FCTG Corporate businesses have reported a massive surge in Qantas corporate travel bookings year-on-year after integrating Qantas NDC (New Distribution Capability) as Premium Partners since 1 July 2025.
Flight Centre Travel Group’s corporate brands, including FCM, Corporate Traveller and Stage and Screen, now have 3,000-plus customers live with NDC content, resulting in more than 35,000 Qantas NDC fare bookings within the first month.
In July 2025, Qantas NDC fares sold through Flight Centre Corporate were delivering an average 17 per cent savings on domestic trips for clients compared to the airline’s legacy EDIFACT content.
A Qantas NDC fare, when not on further sale or special offer, is 6.5 per cent cheaper at a base rate. Qantas premium content also saves clients $11.50 per segment surcharge.
Qantas NDC Premium Partner perks
As a Premium Partner, FCTG’s corporate and leisure brands have access to the most comprehensive content offering, including exclusive offers, enhanced customisation and improved cost efficiency.
FC Corporate Global COO Melissa Elf said coming on board as a Premium Partner has successfully personalised travel experiences and increased customer value through a precision-driven approach.
“It’s one of the biggest innovations we’ve seen in the way airlines distribute tickets to customers, and it was critical our company led the way in the delivery in a way that was going to bring about the ultimate benefit for customers overall,” Elf said.
“Our goal for implementing NDC – and being the first travel management company to do so – was to ensure faster, broader and a more personalised range of air content directly to the traveller, both through online and offline booking capabilities.
“Like many new products or technologies, there are some limitations and parameters. It means that it won’t be the best fit for all businesses.
“It’s another reason why we are working closely with every customer to ensure they’re getting the best fare to suit their needs,” she said.
Qantas Executive Manager Global Sales & Distribution Kathryn Robertson said: “We’ve been working closely with FCTG since our announcement in November and we’re pleased to see them respond with such strong momentum in NDC adoption across their corporate and leisure divisions since launching our new distribution model last month.”
“Their commitment to embracing this new technology and their investment in distribution capabilities has clearly positioned them well to unlock the full potential of Qantas NDC,” she said.
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