We are in fact having an extremely strong quarter, and we are more than comfortable with numbers that are out there.

Hutchison's experience, size, influence and, most importantly, knowledge of the region will allow priceline.com to quickly establish operations throughout Asia on which we can build a lucrative business in the coming years.

This plays through consumers' minds where they are viewing their situation like a fire sale so they tend to make offers for tickets that are substantially lower than where they should be.

The soft spot in our business remains the air activity.