FareOS vs Travelport (direct) · Global Distribution System (GDS)
FareOS on Travelport vs connecting to Travelport directly
Travelport (Galileo/Worldspan) is one of the three major GDSs. If you're evaluating a Travelport Selling Platform Connect account vs building on FareOS (which includes Travelport), here's how the two approaches compare for a modern travel agency.
Feature comparison
FareOS vs Travelport (direct)
| Feature | FareOS | Travelport (direct) |
|---|---|---|
| Flight inventory source FareOS includes Travelport as one of its GDS connections | Travelport Galileo + Amadeus + Sabre + 15 more suppliers (18 total) | Travelport content only |
| LCC content (IndiGo, Akasa, Air Arabia, etc.) LCC content via GDS often has higher fees or limited functionality | 6 direct LCC connections | Limited or through aggregators |
| NDC content | Amadeus NDC + Sabre NDC + direct airline NDC | Travelport NDC (selected airlines) |
| Hotel content | 6 aggregators, 1.4M+ properties (non-GDS sources) | Travelport hotel content |
| Sub-agent management Not a built-in GDS feature — requires separate software | check_circleYes | removeNo |
| Back-office (accounting, invoicing) | FareOS SME included | Requires separate mid-office/back-office software |
| AI assistant | eva — Anthropic Claude-powered, built in | removeNo |
| API for OTA/tech builds | Normalized booking API across all suppliers | Travelport developer API (uAPI / JSON APIs) |
| IATA requirement | FareOS manages supplier access — no IATA number required | IATA accreditation or sub-agent status required |
| BSP billing | Handled through FareOS; BSP reconciliation in SME | Direct BSP billing |
check_circleWhere FareOS wins
- arrow_forwardMulti-source inventory: Travelport + Amadeus + Sabre + 6 direct LCCs in one search
- arrow_forwardLCC content that GDS channels either don't carry or charge extra for
- arrow_forwardSub-agent management, markup engine, credit lines built in
- arrow_forwardFareOS SME: complete back-office without a separate mid-office tool
- arrow_forwardNo IATA requirement — FareOS manages the supplier access layer
- arrow_forwardAI assistant eva built into the booking workflow
infoWhere Travelport (direct) may fit better
- arrow_forwardDirect Travelport connection gives full GDS depth for GDS-heavy agency workflows
- arrow_forwardDirect BSP billing for IATA-accredited agencies
- arrow_forwardTravelport has established relationships and support for high-volume GDS agencies
Our take
Which platform fits your agency?
Agencies that book primarily GDS content and already have IATA accreditation can work directly with Travelport. FareOS makes more sense when you want multi-GDS coverage, LCC content, sub-agent management, and a complete back-office in one platform — without managing multiple supplier contracts.
FareOS vs Travelport (direct)
Common questions
Does FareOS integrate with Travelport Galileo?add
Yes. FareOS includes a full Travelport Galileo integration with search, book, ticket, void, refund, reissue, divide, and PNR modification. Travelport content is available alongside Amadeus, Sabre, and all other FareOS suppliers in the same booking flow.
Can I book LCC fares (IndiGo, Akasa) through Travelport?add
LCC content via GDS is often limited or carries additional fees. FareOS has direct integrations with IndiGo, Akasa Air, Air India Express, Air Arabia, Riyadh Air, and Jazeera Airways — these are outside the GDS and booked direct, which typically gives better pricing and full post-booking capability.
Do I need an IATA number to use FareOS?add
No. FareOS manages the supplier connections — you don't need a direct IATA accreditation or GDS agreement. The ecogo.ai team handles supplier access as part of the FareOS deployment.
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