Dubai, UAE – Oct 7, 2024 – TPConnects Technologies, a leading IATA-certified global travel aggregator and distribution technology company, today announced the successful implementation of New Distribution Capability (NDC) content and servicing capabilities for Hawaiian Airlines on its Iris platform.
TPConnects Technologies is one of the leading aggregators, with a worldwide customer footprint for Iris. Travel agencies using Iris can access NDC content alongside traditional EDIFACT, LCC, and aggregator content, providing a single interface for all airline bookings. Iris enables seamless shopping and servicing of air content and ensures that travel sellers can offer the best available fares and products to their clients.
This announced HA Connect™ NDC integration enables travel sellers using Iris to access an expanded range of Hawaiian Airlines content and services through NDC connections.
Key features of the Hawaiian Airlines HA Connect™ NDC integration include:
- Access to Hawaiian’s full range of HA Channel™ fare products and services, including chargeable and premium seats which are customized based on the traveller’s HawaiianMiles status.
- Real-time pricing and availability.
- Seamless booking and servicing capabilities.
“This launch marks a significant milestone in our commitment to driving innovation and efficiency in the travel industry,” said Paul Ryumugabe, VP, Product (Travel Seller Solutions) TPConnects Technologies. “By integrating NDC content from Hawaiian Airlines, we’re empowering travel sellers to expand their footprint and provide comprehensive experiences to their customers. It is in perfect alignment with our goal to provide the best available content to travel sellers and build our content independence.“
“Our collaboration with TPConnects to offer our HA Connect™ NDC content in Iris aligns perfectly with our strategy to enhance and modernize our distribution capabilities. This integration allows us to showcase our full range of products tailored to the Hawai‘i traveller with a wider audience of sellers, ultimately benefiting the end consumer with more choice and a seamless booking and servicing experience.”
George Bryan
Sr Director of Distribution, Hawaiian Airlines
Iris includes NDC content from prominent carriers worldwide and enables it to address travel sellers’ needs in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia. Travel sellers can benefit from enhanced retailing capabilities, access to rich content, and end-to-end servicing options directly through Iris.
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About TPConnects
TPConnects Technologies is an IATA-certified, global travel content aggregation and distribution technology company. TPConnects provides modern air retailing products that transform content distribution for airlines and travel sellers, through swift, seamless and smart solutions. TPConnects helps travel industry players streamline their operations, increase revenues, and enhance the customer experience.
TPConnects is granted Airline Retailing Maturity status under International Air Transport Association (IATA) Airline Retailing Maturity (ARM) programme. TPConnects has also received IATA ONE Order Certification and IATA Financial Gateway (IFG) Certification.
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About Hawaiian Airlines
Now in its 95th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi’s largest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawaiʻi and 16 U.S. gateway cities,as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.
The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai‘i’s hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to Travel Pono and experience the islands safely and respectfully.
Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group. (NYSE: ALK). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow Hawaiian’s Twitter updates (@HawaiianAir), become a fan on Facebook (Hawaiian Airlines), and follow us on Instagram (hawaiianairlines). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian’s LinkedIn page.
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