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News / Distribution
Air France-KLM to impose GDS tariff in 2018
By Kevin May | November 3, 2017
Two of Europe's major carriers, Air France and KLM, will be the latest airlines to introduce a surcharge on all tickets bought through a Global Distribution System. Read More
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News / Online
Eight technology takeaways to make travel better
By Staff - Web In Travel | October 26, 2017
From opportunity markets to product innovation to new tech, a lot was discussed at the Web In Travel Conference in Singapore. Read More
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