OAG Report: The Rise of Alternative Interlining Reshaping Air Travel
OAG released a new report, 'The Rise of Alternative Interlining', introducing it as the evolution of virtual interlining, driven by data integration, technology, and airline collaboration. Three trends: declining traveler loyalty, NDC advancements, and expanding connectivity, offering travelers more flexible options.
Impact and considerations
Alternative interlining may change ticket distribution and booking, with potential implications for TMCs and corporate travel procurement.
Key points
- Alternative interlining is the evolution of virtual interlining.
- Driven by data integration, technology, and airline collaboration.
- Three trends: declining loyalty, NDC advancements, expanding connectivity.
- Offers broader, more flexible travel options.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- OAG
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 15 Jan 2026, 08:00
- Page published
- 10 Sept 2026, 00:27
- Last updated
- 15 Jan 2026, 08:00
- Original links
- OAG Pressroom：The Rise of Alternative Interlining AKA Virtual Interlining 2.0 (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 15 Jan 2026, 08:00