Summary
The video discusses the evolution of flight booking from manual processes in the 60s to the introduction of automated systems like Sabre and global distribution systems (GDSs) in the travel industry. GDSs like Sabre, Amadeus, and others in the 70s and 80s revolutionized flight booking, centralizing air travel distribution. Airlines faced issues with GDS-centered distribution, leading them to pursue direct ticket sales and adopt new systems like NDC (New Distribution Capability) for more control over pricing and inventory, aiming to combat GDS dominance.
Flight Booking Evolution
The evolution of flight booking from manual processes in the 60s to the introduction of automated systems like Sabre and global distribution systems (GDSs) in the travel industry.
Global Distribution Systems (GDSs)
Introduction of GDSs like Sabre, Amadeus, and others in the 70s and 80s, revolutionizing the flight booking industry and centralizing air travel distribution.
Challenges with GDS-Centered Distribution
Issues with GDS-centered distribution including lack of control for airlines, limited ancillary support, and dominance of middlemen in the air travel distribution market.
Efforts to Combat GDS Dominance
Efforts made by airlines to combat GDS dominance, encourage direct ticket sales, and adopt new systems like NDC (New Distribution Capability) to gain more control over pricing and inventory.
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