Question 1

What does Oystin specialize in?

Accepted Answer

Oystin is a consultancy specializing in airline distribution strategy and negotiations with distribution partners, airline IT suppliers and travel sellers. With 80+ distribution assignments completed and 150+ GDS agreements negotiated, we support airlines with contract audits, cost analysis, and negotiation preparation to ensure optimal commercial terms with providers such as Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport — across both Full-Service and Low-Cost Carriers.

Question 2

How does Oystin help airlines reduce distribution costs?

Accepted Answer

Oystin helps airlines reduce distribution costs through detailed analysis of distribution contracts, booking fees, and channel mix. We benchmark clients against industry peers to identify cost-saving opportunities, develop cost reduction strategies, and guide through implementations.

Question 3

Does Oystin work for GDS or airline IT providers?

Accepted Answer

No. In the travel space, Oystin works exclusively for airlines to enable strategy recommendations and support free of conflicts of interest. This independence allows us to focus exclusively on improving our airline clients' distribution footprints, reducing distribution costs, and protecting airlines' commercial interests.

Question 4

How does Oystin support airlines with contract negotiations?

Accepted Answer

With decades of commercial negotiation expertise, we support airlines from start to finish: negotiation preparation, developing requirements, conducting negotiations, drafting term sheets, redlining agreement drafts all the way to execution ready agreements. We can take on any role our airline clients would like, from behind-the-table advisory to hands-on at-the-table negotiations.

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