OF
Consulate or Embassy visit
VAC (Visa application center)
Biometric enrolment and medical examination
Procurement of documents
Long-term assignments
Short-term assignments
Business travel for employees
Conferences
Seminars
Fairs
As you can see, there's no golden middle here. On one hand, access to GDS allows you to create very customized itineraries that aren't necessarily available on the company's website. Furthermore, GDS provides extremely wide access to all different sorts of ancillary services.
On a downside, integration between airline databases and GDS appears to be an expensive process for airlines. That is why it's a very common situation when air carrier rolls out a PROMO sale on its website, but such discounted tarrifs do not appear in GDS at all. As it's cheaper to skip uploading them to GDS than vice versa.
Needless to say, for air carriers, the cheapest method to sell tickets is if customers come directly to them, e.g., to their website.
In recent years, airlines have significantly enhanced the ancillary services available through their websites, making the advantages of GDS less noticeable. From flexible baggage options to seamless pet travel arrangements and tailored add-ons, airlines now offer a comprehensive suite of services directly online. This evolution not only simplifies the booking process for travelers but also ensures they have access to the same level of customization and convenience that GDS previously provided.
Cheapest fare depending on source of distribution
30%
GDS
70%
Website of airline
Booking directly can be a significant advantage for business;
No hidden costs, no 3% credit card fees or GDS commissions
Do not forget: if your department spends 1 million per year on tickets, 3% lost on card fees equals 30,000 EUR
F E A T U R E S
Issue tickets directly from airline
Book hotels or apartments
Recieve invoice same day order was executed
Online by debit/credit card, bank transfer, payment by link, WISE, or agree on specific workflow tailored to your needs
We adhere to standards and policies of your organization
Reply within 3 hours
Upon proposal review, let us know if there's anything else that should be considered: your business trip policies, budgets, payment methods, communication, etc.
No worries. It bears no subscription fees.
We serve on a transparent basis and charge only pre-agreed commision on orders you place. If no orders are generated by your business, contract will not incur any ongoing costs.
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