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GDSs Are ‘Ready’ For NDC, Expect Agencies To Implement In Phases

Amadeus, Sabre and Travelport say they are mostly ready for April 1. After checking many boxes for NDC preparation, they’ll access, display and provide booking and agency servicing capabilities for all American Airlines content. That’s part of the solution for the carrier’s planned removal of many fares from legacy distribution. Agencies also must get various…

Amazon Picks BCD Travel, Keeps CWT’s RoomIt For Lodging

Amazon is moving to BCD Travel from CWT, although the latter will continue to provide lodging services to the retailing giant. “We want to thank CWT for their partnership and work,” wrote Hillary Dallas, Amazon director of global travel and events, in a Wednesday email confirming the development. “As part of our regular course of…

United Enlists Corporate Clients To Grow MileagePlus

United Airlines is asking corporate clients to help grow loyalty program membership as part of its new contracting process. “Because we do value our frequent flyer program, it is a consideration when we look at other things we might give that corporation, whether it be discounts, Jetstream [soft-dollar] funds or other things they want in…

American Airlines Builds NDC Service Desk

American Airlines is assembling a special servicing desk to help travel agencies with “NDC bookings,” a spokesperson confirmed. AA’s plan to make upwards of 40 percent of its content non-bookable through legacy indirect distribution has generated apprehension regarding post-booking tasks. How will TMCs deliver sufficient service when new connections between themselves, the airline and global…

As It Cashes In On Amex Deal, Delta’s Free Wi-Fi Expands Marketing Juggernaut

It’s nothing new for an airline to generate revenue from something other than ticket sales, but Delta Air Lines is taking this to new heights. The company expects sales of SkyMiles points to co-branded card partner American Express to top $7 billion next year. That would be about as much as American, Southwest and United…

Navan Is Big On Airline Direct, Except When It Isn’t

American Airlines is anticipating that a small number of corporate travel providers will connect with it directly to access substantially all of its fares beginning in April, according to sources familiar with the airline’s talking points. One such player, Spotnana, already announced its arrangement. Another, Navan (formerly TripActions), also has embraced next-generation airline connectivity as…

American Express Global Business Travel Sets Minimum NDC Requirements

American Express Global Business Travel developed guidance for a “minimum marketable product” using New Distribution Capability-compliant connections with airlines and distribution partners. The MMP has 162 use cases and helps demonstrate the depth of change management underway in airline distribution and retailing.  GBT, which eventually may donate the “living document” to the industry, has shared…

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