...This auspicious beginning, however, has not obscured one fact: Orbitz, which promises to provide the "most low fares to Planet Earth," is in demand.

As a player in the largest category of online consumer spending--namely, leisure travel--Orbitz reported gross online bookings of more than $1 million during its first day of operation and more than $3.3 million by its third day. Though still reporting delays during the second week, "Orbitz maintained a steady pace" of sales, said Carol Jouzaitis, an Orbitz spokeswoman. "While the call center is not where we would like it to be, we have significantly improved the situation, and we are still working on it."

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