Foreign airlines allowed to use GDS to distribute air fares throughout China

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has announced that new regulations will be put into place by October 1, 2012 that will allow foreign airlines to use the GDS (Government Digital Service) to distribute their air fares to travel agents throughout China. Amadeus has expressed its joy at the news stating that he move will benefit the travel industry and those throughout China. Speaking about the market opening, David Brett, President Amadeus Asia Pacific said, “The new regulations are an important step in bringing positive change to the current travel landscape in China. The regulations will enable a new