CRS Overview

There are four main Computer Reservation Systems (CRS) used globally within the travel industry to book a range of travel products such as flights, hotels, car hire etc.. These are also known as Global Distribution Systems (GDS). Learning a CRS/GDS is invaluable when striving for a career in the travel industry. Back to CRS HomePage / Back to FAQ Page

Here is some helpful information about each system:

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Galileo Courses

Galileo is a computer reservations system owned by Travelport. It was developed in 1971 by United Airlines. Galileo enjoys around 25% of the global market and it very strong in Europe.

Companies use the Galileo system include:

Airlines
United Airlines
Air Canada
Aer Lingus
Alitalia
Swiss Air
TAP Portugal

Other Companies

eBookers
HRG
Carlson WagonLit
FCm
Uniglobe
Portman Travel
P&O

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Sabre Courses

Sabre was developed by American Airlines in the 1960s and now boasts a huge worldwide usage. Sabre has around 30% of the global market and has a very strong presence in the USA.

Companies using Sabre include:

Airlines
American Airlines
All Nippon
Cathay Pacific
China Airlines
Singapore Airlines

Other Companies
American Express
Expedia
Travelocity
Kayak
Reed & Mackay
Hillgate
Omega

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Amadeus Courses

Amadeus was formed in 1987 by an alliance between Air France, Lufthansa, Iberia Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines System. Today, it is the leader in terms of number of bookings worldwide with around 35% of the global market. Very strong in Europe & Asia, weak in the Americas.

Companies using Amadeus include:

Airlines
Air France
Iberia
Lufthansa
SAS

Other Companies
eBookers
Expedia
Opodo
Ian Allen
Eden Travel
Flightline

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Worldspan courses

Worldspan was formed in early 1990 by Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines, and Trans World Airlines to operate and provide its GDS services to travel agencies worldwide. It was bought by Travelport in 2007. Travelport who also own Galileo. Worldspans market share is around 10%.

Companies using Worldspan include:

Airlines
Delta
NorthWest

Other Companies
Orbitz
Expotel

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