So, new channels of distribution came up via the web, and online travel agencies emerged.NDC arrival. The first set of NDC official standards was released on September 1, 2015. A new messaging standard promised to change the way airline tickets are distributed. It allows airl...
2 Co-design Alignment on strategy 3 Support experience Dedicated team managing IT and distribution queries Next steps Let’s talk NDC for Airlines Whether you are looking for inspiration or ready to discuss implementation, our teams are on‑hand to assess your needs and provide expert guidance....
KLIA, 8 August 2023 –Malaysia Airlines has officially inaugurated its ground-breaking New Distribution Capability (NDC) platform, MHplus, and extends a warm welcome to its pilot partners, Traveloka and Holiday Tours & Travel. This strategic collaboration empowers these partners to harness...
SOUTHLAKE, Texas and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – Jan. 14, 2025 – Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, announced the launch of Saudia’s New Distribution Capability (NDC)......
, SWISS and Air Dolomiti, Travelport will distribute Lufthansa Group airlines’ NDC content through the next-generation content distribution and travel retailing platform, Travelport+. This agreement builds on the ongoing distribution of Lufthansa Group airlines’ content through traditional EDIFACT channels...
Simplifying the Business 1 © © © © COPYRIGHT IATA 2012 New Distribution Capability (NDC) November 2012 .d o c in .c o m Simplifying the Business 2 © © © © COPYRIGHT IATA 2012 This meeting is being conducted in compliance with the Provisions for the Conduct of the IA...
The market has embraced the transparency provided by NDC, (New Distribution Capabilities) which allows travelers to finally pay for only what they want. Ancillary revenues, streams, fintech development and the increasing use of relational databases are creating real insights for airlines on their cust...
Agencies that do have American incentive contracts must take additional steps to get on the preferred list. In particular, they must book through American NDC channels, meeting progressive thresholds set by the airline. Agencies must sell 30% of their American tickets via NDC by April 21. That ...
Travelport worked with developer partners to deliver NavAgent for Smartpoint, which can save the average travel agent at least 1 hour per day on tasks such as workload prioritization, understanding traveler preferences and accessing multiple customer dat
NDC is a recent IATA standard. Although it is not mandatory, Airlines will one day need to comply with it, under pressure from indirect channels such as OTA (Online Travel Agencies) and GDS (Global Distribution Systems). The most strategic advantage of NDC for airline companies is the ability...