NDC
airline distribution
New Distribution Capability
An XML-based data transmission standard launched by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) enabling airlines to distribute rich content, personalized offers, and dynamic ancillaries directly to travel agencies and OTAs.
Real-World: A traveler booking via an NDC-enabled OTA can select seat pitch, extra baggage, and Wi-Fi bundles directly from the airline rather than basic EDIFACT fare codes.
- Created by IATA under Resolution 787 to modernize legacy EDIFACT messaging.
- Allows airlines to provide personalized corporate and dynamic fare pricing.
- Supported across both direct airline APIs and modern GDS aggregators.