Turkish Airlines Ceases Ticket Sales via Sabre & Abacus GDS Systems
Turkish Airlines Cuts Ticket Sales Through Sabre & Abacus GDS
Turkish Airlines has announced a vital update regarding its ticket sales and distribution channels. Effective September 1, 2024, Turkish Airlines will cease ticket sales through the Sabre and Abacus Global Distribution Systems (GDS). This decision comes after the expiration of the distribution agreement with Sabre on August 31, 2024. Despite persistent efforts to reach a new agreement, negotiations have not resulted in a resolution.
Travel agents will be affected by this development as they will lose access to Turkish Airlines content via these platforms. Turkish Airlines has expressed a desire to maintain connections under terms akin to those with other GDS partners but has not received similar commitments from Sabre.
Impacts on Travel Agents
- Ticket sales will be disrupted from September 1, 2024.
- Travel agents must seek alternative GDS options.
- Continued updates will be provided as negotiations evolve.
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