Sabre NDC Update

  Sabre announced a new NDC API version this fortnight, promising improved ancillary merchandising capabilities and faster response times. Airlines already connected to Sabre NDC reacted with cautious optimism, noting that previous version upgrades have come with integration challenges. 

 Fee Disputes Continue  

Ongoing disputes between several European carriers and GDS providers over booking fee levels continue to simmer. At least two airlines are understood to be exploring full content exit strategies ahead of contract renewals later this year.