global distribution system

noun

a multi-access reservation system used by the travel industry and airlines. Abbreviated as GDS.

Meanings

nounglobal distribution system (plural global distribution systems)

plural global distribution systems

  1. aeronauticsa multi-access reservation system used by the travel industry and airlines. Abbreviated as GDS.

Translations

Finnish GDS-järjestelmä
  • GDS-järjestelmämulti-access reservation system
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