," and 54 percent said they were "very interested" in such capabilities, according to a poll of 237 direct members of the National Business Travel Association regarding
changes to global distribution system models. Seventy-one percent of those polled said they make bookings either on American Airlines through Sabre, or Delta Air Lines through Worldspan; the two pairs, respectively, have not agreed to extend their "full content" deals. NBTA also found that the GDS issue raises concerns about cost implications for 90 percent of respondents, booking efficiency for 75 percent and content fragmentation for 68 percent. Less than a quarter said the issue would prompt them to reduce travel or use such alternatives as videoconferencing or low-cost carriers.