Flight Centre Travel Group’s TPConnects Technologies reports Australia and New Zealand now account for 30 per cent of the aggregator’s global bookings, driven by a tenfold increase in Qantas NDC (new distribution capability) bookings via its Iris platform in six months.
Qantas represents a significant portion of TPConnects’ ANZ booking volume, which the company said is a sign of the growing demand for modern airline retailing solutions among travel advisors.
Agents can access Qantas’ content and services via NDC with Iris, including offers, streamlined booking and management and split ticketing capabilities.
Travel agencies using Iris have access to Qantas’ NDC content alongside traditional EDIFACT, LCC and other NDC content within a single interface.
Advisors can also take advantage of advanced retailing features, such as smart pricing, commission management and content control.
As a FCTG company, TPConnects said it is well-positioned locally to ensure ANZ travel agencies have access to the most comprehensive content.
TPConnects Technologies Director of Product Stephanos Kykkotis: “Our success story with Qantas is a shining example of how airlines can leverage Iris to drive NDC adoption and harness the full potential of NDC.”
Qantas Head of Distribution & Payments Nadine Dawood Morgan said: “By making our NDC content, features, and benefits available on Iris, we’re empowering travel sellers with the tools they need to offer our customers a wider range of products and a more personalised experience.”
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