TPConnects Technologies has successfully integrated Hawaiian Airlines’ NDC content into its Iris platform, enhancing global travel retailing capabilities and content access for travel sellers.
DUBAI, UAE – TPConnects Technologies, a leading IATA-certified global travel aggregator and distribution technology company, today announced the successful implementation of New Distribution Capability (NDC) content and servicing capabilities for Hawaiian Airlines on its Iris platform.
TPConnects Technologies is one of the leading aggregators, with a worldwide customer footprint for Iris. Travel agencies using Iris can access NDC content alongside traditional EDIFACT, LCC and aggregator content, providing a single interface for all airline bookings. Iris enables seamless shopping and servicing of air content and ensures that travel sellers can offer the best available
fares and products to their clients.
This announced HA Connect NDC integration enables travel sellers using Iris to access an expanded range of Hawaiian Airlines content and services through NDC connections.
Key features of the Hawaiian Airlines HA Connect NDC integration include:
1. Access to Hawaiian’s full range of HA Channel fare products and services, including chargeable and premium seats which are customized based on the traveller’s HawaiianMiles status.
2. Real-time pricing and availability.
3. Seamless booking and servicing capabilities.
“This launch marks a significant milestone in our commitment to driving innovation and efficiency in the travel industry,” said Paul Ryumugabe, VP, Product (Travel Seller Solutions) TPConnects Technologies. “By integrating NDC content from Hawaiian Airlines, we’re empowering travel sellers to expand their footprint and provide comprehensive experiences to their customers. It is in perfect alignment with our goal to provide the best available content to travel sellers and build our content independence.”
George Bryan, Sr Director of Distribution at Hawaiian Airlines, commented: “Our collaboration with TPConnects to offer our HA Connect NDC content in Iris aligns perfectly with our strategy to enhance and modernize our distribution capabilities. This integration allows us to showcase our full range of products tailored to the Hawai‘i traveller with a wider audience of sellers, ultimately benefiting the end consumer with more choice and a seamless booking and servicing experience.”
Iris includes NDC content from prominent carriers worldwide and enables it to address travel sellers’ needs in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia. Travel sellers can benefit from enhanced retailing capabilities, access to rich content, and end-to-end servicing options directly through Iris.
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