Orbitz turned five this year. Despite its relatively late start (Expedia and Travelocity began in the mid-1990s), regulatory issues, and shifting ownership, the site is still the third largest online travel agency (behind Expedia and Travelocity, respectively).
Even before its launch, Orbitz was dogged by anti-competitive claims. It was at this time that the company first encountered Brian Hoyt, then deputy director of public affairs at Brodeur's DC office. Travelocity was his client of his, and the company was concerned about ...