GuestLogix Expands Market Footprint With Middle East Entry in Deal With Saudi Arabian Airlines Catering Company and Newrest Group Subsidiary ILC


LONDON, September 24 /PRNewswire/ --     World Low Cost Airlines Congress 2008 - GuestLogix Inc. (TSX-V:GXI), the
leading provider of on-board retail systems to the airline industry, today
announced an agreement with Saudi Arabian Airlines Catering Company ("SAAC"),
one of the largest airline caterers in the Middle East. The deal will result
in GuestLogix' Mobile Virtual Store(TM) technology and platform being
deployed on-board SAAC's airline customers in the region.

GuestLogix signed a multi-year agreement with SAAC, a partnership formed
between the recently privatized subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Airlines and an
investment group that includes Toulouse-based Newrest Group's ILC, its
in-flight services logistics provider. SAAC's catering business not only
supplies the needs of Saudi Arabian Airlines, with more than 18 million
passenger trips annually, but also those of 80 other airline customers some
of which are anticipated to come on stream with GuestLogix.

Tom Douramakos, President and CEO of GuestLogix, said:

"This is a significant development for GuestLogix as it marks our entry
into one of the most rapidly growing markets in the world. Our technology
platform and merchandising programs are designed to help airlines enhance
their on-board travel experience thereby achieving higher levels of customer
satisfaction and more profitable revenues."

The GuestLogix Mobile Virtual Store(TM) offers proprietary handheld
devices designed for the passenger travel market and a customizable Web-based
back-end payment processing, inventory tracking, merchandising and promotions
management system. The solution enables airlines to process on-board
transactions using cash, credit cards, gift cards, loyalty rewards, and
coupons. It can also be integrated with existing airline front-end and
back-office applications. The GuestLogix solution will be deployed, in part,
to automate SAAC airline partner shopping services which are offered
on-board, on ground and online.

Christophe Parent, CEO of Saudi Arabian Airlines Catering Company, said:

"The GuestLogix system will help us to completely automate on-board
transactions, grow sales and introduce new services. Our airline partners are
committed to service quality and innovation, and we look forward to working
with the industry's leader to tailor our in-flight offerings and maximize
comfort and experience on-board each flight."

Sébastien-Réginald Gras, General Manager of ILC, commented:

"This partnership, with exclusivity for the Saudi Arabia region, enables
us to reinforce our current in-flight service offering and commit to quality
and reliability across the whole supply chain."

About GuestLogix

GuestLogix (http://www.guestlogix.com) is the leading provider of 
on-board retail technology and solutions to the passenger travel industry. 
Through its proprietary Mobile Virtual Store(TM) platform, the Company
provides air, rail and ferry operators the tools and products to become 
successful on-board retailers, enhance service and drive ancillary revenue 
growth. With a customer base consisting of world leading airlines such as 
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Ryanair,
Germanwings, TUIfly UK and Alaska Airlines, GuestLogix maintains agreements
to serve more than a half billion passenger trips annually.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain forward-looking statements that are
based upon current expectations, which involve risks and uncertainties
associated with GuestLogix' business and the environment in which the
business operates. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of
historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking, including those
identified by the expressions "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate",
"expect", "intend", and similar expressions to the extent they relate to the
Company or its management. The forward-looking statements are not historical
facts, but reflect GuestLogix' current expectations regarding future results
or events. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks
and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ
materially from current expectations, including the matters discussed under
"Risks and Uncertainties" in the Filing Statement filed on April 23, 2008
with the regulatory authorities. GuestLogix assumes no obligation to update
the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results
could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements.

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For further information: Media/Analysts: Josef Zankowicz, VP Marketing &
Communications, GuestLogix, +1-647-500-1563, josefz@guestlogix.com;
Investors: Kristen Dickson, Equicom Group, +1-416-476-7814,
kdickson@equicomgroup.com; Sales: Bill Strachan, VP Sales EMEA, GuestLogix,
+44-1494-616069, bills@guestlogix.com

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