Airline-GDS battles in the US throw new light on European regulatory review

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The European Commission has a pending report due on the state of GDS distribution regulation in Europe.

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FairSearch brings its anti-Google campaign to Europe, uses old Microsoft foe to lead operations

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FairSearch, the US lobbying group created originally to fight the mighty Google after the purchase of ITA Software was announced in 2010, is heading across the Atlantic.

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IATA found in breach of regulations over use of PaxIS, Europe data to be removed

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A rather big and messy storm of a story has taken another twist in Europe after IATA was found in breach of flight data regulations on its PaxIS product.

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Review of GDS regulations in Europe faces delay

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A European Commission review of the regulatory framework overseeing the role the global distribution systems has hit its first stumbling block: a predictable delay in gathering responses.

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Amadeus: Distribution needs regulation but now others should be included

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Another nail in the potential coffin of the existing GDS Code of Conduct after Amadeus said it supported the idea of regulation but others in the distribution foodchain should also face scrutiny.

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Travelport: GDS Code of Conduct out of date, needs level playing field

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First significant sign of dissent from a major player in travel technology after Travelport CEO Gordon Wilson questioned the relevancy of the GDS Code of Conduct in Europe.

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European Commission begins review of GDS Code, realpolitik expected

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Regulators are to review the Code of Conduct overseeing global distribution systems in Europe – a process which could eventually see fundamental changes being made to reflect the new marketplace.

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