The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced further growth in the number of airlines participating in pilots and live deployments to test and evaluate the New Distribution Capability (NDC) schemas.
Nine airlines have signed up to incorporate NDC protocols in their operations, taking the number of airlines participating in NDC pilots/deployments or announcing their intent to do so to 24.
“We welcome the participation of these airlines as well as their travel agent and technology partners in helping to test and implement the NDC Standard,” IATA’s director general and ceo Tony Tyler said.
“NDC will modernise the way that airline products are presented through travel agents as well as help to promote efficiency and innovation. NDC is a pro-consumer move that is unleashing innovation. With NDC, travelers shopping through agencies will be able to compare the full product offering—tailored to their specific requirements.”
The following airlines are the…