The Global Distribution System (GDS) is a travel agent’s motherboard for booking airline tickets other sorts of travel goodies (like Flight, hotel and car). Why Do I Need the GDS? The GDS does have a time and place! Here’s a few reasons why an agent might want/need to use the GDS: Corporate Travel Agents: Corporate travel agents book a whole lot of air, so the GDS is pretty much a must for them. This can either be a travel agent who books on behalf of corporate clients, or an appointed individua