PRESS RELEASE

STA Travel simplifies travel as a one-stop shop for students and youth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:   Amanda Webb
Corporate Communications Coordinator
Direct Line: 972-538-8843
awebb@statravel.com

(DALLAS, TX – July 23, 2007) STA Travel sets the standard in streamlining the booking process by offering comprehensive travel products and services targeting students and youths including:

• Online visa application: With its new and exclusive partnership with VisaHQ.com, STA Travel customers now have access to timely, online visa application services at competitive rates. By logging onto http://statravel.visaheadquarters.com/visas.php students can now apply for new visas as needed by accessing their profile through a secure online account. This service reduces the average application time from 30 minutes to two minutes compared to other passport and visa services. Additionally, the online service will allow STA Travel customers to track application status online 24/7 and receive real-time electronic updates.
• Student airfare: The STA Travel Blue TicketTM provides students with competitive airfare pricing and unmatched flexibility and ease when booking their travel.
• Discount cards: The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) provides access to over 35,000 international and domestic discounts including airfare, accommodations, tours, shopping, dining and entertainment with partners such as Target.com, Apple Store, Virgin Megastore and The Body Shop.
• Student travel loans: Travel loans are made easy and accessible courtesy of MYRICHUNCLE, an innovator in student loans.
• Foreign currency: Take advantage of favorable foreign currency exchange rates by using eZforex, a safe, secure and convenient method of purchasing foreign currency.
• Travel insurance: Insurance coverage is offered for trip, baggage, medical and accident protection as well as providing 24-hour worldwide emergency assistance.
• International cell phones: Provide students an easy and cost effective way of keeping in touch with friends and family while touring the world.

“Our goal is to make planning memorable trips as simple as possible,” said Scott Hyden, president of STA Travel USA. “With our latest addition of the online visa service, STA Travel provides everything a student and youth traveler needs in one place to ensure a smooth journey.”

About STA Travel

STA Travel is a full-service travel agency with over 70 retail locations in the United States. Students can also access the latest student airfares, packages and trips and other valuable information at http://www.statravel.com. The STA Travel Blue Ticket™ offers students and travelers under the age of 26 key benefits of low price, flexibility, and on-the-road service. STA Travel also has extensive resources and expertise to service group clients, with its International Programs and Group Services division. With over 400 branches in over 90 countries and serving over two and a half million students each year, STA Travel is the world expert in travel for students and young adults. STA Travel is the exclusive distributor of ISIC identification cards throughout the U.S.

North American Corporate Offices: 750 State Highway 121, Suite 250, Lewisville, Texas 75067