Air France-KLM signs NDC deal with Travelport

New Distribution Capability content will be rolled out “from early 2022”, Travelport said, with features and functionality to be added “progressively” via Travelport+.

Agents that sign an agreement with Air France-KLM will be able to access its NDC content and services through Travelport+ via the agency point-of-sale Smartpoint, or through API connections.

Pieter Bootsma, Air France-KLM chief revenue officer, said: “We’re pleased to expand our cooperation with Travelport to make our NDC content and services accessible through Travelport+.

“This is an important step in our distribution strategy, complementing our existing NDC distribution network. NDC is a key innovation for Air France-KLM as it allows our customers to benefit from more attractive and customised offers, such as continuous pricing and tailor-made bundles.”

Jason Clarke, Travelport’s chief commercial officer – travel partners, said: “This is an innovative deal which truly maximises value for both Air France-KLM and Travelport’s global community of travel agencies, particularly those with a higher level of servicing needs.

“We are enhancing our long-standing partnership with Air France-KLM and are pleased to be able to offer the airline group’s differentiated NDC content alongside its traditional content to our customers.”