An automated system (10) is provided for identifying alternate low-cost travel arrangements. The system (10) obtains inventory information specifying the rates and/or availability of a plurality of travel arrangements, from one or more computer reservation systems. The inventory information is stored...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US6119094?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6119094 - Automated system for identifying alternate low-cost travel arrangements