Lufthansa unveils New Distribution Capability Partner Programme to deepen services
Leading Dutch airline conglomerate, Lufthansa Group has introduced a new distribution process known as the New Distribution Capability Partner Programme (NDCPP), designed to offer agents a preferred value proposition encompassing technology, servicing, offers and strategic cooperation components.
The company said in a statement that “The newly introduced website provides general information for customers seeking more details and wanting to ask questions regarding Lufthansa Group’s NDC API solution. The website is accessible to all and is beneficial for travel agencies, corporates and travel technology providers as they can now find detailed information on the website.
“Travel agencies interested in using the free of charge NDC web solution, SPRK, can now register to access the booking and servicing platform by simply filling out the online form available on the new website. Until the end of this year, the Lufthansa Group will be offering a special incentive for agents using the NDC API solution, SPRK.”
General Manager, Sales, Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea, Lufthansa Group, Robin Sohdi, said the group would continuously serve its local agencies with the best possible solutions as “The newly launched NDC Partner Programme and website will be of great support”.
He averred that “We already have a number of agencies, who are capable to receive our NDC smart offers, and we expect more partners to follow in the near future. But also agencies, who are not in the position yet to receive these offers, can also have access via the SPRK,” Sohdi stated.
“The Lufthansa Group achieved the highest IATA NDC level of certification already in 2017 and continues investing further in innovative NDC solutions, which improve the capabilities and offers for its travel agency partners and furthermore, strengthens its leading position in the industry,” the airline group noted.
