Travelport, Amadeus and Sabre highlight growing NDC adoption across Airlines
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- Travelport signed a single agreement with EgyptAir that covers both EDIFACT and NDC distribution, while Amadeus began delivering Japan Airlines' NDC content to agencies in 26 countries and regions this month.
- Sabre reported that NDC now accounts for about 5% of its distribution volume and continues to grow, as the industry’s core artifacts such as the PNR and e‑ticket, which IATA says are over half a century old, are being modernised; IATA’s Airline Retailing Maturity index has also replaced its previous NDC and ONE Order certification registries.
Why it matters
The expanding use of NDC by major distributors signals a shift toward more flexible, airline‑direct content, potentially reshaping how agencies access and sell flight inventory.
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