TravelPerk Partners With Lufthansa for Direct Booking

Barcelona-based travel management company TravelPerk is now offering all customers direct booking with Lufthansa Group Airlines through new distribution capability technology, hinting at a larger shift within the travel booking industry. The connection, which follows the International Air Transport Association’s industry standard for New Distribution Capability (NDC), gives travelers more options when flying with Lufthansa, including access to cheaper tickets, personalized package deals, as well as in-flight details like Wi-Fi, seat selection, and meals, the company said in a press release Tuesday. Previously, these