Amadeus has led criticism of Lufthansa’s decision to add fees to global distribution system bookings, arguing costs will increase to the consumer as a result. The concern follows news from the German airline group earlier this week that it would include a surcharge, called the Distribution Cost Charge, of €16 for every ticket issued by a booking channel using GDS from September.
NEWS Amadeus leads attack as Lufthansa imposes GDS surcharge
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