{"id":2301,"date":"2026-02-18T10:48:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T10:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/?p=2301"},"modified":"2026-02-18T10:48:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T10:48:12","slug":"how-travel-agents-leverage-ndc-to-scale-their-air-business-with-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/how-travel-agents-leverage-ndc-to-scale-their-air-business-with-us\/","title":{"rendered":"How Travel Agents Leverage NDC to Scale Their Air Business with Us?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The airline distribution landscape is evolving rapidly, and today\u2019s travel trade needs smarter tools to stay competitive. For every <\/span><b>flight ticket agent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>airline ticket agency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and growing <\/span><b>b2b flight booking portal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, technology plays a central role in improving margins and delivering better customer experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One such transformation is driven by <\/span><b>NDC (New Distribution Capability) for travel agents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the right platform and airline partnerships, <\/span><b>NDC for travel agents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is no longer just a new distribution model\u2014it is a powerful opportunity to expand inventory access, unlock better fares, and increase air ticket sales. Let\u2019s explore <\/span><b>how travel agents use NDC to grow air business<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and how you can leverage it effectively with us.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/how-travel-agents-leverage-ndc-to-scale-their-air-business-with-us\/#What_is_NDC_and_Why_It_Matters_for_Travel_Agents\" >What is NDC and Why It Matters for Travel Agents?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/how-travel-agents-leverage-ndc-to-scale-their-air-business-with-us\/#Watch_How_Air_NDC_Booking_Works_On_Riya_Connect\" >Watch How Air NDC Booking Works On Riya Connect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/how-travel-agents-leverage-ndc-to-scale-their-air-business-with-us\/#Why_NDC_is_a_Game-Changer_for_Air_Business_Growth\" >Why NDC is a Game-Changer for Air Business Growth<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/how-travel-agents-leverage-ndc-to-scale-their-air-business-with-us\/#1_Dynamic_Pricing_Advantage\" >1. Dynamic Pricing Advantage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/how-travel-agents-leverage-ndc-to-scale-their-air-business-with-us\/#2_PLB_Commission_Same_as_GDS\" >2. PLB Commission Same as GDS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/how-travel-agents-leverage-ndc-to-scale-their-air-business-with-us\/#3_Additional_Incentives_from_Key_Airlines\" >3. Additional Incentives from Key Airlines<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/how-travel-agents-leverage-ndc-to-scale-their-air-business-with-us\/#Operational_Benefits_That_Simplify_Your_Work\" >Operational Benefits That Simplify Your Work<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/how-travel-agents-leverage-ndc-to-scale-their-air-business-with-us\/#Block_Now_Pay_Later\" >Block Now &amp; Pay Later<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/how-travel-agents-leverage-ndc-to-scale-their-air-business-with-us\/#Discount_on_Ancillaries\" >Discount on Ancillaries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/how-travel-agents-leverage-ndc-to-scale-their-air-business-with-us\/#Direct_Airline_Coordination_SSR_Management\" >Direct Airline Coordination &amp; SSR Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/how-travel-agents-leverage-ndc-to-scale-their-air-business-with-us\/#Strong_Airline_Network_Stronger_Business\" >Strong Airline Network = Stronger Business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/how-travel-agents-leverage-ndc-to-scale-their-air-business-with-us\/#Important_Servicing_Policy_Awareness\" >Important Servicing &amp; Policy Awareness<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_NDC_and_Why_It_Matters_for_Travel_Agents\"><\/span><b>What is NDC and Why It Matters for Travel Agents?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Distribution Capability (NDC) is an airline-led technology standard that allows richer, more dynamic airline content to be distributed directly to agents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For booking agents for flights, this means:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to dynamic pricing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special fare families and branded fares<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ancillary discounts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower booking classes (RBD)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct airline servicing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike traditional GDS models, <\/span><b>NDC for travel agents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> opens the door to airline-controlled offers, giving agents greater pricing flexibility and competitive advantages. With Us, you can get instant access to rich NDC content with top airlines such as Air India, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2303 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/RC-TN-Brochure-Final-New.jpg-1024x728.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/RC-TN-Brochure-Final-New.jpg-1024x728.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/RC-TN-Brochure-Final-New.jpg-300x213.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/RC-TN-Brochure-Final-New.jpg-768x546.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/RC-TN-Brochure-Final-New.jpg-1536x1092.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/RC-TN-Brochure-Final-New.jpg-2048x1456.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/RC-TN-Brochure-Final-New.jpg-320x227.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/RC-TN-Brochure-Final-New.jpg-480x341.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/RC-TN-Brochure-Final-New.jpg-800x569.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watch_How_Air_NDC_Booking_Works_On_Riya_Connect\"><\/span><b>Watch How Air NDC Booking Works On <a href=\"http:\/\/b2b.riya.travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Riya Connect<\/a><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you understand the process better, we have also included a <\/span><b>step-by-step Air NDC booking video<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within this blog. The video demonstrates how seamlessly you can search, compare, block, issue, and manage NDC bookings on our platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zBwLqJwrxf8?si=mfVaC_TP8zHrisI5\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a flight ticket agent, seeing the live booking flow makes it easier to understand:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How dynamic fares appear<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How lower RBD inventory is accessed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How ancillaries can be added<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How servicing and modifications are handled<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This practical walkthrough clearly shows <\/span><b>how travel agents use NDC to grow air business<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in real-time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_NDC_is_a_Game-Changer_for_Air_Business_Growth\"><\/span><b>Why NDC is a Game-Changer for Air Business Growth<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are exploring the <\/span><b>benefits of NDC in airline booking for agents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, here\u2019s what truly makes a difference:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dynamic_Pricing_Advantage\"><\/span><b>1. Dynamic Pricing Advantage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airlines can push personalized and dynamic pricing through NDC channels. As an <\/span><b>air ticket booking agent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you gain access to fares that may not always be visible through traditional systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This allows you to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer more competitive pricing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve conversion ratios<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase repeat bookings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <\/span><b>NDC for travel agents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you are no longer limited to static fare structures.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_PLB_Commission_Same_as_GDS\"><\/span><b>2. PLB Commission Same as GDS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest concerns for a flight ticket agent is commission. With our NDC integrations, PLB commissions remain aligned with GDS levels, ensuring that your profitability stays intact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes <\/span><b>NDC for travel agents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> both practical and profitable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Additional_Incentives_from_Key_Airlines\"><\/span><b>3. Additional Incentives from Key Airlines<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selected airlines offer additional incentives through NDC channels, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>KQ<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Kenya Airways<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>ET<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Ethiopian Airlines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>LH<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Lufthansa<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>AV<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Avianca<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>QF<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Qantas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>WY<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Oman Air<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>GF<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Gulf Air<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For an airline ticket agency, these incentives directly increase margins and improve per-ticket revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2144 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/christmas-travel-concept-with-phone-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/christmas-travel-concept-with-phone-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/christmas-travel-concept-with-phone-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/christmas-travel-concept-with-phone-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/christmas-travel-concept-with-phone-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/christmas-travel-concept-with-phone-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/christmas-travel-concept-with-phone-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/christmas-travel-concept-with-phone-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"color: inherit; font-size: 24px;\">4. Access to Lower RBD Inventory<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airlines such as SQ and EK provide lower RBD inventory exclusively via NDC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For booking agents for flights, this means:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to competitive fare buckets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better pricing advantage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stronger fare matching capability<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the most effective ways to <\/span><b>scale air ticket sales using NDC technology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Operational_Benefits_That_Simplify_Your_Work\"><\/span><b>Operational Benefits That Simplify Your Work<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growth is not only about pricing\u2014it\u2019s about efficiency and servicing too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Block_Now_Pay_Later\"><\/span><b>Block Now &amp; Pay Later<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cash flow flexibility is essential for every air ticket booking agent. The Block Now &amp; Pay Later feature allows you to secure bookings instantly and manage payments strategically.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This flexibility strengthens the value of <\/span><b>NDC for travel agents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discount_on_Ancillaries\"><\/span><b>Discount on Ancillaries<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airlines such as EY, WY, and GF offer discounts on ancillaries like seating and baggage through NDC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a flight ticket agent, you can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upsell additional services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase booking value<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve customer satisfaction<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ancillary upselling is a major revenue booster under <\/span><b>NDC for travel agents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Direct_Airline_Coordination_SSR_Management\"><\/span><b>Direct Airline Coordination &amp; SSR Management<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Servicing becomes more streamlined with direct airline coordination for reissues and SSR requests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airlines supported include LH, AC, EK, WY, SU, EY, MH, QF, and CX.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For booking agents for flights, faster servicing means happier customers and stronger retention.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strong_Airline_Network_Stronger_Business\"><\/span><b>Strong Airline Network = Stronger Business<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With 4500+ airline partnerships and deals on 80+ airlines (online &amp; offline) in India\u2014including FSC, LCC, NDC, series, and global fares\u2014you gain access to a comprehensive inventory ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our platform offers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International online blocking (FSC, NDC &amp; LCC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Queue ticketing facility on FSC &amp; NDC<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile app booking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global fare access<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a growing airline ticket agency or b2b flight booking portal, <\/span><b>NDC for travel agents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides a competitive edge in both pricing and servicing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2305 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/global-connectivity-airplane-flying-world-map-with-lines_11zon-1024x559.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/global-connectivity-airplane-flying-world-map-with-lines_11zon-1024x559.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/global-connectivity-airplane-flying-world-map-with-lines_11zon-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/global-connectivity-airplane-flying-world-map-with-lines_11zon-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/global-connectivity-airplane-flying-world-map-with-lines_11zon-1536x838.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/global-connectivity-airplane-flying-world-map-with-lines_11zon-2048x1117.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/global-connectivity-airplane-flying-world-map-with-lines_11zon-320x175.jpg 320w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/global-connectivity-airplane-flying-world-map-with-lines_11zon-480x262.jpg 480w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/global-connectivity-airplane-flying-world-map-with-lines_11zon-800x436.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Servicing_Policy_Awareness\"><\/span><b>Important Servicing &amp; 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