. Concur's easy-to-use web-based and mobile solutions help companies and their employees control costs and save time. Learn more at http://www.concur.com.
SOURCE TripIt
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CONTACT: Amy Jackson, Director of Public Relations of TripIt, Concur, +1-415-401-1152, press@tripit.com