Travelport, Egyptair sign new NDC content distribution deal

Dhaka: Travel technology company Travelport and Egypt’s national airline Egyptair have signed a long-term distribution agreement that will provide travel agencies access to both traditional EDIFACT content and new-generation NDC-based offerings.

Under the agreement, agencies connected to Travelport will continue accessing Egyptair’s existing content through established EDIFACT channels while gaining access to expanded NDC content, including additional products and ancillary services as they become available.

The airline’s content will be available through Travelport’s booking application Smartpoint and its cloud-based API platform TripServices. Travelport said the integration will allow agencies to access airline content through a unified platform with consistent search, booking and servicing capabilities.

Amr Adawy, Vice President Commercial at Egyptair, said the partnership would help the airline reach Travelport’s global agency network with a wider range of products while continuing to support traditional distribution channels.

Damian Hickey, Global Head of Travel Partners at Travelport, said combining EDIFACT and NDC content would provide agencies with greater flexibility by offering the reliability of established systems alongside richer digital content and services.

The agreement marks another step in Egyptair’s distribution strategy as airlines worldwide increasingly adopt NDC technology to improve product visibility, personalization and customer experience.