BCD expands content access via Tripsource, adds United direct connect
BCD Travel announced advancements in its Tripsource platform to expand travel content access, including a new direct connect agreement with United Airlines. This reinforces BCD's 'Open by Design' approach, supporting policy compliance, traveler safety, and program integrity. The direct connect will be available via online and offline channels, leveraging NDC capabilities. BCD has supported direct connections since 2019 and now has 22 airlines live in its NDC ecosystem.
Impact and considerations
For corporate travel buyers, BCD's direct connect with United and Tripsource enhancements signal broader content access and NDC adoption, potentially impacting channel strategy and negotiations.
Key points
- BCD signed a direct connect agreement with United Airlines, delivering content via Tripsource.
- The direct connect supports NDC; 22 airlines are live, with NDC adoption over 65% where enabled.
- BCD has supported direct connections since 2019, spanning air, rail, and hotel providers.
- The new architecture is built on Tripsource and Accelya API, scalable for future content sources.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- BCD Travel
- Other sources
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- First source publication
- 3 Aug 2026, 20:00
- Page published
- 9 Sept 2026, 01:22
- Last updated
- 3 Aug 2026, 20:00
- Original links
- BCD Travel News Hub：BCD expands travel content access through Tripsource (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 3 Aug 2026, 20:00