Worldspan Travelport Merger

What does this mean for WSPAN customers? A cumbersome migration to Galileo? What is Travelport buying, the declining customer segment count, the e-commerce search capabilities? Was Travelport the only one willing to throw a life-ring to this dwindling player? Others certainly have the means. The competition is probably pleased with this announcement. With only 3 strong players left in the North American GDS markeplace it adds yet another wrinkle to the distribution game. This was not a unforseen occurrence as Expedia was bailing, PCLN in Europe. I am curious if the airlines and Worldspan factored this in their negotiations with all the GDSs earlier this year ?