Online travel company Expedia, Inc. has signed a new five-year, strategic partnership with United Airlines.

As per the agreement, all of United's published fares, schedules and inventory will be available through Expedia.com and its affiliate sites to travelers worldwide.

An official release stated: "The agreement enables United to benefit from Expedia's online travel expertise, broad reach and targeted merchandising opportunities, and gives Expedia travelers greater access to United's fares, schedules and inventory. United's service to key US domestic and global destinations throughout the Asia-Pacific, Europe and Latin American regions provides Expedia travelers an even greater selection of travel options."

Lloyd Johnson, senior vice president of Americas strategic accounts, Expedia, Inc said the strength of United's global network paired with Expedia's global leadership in online travel "ensure we continue to deliver superior service and value to our travelers worldwide".