As the travel industry gets on board with next-gen technologies, there's one truth that becomes apparent: the future belongs to platforms that are able to provide quick, nimble, and real-time solutions. OpenNDC delivers. With its Flights API and Hotels API, built into one product and based on the New Distribution Capabilities philosophy, OpenNDC enables travel businesses to innovate quicker and provide more smart booking experiences.
In this blog, we’ll dive into how OpenNDC unlocks travel innovation through API-driven architecture and dynamic Flight + Hotels packaging.
Why API-Driven Travel Technology Is the New Standard
In a market where travelers expect instant results, personalized offers, and full control, static inventory and legacy systems no longer make the cut. API integration enables:
Real-time access to airline and hotel content
Scalable and modular architecture for different business models
Personalized search and booking workflows
Automated synchronization and updates
OpenNDC brings all this under one roof so that any size of travel brands can build high-performance, new-gen travel applications.
Flights API: NDC-Powered Real-Time Air Content
OpenNDC Flights API is constructed around NDC standards that enable travel companies to instantly access rich content and services from airlines. Highlights are:
Live issuance, booking, and availability of fares
Branded fare displays with ancillaries such as seats, baggage, and meals
Dynamic Pricing programs stating airline-led personalization
Support for a range of carriers and dynamic route management
With NDC connectivity at the point of origin, OpenNDC avoids intermediary overhead and provides richer, more accurate air content.
Hotels API: Intelligent Access to Global Accommodation
In addition to air, OpenNDC also provides an feature-rich Hotels API. It interfaces with a broad range of global accommodation suppliers, providing travel sellers:
Real-time room supply and rate updates
Hotel metadata such as images, amenities, and location information
Flexible destination, star rating, and traveler preference filtering
Effortless hotel booking confirmation workflows
The Flights API and Hotels API together form the end-to-end travel booking solution OpenNDC.
Why OpenNDC Facilitates Innovation in Flight + Hotels Bundling
Dynamic real-time bundling of Flight + Hotels is revolutionary. OpenNDC facilitates next-generation bundling algorithms that:
Compare best possible fares with matching hotel rates
Personalize packages based on user activity and travel profiles
Provide upsells and add-ons such as insurance, transfers, and activities
Display bundled prices in one user interface
This enhances customer experience, as well as conversion, and booking value.
Advantages of Utilizing OpenNDC's Integrated APIs
Here's why OpenNDC speeds up innovation for next-generation travel providers:
Developer-Friendly APIs
REST-based APIs with detailed documentation and sandbox access to quickly test and integrate.
Decreased Time to Market
Pre-built Flights, Hotels, and package modules to speed up development.
B2B and B2C Customizable
White-label branding and adaptive workflows enable several travel business models.
Scale-Made
Cloud-native architecture provides quick response and high availability, even at high booking volumes.
OpenNDC Innovation Use Cases
AI-Powered Travel Assistants: Offer personalized Flight + Hotels suggestions.
Corporate Travel Platforms: Automate corporate travel with intelligent policies and dynamic bundling.
Leisure Travel Marketplaces: Provide personalized bundles for vacations, honeymoons, and weekend breaks.
Personalized Mobile Travel Apps: Make flight and hotel reservations with real-time data and APIs.
OpenNDC establishes the foundation to power these innovations and more.
Conclusion
Travel innovation starts with connectivity—and OpenNDC delivers just that with its Flights API, Hotels API, and dynamic Flight + Hotels bundling. Embracing NDC (New Distribution Capabilities) and rejecting legacy, OpenNDC offers the freedom for travel businesses to start, grow, and thrive in the digital age of travel.