Glossary
GDS (Global Distribution System)
Definition: A GDS (Global Distribution System) is a computerised reservation network used by travel agents to search, compare, and book airline tickets, hotels, and car rentals across hundreds of suppliers in real-time.
The three major GDS platforms are Sabre, Amadeus, and Travelport (Galileo/Apollo/Worldspan). These systems were originally developed by airlines in the 1960s and 1970s and have evolved into the backbone of the global travel distribution industry.
GDS platforms give travel agents access to real-time inventory and pricing from virtually every airline, hotel chain, and car rental company worldwide. They also provide access to fare classes and pricing that isn’t available on consumer-facing websites, including consolidator fare buckets.
BookMyBusinessClass uses Sabre GDS to access wholesale fare inventory across all major airlines. The GDS allows our agents to compare thousands of fare options in seconds, construct complex multi-segment itineraries, and book consolidator fares that aren’t visible on public booking sites. This professional toolset is a key reason why experienced agents can find prices that consumers cannot replicate independently.