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In the first seven months of fiscal 1998, federal travelers put $2.1 billion in charges on government travel cards. Only about 40 percent of federal travel spending goes through the cards, but the card data is the most comprehensive available on travel vendors. The figures below are based on card charges.
Sales (in millions)
Oct. '97-Apr. '98
Market
Share
AIRLINES
Delta$193.121.2%
United183.920.2
US Airways 142.215.6
American132.914.6
Northwest94.810.4
Continental44.04.8
Trans World34.33.8
Alaska25.12.8
Southwest18.22.0
America West6.50.7
Other34.63.9
Total Airlines$909.6
CAR RENTALS
National$22.917.4%
Dollar16.512.5
Avis15.711.9
Budget14.210.8
Hertz13.210.0
Alamo12.39.3
Enterprise9.97.5
Thrifty8.36.3
Advantage1.81.3
Other17.113.0
Total Car Rental$132
HOTELS
Marriott$61.09.8%
Holiday Inn55.89.0
Promus *30.95.0
Choice **27.14.4
Best Western22.23.6
Hilton19.03.1
Sheraton16.82.7
Ramada Inn15.72.5
Radisson14.52.3
Hyatt10.71.7
Other346.655.9
Total Hotels$620.3
Cash Advances$306.4
Other Travel Charges$106.8
Total Travel Charges$2,075
* Promus includes Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn and Suites, and Homewood Suites ** Choice includes Clarion, Quality, Comfort, Sleep, Econolodge, and Rodeway. Source: General Services Administration

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