Exhibit 99.1 CONSENT The undersigned hereby consents to his nomination to serve as a Director on the Board of Directors of Cheap Tickets, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, and to all references to him and to his professional history, including but not limited to his biography on pages 47 and 48, that are included or made a part of this Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Dated as of January 19, 1999. /s/ Giles H. Bateman ------------------------ GILES H. BATEMAN