Powerful NDC APIs
NDC (New Distribution Capability) API is a travel industry standard developed by IATA (International Air Transport Association) to modernize the way airline products are distributed through third-party platforms. The NDC API allows airlines to sell their services directly and more dynamically, bypassing traditional distribution systems like GDS (Global Distribution Systems).
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API Information
The NDC API allows airlines to distribute their products directly to travel agents, aggregators, and other third parties using a standardized XML-based messaging format. Instead of relying solely on traditional Global Distribution Systems (GDSs), NDC APIs enable direct and personalized communication between airlines and sellers.
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NDC APIs
Air Shopping
A seller will initiate shopping by submitting an IATA_AirShoppingRQ message which provides parameters for shopping. An IATA_AirShoppingRQ is request. Navitaire NDC Gateway will return an IATA_AirShoppingRS with the available flight offers and applicable included services.
Order create
NDC Gateway responds with an IATA_OrderViewRS which contains the created order. The created order includes details such as the OrderID, selected services, balance due, payment information and status. If an error is encountered during order creation it will also be returned in the IATA_OrderViewRS.
Offer Price
IATA_OfferPriceRQ is a required message in creating a priced offer which could be converted to an order via IATA_OrderCreateRQ. IATA_OfferPriceRQ could accept an AirShopping offer, an OfferPrice offer or parameters for specific flight(s).
Seat Availability
This is an optional step during shopping. A seller retrieves seat availability by submitting an IATA_SeatAvailabilityRQ message which provides the parameters for seat availability. An IATA_SeatAvailabilityRQ should be an authenticated request. Navitaire NDC Gateway will return an IATA_SeatAvailabilityRS with the seat map and seat offers.