Amadeus further supports NDC adoption with enhanced United Airlines partnership

Deal includes EDIFACT content as well

Amadeus has signed an enhanced distribution agreement with United Airlines. 

As part of the agreement, the Chicago-based carrier will offer a wide range of content through the Amadeus Travel Platform.

The partnership includes both NDC and EDIFACT content, providing travel sellers the broadest selection of flights and fares in the United States and around the world, helping them to create the personalised trips travellers increasingly expect through NDC.

It is an expansion on the distribution agreement from 2021 and its previous agreement from 2019.

“Amadeus has been a vital distribution partner in the deployment of NDC, and we are delighted to accelerate that journey today,” said Kurt Van Meir, managing director, distribution of United Airlines.

"At United Airlines, we look forward to deepening our collaboration with Amadeus as we work together to create an enhanced shopping experience for travellers across every channel.”

Kamal Singhee, senior vice president, airlines, North America of Amadeus, said: "Our approach to delivering airline content combines technology, innovation and traveller centric solutions to enable travel sellers to offer the right journeys to meet each traveler’s specific needs, all with a seamless shopping, booking and servicing experience.

"Of course, NDC content and capabilities play a vital role in making this possible.

"Building upon our longstanding relationship with United Airlines will enable travel sellers to provide the full benefits of NDC content and technology to travelers in the United States and around the world.”