Amadeus said connecting to the Qantas Distribution Platform (QDP) and delivering so-called NDC (new distribution capability) content will allow travel sellers to book NDC content alongside other travel content.
Australian carrier Qantas has joined Amadeus’ NDC-X programme, which allows the travel system provider to connect to the airline’s distribution platform.
Amadeus said connecting to the Qantas Distribution Platform (QDP) and delivering so-called NDC (new distribution capability) content will allow travel sellers to book NDC content alongside other travel content.
This will enable greater personalisation for travellers, Amadeus said.
NDC is a travel industry-supported programme launched by IATA for the development and market adoption of a new XML-based data transmission standard.
“Our programme will enable airlines to sell their NDC offers across travel sellers around the world, through our NDC-enabled travel platform. We’re excited to have Qantas onboard as part of our leading industry program,” said Amadeus NDC-X programme vice president Gianni Pisanello.
The Amadeus Travel Platform is designed with both airline and travel sellers needs in mind, Pisanello said, and Amadeus is looking forward to making NDC content available within it.
“We’re making great progress, and will have online travel bookings in production later this year, meaning that the full booking flow of ‘shop, order and pay’ will take place using the NDC standard,” he added.