LESSON 1 PRELIM

Question 1

What does SABRE stand for?

Answer 1

Semi-Automated Business ResearchEnvironment

Question 2

The first SABER experimental system
went online in what year

Answer 2

1960

Question 3

a computer
network through
which travel
information is viewed
and booked by the
airlines for inventory
contro

Answer 3

Computerized
Reservation
System

Question 4

An organization that represent, lead and serve the airline
industry

Answer 4

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Question 5

unique three-letter code used to identify major cities
with commercial airports

Answer 5

City Code

Question 6

2-letter or alpha numeric code used in place of the
airline name

Answer 6

Airline Code

Question 7

This can link services, rates and
reservations consolidating products
and services across all travel sectors
especially booking in airlines, hotels,
car rentals and activities.

Answer 7

GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
(GDS)

Question 8

3 stages of Evolution of GDS

Answer 8

a. Reservation system
b. Computer reservation system
c. Global Distribution system

Question 9

Main features of GDS

Answer 9

§ Report availability and prices of
travel products
§ Reserve user request
§ Sale and ticketing
§ Track Sales (extend customer stay,
change of flight)
§ Facilitates control management for
travel agencies

Question 10

Is used by travel agents and companies around the world to search,
price, book, and ticket travel services provided by airlines, hotels,
car rental companies, rail providers and tour operators.

Answer 10

SABRE

Question 11

is a global distribution system (GDS)
only used by travel agencies in Asia.

Answer 11

SABRE Abacus

Question 12

is a provider of travel technology and content and a
part of the Travelport GDS business.
* It offers worldwide electronic distribution of travel information,
Internet products and connectivity, and e-commerce capabilities
for travel agencies, travel service providers and corporations.

Answer 12

Worldspan

Question 13

is a computer reservations system (CRS) owned by
Travelport. It was formed in 1987 by nine European carriers

Answer 13

Galileo

Question 14

It offers an advanced distribution service called ‘seamless
connectivity’. Its function is the connection between the hotels
CRS and the GDS through a product called ‘Seamless Interface

Answer 14

PEGASUS

Question 15

A platform focused on delivering a greater
experience for the travel agents. It provides
easy access to Global Distribution System
(GDS) and other travel contents to manage
agency operations.

Answer 15

Air Reservations