American has focused energy on disputing the online distribution of its flight tickets with the Global Distribution System Travelport and its affiliated website Orbitz, and the battle has now landed in court.

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Direct channels help airlines save significant commissions by skipping intermediaries like GDS (Global Distribution System) and online travel agencies.

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Yet there is no national payments system for buying goods online, there are few reliable distribution channels for delivering them, and online buyers are not confident about security.

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The Ocean Biogeographic Information System (OBIS) is an open, online database and tool on the biodiversity, geographic distribution and abundance of marine life.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

"The PGA Championship is a marquee event both for the sport of golf and for Turner Sports and each year we strive to offer the most comprehensive, multiplatform coverage to fans, allowing them to follow the event on television, online or through mobile devices, " said David Levy, president of sales, distribution and sports for Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.

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