CONFIRMING STATEMENT



 This statement confirms that William J.G. Griffith, IV ("Filer"), has

authorized and designated Robert C. Bensky and Carla S. Newell to execute and file on

the Filers behalf all Forms 3, 4 and 5 (including any amendments thereto) that the Filer

may be required to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a result of

the Filers ownership of or transactions in securities of Orbitz, Inc.  The

authority of Robert C. Bensky and Carla S. Newell under this statement shall continue

until the Filer is no longer required to file Forms 3, 4 and 5 with regard to his

ownership of or transactions in securities of Orbitz Worldwide, Inc., unless revoked in

writing.  The Filer acknowledges that Robert C. Bensky and Carla S. Newell are not

assuming any of the Filers responsibilities to comply with Section 16 of the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934.



Date:  July 18, 2006



                                 s/  William J.G. Griffith, IV

     William J.G. Griffith, IV