airline product distribution and the regulatory framework

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Y.Z. WangICAO

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Tourism and Aviation

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1990 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 1999

Inde

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Int. Tourist Arrivals

Int. Pax Carried

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Tourism and Aviation

90100110120130140150160170180

1990 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 1999

Inde

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990=

100)

Int. Pax Revenues

Int. Tourist Receipts

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CRSTravel Agent

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CRSAirline-owned

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Mega CRSSabreGalileoAmadeus Worldspan

More PlayersCRS/GDSAirlinesThird Parties

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Internet

TravelAgent

CRS

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Role of Governments

Why Regulate?Why Regulate?

Ensure accessibilityEnsure transparencyEnsure non-discriminationProtect consumers

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Role of ICAO

Policy guidance at global levelHarmonization of diverse regulationNational Regulation: US, Canada,

Australia ...Regional Code: EU, ECAC, ACAC ...

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ICAO CRS Code

Scope of applicationObligations of:StatesCRS VendorsAir CarriersSubscribers

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ICAO CRS Code

Safeguards for developing countries

Consistent with GATS

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Issues

Computer reservation systems Individual airline reservation systems and

Web sites

Jointly-operated airline Web sites

Third-party Web sitesTraditional

Innovative (eg auction)

RegulationDesirable? Feasible?

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Issues (Accessibility)

Payment

Participation

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Summary

Rapidly changing scene

Regulatory framework exists

Need to address challenges and issues

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