Air Canada Launches NDC Platform with Travelport+

Air Canada has officially launched its New Distribution Capability (NDC) platform, partnering with Travelport. This marks a significant step for the airline in modernizing its distribution strategy.

The collaboration with Travelport means that travel agencies using the Travelport distribution system can now access Air Canada’s NDC content. This new platform promises to offer a richer and more tailored travel shopping experience for customers, providing access to a wider range of products and services.

The launch of Air Canada’s NDC platform is part of a broader industry trend towards modernizing air travel distribution. NDC is an XML-based technology standard that allows airlines to distribute their content more effectively, moving beyond traditional Global Distribution System (GDS) limitations. This enables airlines to present more options, including personalized offers and ancillary services, directly to travel agents.

By integrating with Travelport, Air Canada aims to enhance the capabilities available to travel sellers. This integration is expected to streamline the booking process and provide greater flexibility for agents in creating complex itineraries and offering customized travel solutions to their clients. The airline’s NDC content will be accessible through Travelport’s technology solutions, including its Travelport+ platform.

This move by Air Canada signifies its commitment to leveraging new technologies to improve the customer journey and strengthen its relationships with distribution partners. The NDC platform is designed to provide a more dynamic and competitive offering in the travel marketplace.

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