TORONTO, ONTARIO--(MARKET WIRE)--Aug 29, 2008 -- Visa Inc. recommends travelers who used a Visa card to purchase tickets on Zoom Airlines contact the financial institution that issued their card if they are unable to make arrangements to use their tickets on another airline as a result of Zoom's decision to cease operations.

Visa cardholders in transit can contact the Visa emergency line at 1-800-VISA-911 for emergency travel assistance.

Cardholders may be entitled to a refund if the services they purchased with their Visa card were not rendered and should contact the financial institution that issued their card as soon as possible to discuss their specific situation. Cardholders who need assistance reaching the financial institution that issued their card should call 1-800-VISA-911.

About Visa: Visa Inc. operates the world's largest retail electronic payments network providing processing services and payment product platforms. This includes consumer credit, debit, prepaid and commercial payments, which are offered under the Visa, Visa Electron, Interlink and PLUS brands. Visa enjoys unsurpassed acceptance around the world, and Visa/PLUS is one of the world's largest global ATM networks, offering cash access in local currency in more than 170 countries. For more information, visit www.corporate.visa.com.

     Contacts:
     Visa Inc.
     Amy Cole
     (416) 860-3938
     Email: acole@visa.com
     Website: http://www.corporate.visa.com