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Worldspan defends “outdated” GDSs

Sunday, 04 Feb, 2005 0

Travel Technology Show London 2005: Worldspan launched a vigorous defence of “outdated” GDSs by claiming they are robust enough to withstand the onslaught of new-age systems.

Vice president and general manager EMEAA Graham Nichols, speaking at the Travel Technology Show in London, set about “exposing the great myths” that have dogged the GDS companies.

He insisted they will be around for years to come and, referring to his own company, have cutting edge technology.

“We are told we have legacy technology – how many times have we heard that old chestnut?” he said during a debate on the future of GDSs. “It is just not true. We have the right technology.”

Refuting claims that GNEs – Global New Entrants – have the firepower to take over from the established GDSs, Mr Nichols said: “GNEs are not ready yet. They are trying lots of things but are nowhere providing the bredth and depth of our software. We are not complacent but it will take them many years.”

The view that GDSs are stuck with legacy systems and will be overtaken by new technology “belongs with the flat earth society”, he added.

“I am confident in our survival.”

Earlier, he suggested the no frills airlines –which currently do not distribute their product on GDSs – may change their tune.

“As they grow and their route structure becomes more complex they will see the true cost of technology,” said Mr Nichols.



 

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