NDC developments: Travix, Pkfare, Sabre and CTM

The travel distribution world is on the cusp of a total modernisation with IATA's introduction of the New Distribution Capability (NDC) standard. From implementations of the standard to efforts to maximise its potential, we track changes that are bringing the industry closer to an NDC-enabled future

OTA joins Amadeus’ NDC-X programme
Travix has joined Amadeus’ NDC-X programme to drive NDC progress for OTAs. As part of the partnership, Travix will provide input into the design of an NDC-based Amadeus Web Services solution that will help OTAs deliver more personalised and differentiated travel experiences. The solution will enable travel agencies to shop, order, and pay for flights and related services, and to add ancillaries and services to the booking, all using the NDC standard.

In the first phase, the two companies will define a solution which will give online travel sellers access to aggregated NDC and non-NDC content. In the second phase, Amadeus and Travix will jointly define the servicing requirements that an agency has once the booking has been made, such as any changes or cancellations, or adding ancillaries.

Pkfare partners Finnair to pilot NDC distribution
Travel B2B marketplace Pkfare has partnered Finnair to pilot NDC Distribution, a move that will allow customers to complete their Finnair booking without leaving the metasearch platform. Pkfare attained Level 3 NDC certification last November. This status recognises that Pkfare, as an aggregator, can manage NDC-driven offers and orders throughout the entire lifecycle, from booking to fulfilment.

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