A significant multi-year NDC distribution arrangement and the extension of their current EDIFACT agreement were announced by Air France-KLM and Sabre Corporation, a software and technology supplier that powers the global travel industry. Through the use of New Distribution Capability (NDC) enhanced offerings, which will be promoted and sold alongside EDIFACT content via Sabre’s global distribution system (GDS), the partners’ collaboration has been expanded. Next year, the Air France-KLM NDC offerings will be gradually extended to travel companies connected to Sabre.
The deal is proof of Sabre’s ongoing dedication to generating value and meeting the varied needs of the several parties involved in the international travel industry. Travelers gain from an improved experience with more choice and openness, and agencies profit from an easier way to browse and compare more complex offers. Additionally, because of ongoing pricing and unique bundles, it allows Air France and KLM to spread their bespoke NDC offers to the worldwide network of agents connected to Sabre.
Selecting the appropriate travel technology partners to work with is crucial. We are therefore happy to continue working with Sabre. This will let our travel agency partners present the enhanced and alluring NDC offer from Air France-KLM, offering passengers more choices to improve their trip from beginning to end. stated Air France-KLM Chief Commercial Officer Angus Clarke.
Roshan Mendis, Chief Commercial Officer of Sabre Travel Solutions, continued, “Our partnership with Air France-KLM reflects our commitment to modern travel retailing and a big step forward for our presence in Europe.” “Sabre has always been dedicated to going above and beyond NDC to support the creation of a new, more individualized, and efficient travel ecosystem that satisfies the changing demands of modern travelers. We are excited to introduce to our clients EDIFACT and improved NDC content as we move into the Offers and Orders era.
Source- Travel daily
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