Consolidator
An IATAN-accredited travel agency that purchases airline seats in bulk at wholesale prices and resells them at a discount to travellers. BookMyBusinessClass is a consolidator.
IATAN
International Airlines Travel Agent Network — the accreditation body for travel agents. IATAN accreditation is required to access GDS wholesale fares.
GDS (Global Distribution System)
The technology platform (Sabre, Amadeus, Travelport) through which airlines distribute seats to accredited travel agents at wholesale rates.
Lie-flat seat
A business class seat that reclines to a fully horizontal position, creating a bed. Standard on long-haul international business class.
Qsuites
Qatar Airways' business class product featuring fully closing double doors and optional double bed configuration for couples. Widely considered the world's best business class.