Turkish Airlines’ content as of 1 September is no longer available on Sabre-connected channels, Sabre confirmed to BTN Europe portfolio mate The Beat, after renewal negotiations came to a standstill last week between the carrier and the global distribution system provider.
The break comes a month before Turkish Airlines on 1 October plans to launch its New Distribution Capability platform for agents, TKConnect. That date also is when the carrier plans to begin charging a distribution fee for bookings made via global distribution systems. The carrier has not unveiled what that surcharge would be.
