Metasearch Engines, OTAs, Specialised Data Providers, and GDSs

IATA’s report states that international travel accounts for 64% of all airline traffic, with rising demand in Asia-Pacific, African, Latin American, and Middle Eastern regions. Passengers now expect advanced booking features like bag tracking, notifications, flight updates, and information about leg space. Therefore, it is recommended that those creating an OTA, booking app, or website should provide as much useful information as possible. Tools that allow these integrations are key. While travel connectivity has been previously discussed, this article and accompanying infographic will focus primarily on flight data sources.

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