Airline GDS Training in the Age of AI: What Has Changed and What Agents Need Now
For decades, GDS training was synonymous with airline agent training — learning cryptic commands, fare display formats,...
For decades, GDS training was synonymous with airline agent training — learning cryptic commands, fare display formats,...
Airlines invest £500,000 to £2M+ annually in trade training — but most cannot answer the basic question: "Is our trainin...
Seat selection, lounge access, and baggage are the three highest-revenue ancillary products in airline distribution — an...
Every major airline operates a trade portal — a website where travel agents access booking tools, product information, a...
Airline loyalty programmes influence over £300 billion in annual travel spending globally, according to IATA. Yet most t...
Airlines create enormous volumes of trade content — product guides, route announcements, fare updates, cabin specificati...
Airline alliances and codeshare agreements connect over 60 airlines into three global networks — giving agents the abili...
The travel trade remains a critical distribution channel for airlines, accounting for 30-55% of revenue for full-service...
Airline terminology can be complex — from fare classes and distribution technology to cabin products and loyalty program...
Airlines operate across dozens of markets, each with its own agent networks, competitive dynamics, and cultural contexts...
A new route launch is one of the most commercially important moments in an airline's calendar. The first 90 days determi...
Airline commission is the largest revenue stream for most travel agencies — yet the difference between what agencies ear...