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Airlines are moving from schedule-centric, PNR-based systems to customer-centric Offer and Order retailing.
This paper explains how the modular OOSD architecture works, how NDC and MCP extend it to every channel, including AI, and how a phased program can deliver it within 24 months.
Key Themes
Why 2026–2027 is the critical window to act and what it costs to wait
The real revenue, cost, and speed economics of modern retailing
How OOSD architecture replaces the PNR model for good
What AI-ready commerce (MCP) means for your airline’s future
A practical, phased roadmap: from shadow mode to full cutover
“The transformation to Modern Airline Retailing is a shift from schedule-centric transactions to customer-centric experiences.
This is not really a choice between past and future, this is about remaining relevant in the next decade.”
Eric Dumas
Chief Executive Officer, TPConnects Technologies
What to expect in the whitepaper
Build the business case
See the revenue, cost and speed economics of modern retailing, from ancillary growth to distribution savings, with figures from airlines already doing it.
Reach every channel, including AI
See how NDC distributes rich offers to agencies and OTAs, and how MCP opens AI booking agents without giving up control of pricing or data.
Understand the architecture
Learn how Offer, Order, Settle and Deliver work together, and which questions separate a native Order platform from a PNR-based one.
Plan the move
Follow a six-phase, 24-month path from shadow mode to legacy decommissioning, plus the success factors that decide the outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this for?
Airline executives, commercial and distribution leaders, and technology teams who are evaluating the move to Modern Airline Retailing.
Does the paper cover AI?
Yes. Chapter 4 explains how Model Context Protocol lets AI agents shop and book across airline NDC APIs, and how airlines keep control of pricing, content and customer data.
Is this only relevant for airlines replacing their PSS?
No. The paper covers the full path, from NDC distribution to complete OOSD. The phased approach is designed so each capability is proven before exposure expands.
Ready to shape the future of airline retailing?
Talk to our team about your OOSD and NDC roadmap, and see Astra Nova and Astra NDC in action. sales@tpconnects.com
Get the Whitepaper
Airlines are moving from schedule-centric, PNR-based systems to customer-centric Offer and Order retailing.
This paper explains how the modular OOSD architecture works, how NDC and MCP extend it to every channel, including AI, and how a phased program can deliver it within 24 months.
Key Themes
- Why 2026–2027 is the critical window to act and what it costs to wait
- The real revenue, cost, and speed economics of modern retailing
- How OOSD architecture replaces the PNR model for good
- What AI-ready commerce (MCP) means for your airline’s future
- A practical, phased roadmap: from shadow mode to full cutover
“The transformation to Modern Airline Retailing is a shift from schedule-centric transactions to customer-centric experiences. This is not really a choice between past and future, this is about remaining relevant in the next decade.”
Eric Dumas
Chief Executive Officer, TPConnects Technologies
What to expect in the whitepaper
Build the business case
See the revenue, cost and speed economics of modern retailing, from ancillary growth to distribution savings, with figures from airlines already doing it.
Understand the architecture
Learn how Offer, Order, Settle and Deliver work together, and which questions separate a native Order platform from a PNR-based one.
Reach every channel, with AI
See how NDC distributes rich offers to agencies and OTAs, and how MCP opens AI booking agents without giving up control of pricing or data.
Plan the move
Follow a six-phase, 24-month path from shadow mode to legacy decommissioning, plus the success factors that decide the outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this for?
Airline executives, commercial and distribution leaders, and technology teams who are evaluating the move to Modern Airline Retailing.
Does the paper cover AI?
Yes. Chapter 4 explains how Model Context Protocol lets AI agents shop and book across airline NDC APIs, and how airlines keep control of pricing, content and customer data.
Is this only relevant for airlines replacing their PSS?
No. The paper covers the full path, from NDC distribution to complete OOSD. The phased approach is designed so each capability is proven before exposure expands.
Ready to shape the future of airline retailing?
Talk to our team about your OOSD and NDC roadmap, and see Astra Nova and Astra NDC in action. sales@tpconnects.com
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A trusted IATA strategic partner and certified technology provider, we build modern retailing solutions chosen by leading airlines and travel sellers worldwide.
