Accelya introduces new service to expedite NDC implementation

Airline software provider Accelya is launching FLX Select, a platform to enable a fast and standardized deployment of IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) standard.

The company says the product can help airlines implement NDC offer generation and order creation in 90 days, to help them potentially generate new ancillary revenue and improve their distribution efficiency.

“Accelya’s customers are taking control of their retailing, improving distribution costs and setting themselves up for Offer & Order transformation through our FLX Platform,” said Sam Gilliland, CEO of Accelya.

“We are delighted to bring the benefits of modern retailing to the wider industry by standardizing and simplifying NDC implementation through FLX Select.”  

The company said companies that have committed to use the product include Travelfusion and Navan.

“Navan believes in NDC's promise to benefit both airlines and passengers through modern retailing and servicing channels,” said Ian Fette, vice president of engineering at Navan.

“Having a simplified and standardized NDC deployment will speed up both time-to-market and the Navan Group’s capacity to integrate with more airlines.”

In April, Delta Air Lines named Accelya, along with Google, ARC and IATA, as the four “solution design partners” it is working with to develop its NDC platform.