Corporate NDC bookings jump 168%, finds Accelya data

NDC adoption is accelerating across the corporate travel ecosystem

Accelya, a modern airline retailing software provider, has revealed it has seen corporate New Distribution Capabilities (NDC) bookings and NDC volumes distributed via Global Distribution Systems (GDS) increase by 168% and 162%, respectively, year-on-year in Q4 2025 compared with Q4 2024 based on data from its platform. 

This comes as Accelya has seen some airlines operating on its FLX NDC platform include a paid ancillary in up to one in three (31%) NDC bookings, contributing up to $12 in additional revenue per ticket. 

This reflects rising confidence among airlines, travel sellers, and corporate buyers – with momentum continuing into early 2026. 

In January 2026, Accelya recorded multiple highest-ever single-day NDC volume records across its global airline customer base, indicating sustained acceleration as the year begins. 

The data highlights the accelerating momentum behind IATA’s NDC as it moves beyond pilots and into live, high-volume use. 

Growth in corporate travel, increasing uptake of ancillaries, and wider distribution through established channels show NDC operating at scale.  

Data from BCD Travel shows that its percentage growth in NDC bookings processed via Accelya-connected airlines quadrupled year-on-year, underlining how quickly adoption can accelerate once servicing, content, and operational readiness are in place. 

“Corporate buyers are looking for NDC solutions that work reliably at scale, with full servicing and minimal disruption to existing workflows,” said Thane Jackson, BCD’s senior vice president, Supplier Management & Delivery. 

“While the growth we’re seeing shows that NDC is increasingly meeting those expectations, and there remains ongoing work to fully scale, it’s also a direct result of the decadelong, multi-million-dollar investments we’ve made in modern retailing technology and scalable NDC servicing capabilities.” 

“These results show that NDC is moving decisively from experimentation to scale,” said Tye Radcliffe, chief customer success officer at Accelya. 

“Airlines are now using NDC to deliver richer offers across corporate, agency, and direct channels, while maintaining operational stability and control. 

"That combination is what turns modern retailing into real commercial value today and creates a credible foundation for the industry’s transition towards Offers and Orders.” 

Scale has also been found to be driven through established distribution players. Accelya data shows strong year-on-year growth in GDS-distributed NDC volumes, reinforcing how NDC is expanding across corporate and agency channels at scale.