Delta and Japan Airlines outline NDC rollouts for 2026

Delta announced on September 24 that its NDC content will be available by the end of 2026 and that it has distribution agreements with Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport and select direct connections, with American Express Global Business Travel carrying its NDC offers; agencies will be able to search, book with immediate or delayed ticketing and cancel orders, while those not ready can continue using existing channels, and the airline had previously said it would begin NDC testing in April 2024.

Japan Airlines said its Group NDC content will be sold through the Amadeus Travel Platform starting in October 2026, with sales beginning on October 1 in Japan and expanding on October 13 to overseas markets, and agencies in 26 countries and regions will progressively handle JAL Group NDC tickets as a dedicated website for NDC ticket sales has been launched.