Astra MCP Layer: Eliminating NDC Fragmentation Forever
TPConnects has launched the industry’s first AI-ready orchestration layer within Astra NDC, normalizing disparate NDC schema versions (18.2 through 24.4+) into a single, harmonized interface.
How Astra MCP Transforms NDC:
- Single Integration Point – One connection across all NDC versions
- AI-Ready Interfaces – Structured, machine-readable capabilities
- Automated Version Management – Zero manual engineering for upgrades
- Harmonized Offer Models – True apples-to-apples comparisons
- Decoupled Architecture – Eliminates vendor lock-in
“MCP is the breakthrough the industry has been waiting for – the universal adapter that finally makes NDC truly usable for AI and next-generation retailing.” Praveen Kumar, Co-founder & CTO, TPConnects
Astra ConvertEngine: Solving the AI Search Explosion
As AI agents threaten to explode search volumes into unsustainable territory, Astra ConvertEngine delivers intelligent search optimization – already achieving 60% volume reduction with 97% accuracy in production. ConvertEngine transforms search data into commercial assets, enabling inspiration search, fare forecasting, and personalized marketing that drives conversion and revenue.
Upcoming Astra Webinars
1. African Airlines Association (AFRAA): Navigating Modern Airline Distribution: Understanding the Evolution and What It Means for African Airlines
- April 28, 2026 | 1 hour | Virtual
- Featuring: Kristiaan van Dijken & Giuseppe Candela, PMP®, TPConnects
- Learn about distribution evolution, African market realities, practical pathways, and technology options from full PSS replacement to modular solutions.
2. International Air Transport Association (IATA): Innovative, Modular Paths to Offers and Orders
- May 5, 2026 | IATA Offers and Orders SP Webinar Series
- Featuring: Praveen Kumar & Pankaj Gabba, TPConnects
Explore practical implementation strategies featuring:
- Astra platform overview and NDC 24.4 capabilities
- MCP layer architecture and ConvertEngine optimization
- Real use-case examples solved by OOSD and ONE Order
- How Astra Nova enables seamless OOSD adoption
- Business continuity strategies during transition
Industry-First: Iris MCP Layer Delivers Instant Access to 60+ Airlines
TPConnects Iris now features Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration – the industry’s first AI-ready interface layer providing instant, normalized access to 60+ airlines and 4 GDS platforms through a single, machine-readable protocol.
What This Means for You:
- Instant Content Access – New airlines available immediately, zero configuration
- Self-Learning Systems – AI agents auto-discover airline capabilities
- AI Commerce Ready – Native protocol support for chatbots and autonomous booking
- Future-Proof Architecture – Protocol evolves automatically as capabilities expand
When Iris adds a new carrier, MCP-reading systems discover it instantly – no manual updates, no deployment cycles.
NEW: Expanded Airline Content Now Available
Iris continues to grow its unified airline network, recently adding major carriers across Europe, Middle East, and Asia.
New Airlines now live on Iris: View the full airline list
Victory Travel: 70% Booking Growth in 3 Months
Discover how Victory Travel transformed exclusive airline partnerships into scalable B2B revenue:
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70% bookings increase in 90 days
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45 sub-agents onboarded across Singapore and Bangladesh
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New revenue streams from negotiated airline deals
“TPConnects Iris allowed us to turn our airline relationships into a scalable B2B business with complete control over pricing, content, and permissions.” Mohammed Saadnur Khan, Director, Victory Travel Pte Ltd
Upcoming Iris Webinars
1. Iris Pricing Engine Masterclass | May 13, 2026
Master revenue optimization through smart markup strategies, ancillary pricing, and seasonal controls. Register Now for the Masterclass
2. Wizz Air + TPConnects: Maximizing LCC Content | May 22, 2026
Unlock the full potential of LCC distribution – NDC workflows, servicing capabilities, and revenue optimization. Register Now for the Webinar
