Key Takeaways:
- Accelya, a global software provider for airlines, leads New Distribution Capability (NDC) transactions with over 50% market share in 2022.
- The company reported a 100% year-over-year increase in NDC transactions during the Black Friday–Cyber Monday period.
- Accelya’s NDC platform powers 15 billion offers daily and connects with over 200 agents and 50,000 active IATA agencies globally.
Redefining Airline Retailing with NDC Accelya, a prominent global software provider to the airline industry, is reshaping the landscape of airline retailing with its groundbreaking NDC capabilities. According to T2RL, an independent consultancy leader in travel technology and distribution strategy, Accelya has established itself as the frontrunner in enabling NDC, accounting for more than 50% of global NDC transactions based on total passenger numbers in 2022.
A Surge in NDC Transactions During the peak shopping period of Black Friday to Cyber Monday, Accelya witnessed a staggering 100% year-over-year growth in NDC volumes. This surge is attributed to the robust adoption of NDC technology across Accelya’s customer base, highlighting a significant shift in airline retailing trends.
Accelya’s Pioneering Role in Airline Retailing Accelya’s NDC technologies empower airlines to modernize distribution, customize offers, and expand ancillary sales beyond the limitations of traditional, legacy systems. The company’s ability to foster innovation and enhance customer experiences places it at the forefront of the airline retailing revolution.
Record NDC Sales for AEGEAN and Olympic Air Long-standing Accelya customer AEGEAN, along with Olympic Air, reported record NDC volumes during the Black Friday period, underscoring the effectiveness of Accelya’s platform in driving sales. Christos Komplis, Head of Distribution at AEGEAN, expressed satisfaction with the partnership and the platform’s performance.
Accelya CEO, Sam Gilliland, on NDC’s Business Impact Sam Gilliland, CEO of Accelya, emphasizes the real business impact of NDC for airlines. Accelya, free from the constraints of legacy technology, collaborates closely with airlines to drive NDC adoption. Gilliland highlights NDC as the cornerstone of modern airline retailing, paving the way to ONE Order and beyond.
Long-Term Partnerships and Market Leadership Accelya’s recent contract extensions with major airlines like American Airlines, United, and Qantas further solidify its leading position in NDC enablement. These partnerships demonstrate the industry’s confidence in Accelya’s ability to drive innovation and growth in airline retailing.
About Accelya Owned by Vista Equity Partners and employing over 2,000 people across 10 global offices, Accelya is renowned for its commitment to innovation and growth in the airline industry. The company offers comprehensive passenger, cargo, and industry platforms that span the entirety of airline retailing, from offer to settlement. With its partnership with AWS and a Miami-based product team specializing in NDC, Accelya continues to be a trailblazer in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to airlines.
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