Travelport has released Flights API updates covering NDC and GDS content. New features include support for Air Canada NDC flight passes, NDC bundled offers, NDC disruption handling, and GDS fare quote per passenger/segment, premium flex search, among others. These updates aim to enhance booking flexibility and operational efficiency.
Amadeus data reveals that airline bookings to the US, Canada, and Mexico for the tournament period (June 5-July 19) are up 15% year-over-year as of January 8, 2026. Following the match schedule release on December 6, 37% of flight bookings have been made. British travelers lead with 18% of international bookings. Hotel occupancy in host cities like Vancouver, Toronto, and Mexico City has risen significantly.
OAG released its industry report "The Future of the Airline Passenger Experience," examining three areas reshaping modern air travel: flight booking, inflight entertainment, and airline loyalty. The report analyzes how digital platforms and personalized experiences are redefining booking, how inflight entertainment has evolved from communal screens to personalized streaming, and how traditional loyalty models are shifting toward more flexible approaches to engage a new generation of travelers. OAG Chief Commercial Officer Jeremy Burke said the airline industry is undergoing a transformative shift propelled by technology and data.