Sabre CEO: Lufthansa Situation Will Play Out As 'Proof Point' Of GDS Stability

Asked today during a Nasdaq investor conference if he thinks Lufthansa Group's plan to surcharge global distribution system bookings foretells an industry trend, Sabre CEO Tom Klein said, "I don't." He then launched into his own analysis, likening Lufthansa's plans to an airline signaling a fare increase, touting the value global distribution systems provide, especially to corporate customers, and expressing confidence in a positive outcome for Sabre.