New Distribution Capability (NDC): It’s Only Just Begun

Summary

In 2013, after much discussion and diplomatic efforts to avoid alienating any constituency, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) petitioned the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to approve the implementation of IATA Resolution 787 (Enhanced Airline Distribution). This article will revisit the complexity of air shopping, discuss the challenges of implementing a global technology standard and look at the current progress of NDC pioneers.