OOSD Status Report May 2026

Join the team at T2RL Talks for an insightful discussion on the airline industry's "slow but steady progress" toward modern retailing. In this episode Ian Tunnacliffe invites our experts Amanda Campbell and Ian Luck to break down the key findings from the May 2026 Offer Order Settle Deliver (OOSD) Status Report.

Highlights of the conversation include:

• A "Huge Milestone" for OOSD: The team discusses Riyadh Air finally going live for sales, marking a significant moment for modern retailing technology.
  
• Industry Shifts: An analysis of the Amadeus and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) partnership, exploring why Amadeus is now utilising third-party developers for its core systems.
  
• The AI Wave: A look at whether AI in travel is a "bubble" or a genuine disruptor, featuring updates on Sabre’s new partnerships and the emergence of agentic AI in distribution.
  
• Solving the "Baggage Problem": A look at Dohop’s new BagConnect product and its potential to streamline virtual interlining for low-cost carriers.
  
• The Road Ahead: A preview of the T2RL Engage 2026 conference in London, emphasizing the critical need to involve travel sellers in the transformation conversation.
  

This episode is essential listening for anyone tracking the digital transformation of airline distribution and technology.