Airlink has announced that its NDC offering will come on stream globally from July 31, on which date a distribution fee will be applied to ‘normal’ GDS (Edifact) bookings.
“By introducing NDC, Airlink and its industry partners can start taking advantage of the way airlines’ content is made available. Importantly, this allows us to reduce costs while also enhancing our competitiveness,” said Rodger Foster, CEO and MD of Airlink.
Foster pointed out that the introduction of NDC would not only provide Airlink’s partner agents with an unparalleled level of service but also access to richer content and retailing opportunities.
“Partner agents can seamlessly service their bookings, manage ancillary services, provide real-time updates, and resolve customer enquiries promptly,” he added.
The airline says its existing published fares will still be available to the travel trade through the traditional GDS Edifact channel until July 30, 2026. But bookings made through the…
