Qantas levels up API integration for NDC with Navan

Qantas NDC bookings now flow through the Premium NDC programme

All-in-one business travel, payments, and expense management platform, Navan, has announced an upgraded New Distribution Capability (NDC) integration with Australian national carrier, Qantas, using the latest version of its NDC API. 

Through this upgraded access, Navan enhances its offering within the airline's invite-only Premium NDC Programme, while travellers using the Navan platform, will now be able to get exclusive fares, premium services for frequent flyers, and promotions not available through the legacy systems. 

This direct connection builds on the architecture of Navan’s own content aggregation platform, developed last year to rapidly deploy the next generation of airline retailing, for which Qantas is already seeing 70% of all of its flights booked on Navan now flow through the Premium NDC programme.

“This direct connection with Qantas cuts through the complexity of legacy distribution,” said Dane Molter, SVP of Travel Marketplace at Navan. 

“The new generation of NDC APIs unlocks a superior end-to-end experience — from booking the best possible fare to managing changes with speed and efficiency. We are carving a new path for corporate travel, and this strengthened partnership with Qantas is a perfect example of our vision brought to life.”

“We’re delighted to strengthen our TMC partnership with Navan through the Qantas Premium NDC program which offers great benefits for our mutual customers compared to traditional indirect booking systems,” said Ash Howell, Qantas executive vice president of the Americas region. 

“Our Qantas customers have asked for a more flexible, seamless and personalised booking experience and the new technology delivers with more fare options, more visibility for Qantas Frequent Flyers, and more opportunities for partners like Navan to earn with dynamic commission offers, more fare options, and the ability to create more tailored trips matching customers’ preferences.”