AirGateway Integrates Airlink NDC to Enhance Content Access for South African Travel Sellers
AirGateway, a Berlin-based NDC aggregator, and Airlink, Southern Africa’s leading premier full-service airline, are delighted to announce the full availability of Airlink’s NDC content on the AirGateway platform. This integration is key to completing AirGateway's comprehensive NDC offering for South African travel sellers. Travel agencies, utilizing AirGateway's BookingPad agent desktop tool and AirGateway API , gain a single-point access to Airlink's inventory, including differential content and their exclusive NDC-only fares, delivering full end-to-end servicing functionality:
● Shopping and Booking: Real-time access to Airlink content with BSP Agency Cash and Credit Cards as supported forms of payment.
● Full Servicing: The ability to manage the entire booking lifecycle, including Automated Rebooks and Refunds, management of ancillary services (e.g., seating and baggage) and more.
Airlink's content is aggregated alongside more than 35 other global NDC providers , allowing agencies to centralize content streams in one platform. This access delivers essential additional functionalities—such as automated back-office integration and sophisticated traveller profile management solutions—within AirGateway’s unified platform, providing streamlined processes for managed travel sellers.
Quote from AirGateway: “We are very glad to announce the successful integration of Airlink NDC v21.3. This powerful, future-proof channel is a crucial move for the South African market, offering our partners a unified platform to centralize content, streamline operations, and drive a better travel selling experience.” - Jorge Díaz, CEO of AirGateway.
Quote from Airlink: “AirGateway’s innovative NDC aggregation platform is a natural fit for Airlink as we continue to expand our global reach and modernise our distribution strategy,” said Katherine Whelan, Airlink Chief Commercial Officer. “This partnership enables us to deliver richer, more dynamic content to travel sellers while streamlining the booking experience and improving cost-efficiency. It’s another exciting step forward in our commitment to innovation, service excellence, and empowering our trade partners.”
About AirGateway
AirGateway is a Berlin-based travel tech company and one of the leading IATA NDC (New Distribution Capability) aggregators.
It is directly connected to more than 35 airlines, serving 490+ IATA-accredited agencies in over 65 countries, both via API and an end-to-end Agent Desktop solution BookingPad.
AirGateway's open platform also allows other partners such as booking tools, travel mobile app providers, traveler profile management tools, reporting tools or mid/back office systems to participate in the NDC value proposition, facilitating the easy transition of all its legacy processes to the agencies. Consolidators, TMCs, or tech providers looking for a reliable NDC partner and guidance can contact: sales@AirGateway.comTo start accessing Airlink NDC content via AirGateway, please proceed by filling in the Airlink NDC Onboarding form here and by selecting AirGateway as your preferred Airlink approved aggregator.
For more information on accessing Airlink' NDC content via the AirGateway platform, please reach out to our team at sales@airgateway.com
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