Preparing for the Transition to NDC
The New Distribution Capability (NDC) is revolutionizing the way airlines provide information about fares and services to travel agents and travel management companies. As an organization that frequently books flights and other travel services, it's important that we prepare for the transition to this new technology standard. Our goal is to take full advantage of the benefits of NDC and ensure a smooth transition to the new system.
Background
The implementation of NDC will have a significant impact on the way we book flights and travel services for our organization. With NDC, airlines can provide more detailed and personalized information to travel agents and travel management companies. This means that we can expect to have access to a wider range of options, greater pricing transparency, and more efficient booking processes.
Strategy
In order to prepare our organization and travel management company for the transition to NDC, we will focus on the following strategies:
- Education and training: We will provide education and training sessions to our travel management company and employees to help them understand the benefits and changes associated with NDC. This will include webinars, seminars, and workshops.
- Communication: We will communicate regularly with our travel management company and employees about the implementation of NDC. This will include email updates, newsletters, and progress reports.
- Collaboration: We will work closely with our travel management company to develop new policies and procedures that reflect the new NDC standard. This will include identifying which airlines are using NDC and how to book flights using the new standard.
- Testing: We will conduct tests of the NDC standard with our travel management company to identify any issues and ensure a smooth transition to the new system.
- Data management: We will ensure that our data management systems are compatible with the new NDC standard. This may require new system updates or integration with our existing technology.
Conclusion
By preparing our organization and travel management company for the transition to NDC, we can take advantage of the benefits of this new technology standard. We can expect greater pricing transparency, a wider range of travel options, and more efficient booking processes. Our goal is to ensure a smooth transition to the new system and reap the rewards of NDC.
