Global Distribution System or GDS definition
Global Distribution System or GDS means a computerized network system owned or operated by a company (e.g. Sabre) that enables transactions between an air carrier and travel agencies. Travel agencies rely on GDS for services, products and rates in order to provide travel-related services to the consumers.
Global Distribution System or GDS means a computer system or network used to check and make reservations of a travel related nature. The four GDSs operating in the U.S. and the Americas as of the Effective Date are Galileo, Amadeus, Sabre, and Worldspan.