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Sabre and LOT Polish Airlines Forge Partnership to Integrate NDC Content

Published November 17, 2023

Sabre Corporation SABR, a prominent provider of software and technology solutions for the global travel industry, has announced a significant partnership with LOT Polish Airlines. This collaboration will see the integration of the airline's New Distribution Capability (NDC) content into Sabre's Global Distribution System (GDS), enhancing the travel experience and choices for customers. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, Sabre's cutting-edge technology serves as an intermediary between travel providers and travel agencies, ensuring a seamless flow of travel inventory and options.

Understanding the New Distribution Capability

New Distribution Capability (NDC) is a travel industry-supported program launched by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). It provides a set of technology standards allowing for the distribution of enhanced content and a more personalized shopping experience. By integrating LOT Polish Airlines' NDC content, Sabre SABR is enabling travel agents and other Sabre platform users to access a richer set of offerings, including bundled offers and ancillary products typically available only on the carrier's own website.

The Impact on the Travel Industry

The addition of LOT Polish Airlines' NDC content to Sabre's SABR GDS signifies a broader move within the travel industry to modernize the distribution of travel services. Companies like Nvidia Corporation NVDA, which provides technology that Powers various complex computing tasks, including those needed for modern travel platforms, play a critical role in supporting advancements like the integration of NDC content. Similarly, airline holding companies such as United Airlines Holdings, Inc. UAL and American Airlines Group Inc. AAL may also benefit from these advancements through potential partnerships or adoption of similar NDC integrations for their distribution strategies, leading to an overall enhancement in how travel is marketed, distributed, and consumed.

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