Airline Blockchain Global Distribution System

In the airline industry today a large portion of airline flight sales are orchestrated through a small number of large Global Distribution System (GDS) intermediaries. The evolution of blockchain, however, offers a potentially new approach.

This document proposes a blockchain-based design which could provide an alternative to traditional GDS. It utilizes interoperability standards already adopted by the industry, and is designed to align to The Open Group Commercial Aviation Reference Architecture.