American Airlines Will Offer Its New Fares in Sabre From April 3
Photo Credit: Adding the NDC content is an "important step" for Sabre. Flickr / edenpictures
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There’s no going back with the final global distribution system in place, so next week really is crunch time for whether corporate travel booking flows will face an apocalyptic disruption — or not.
American Airlines is going live with its New Distribution Capability offers with global distribution system Sabre on April 3, marking the point of no return for its removal of 40 percent of its airfares from traditional retail channels.
The announcement on Wednesday of Sabre's upcoming integration will be a blow to BCD Travel, the large global corporate travel agency that earlier this week warned that “NDC isn’t quite there yet – and won’t be by April 1.” It’s also likely to disappoint the American Society of Travel Advisors, which had called for a nine-month postponement.
Starting on April 3, Sabre said connected travel buyers, agencies and developer partner customers will be able to shop, book and service American Airlines' New Distribution Capability content, including paid seats, through Sabre’s Offer and Order APIs, the agency point-of-sale tool, Sabre Red 360, and its GetThere bo
