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Travelport Signs Long-Term Agreement with EGYPTAIR, Adding NDC Content Alongside EDIFACT

Travelport and EGYPTAIR announced a long-term distribution agreement covering both EDIFACT and NDC content. The agreement gives Travelport-connected agencies continued access to EGYPTAIR's content through established EDIFACT channels while adding a new, richer layer of NDC content, including a broader range of NDC-enabled content and ancillary services. EGYPTAIR's content will be accessible through both Smartpoint, Travelport's booking application, and TripServices, its cloud-native API platform. Amr Adawy, VP commercial at EGYPTAIR, said adding NDC content alongside existing EDIFACT distribution allows the carrier to reach Travelport's global agency network with a broader range of products…

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Impact and considerations

Airlines keeping EDIFACT while adding NDC content means corporate travel buyers need to watch fare and ancillary comparability across channels.

Key points

  • Travelport and EGYPTAIR signed a long-term distribution agreement covering both EDIFACT and NDC content.
  • The agreement gives Travelport-connected agencies continued access to EGYPTAIR's content through established EDIFACT channels while adding new NDC content access.
  • The added content includes a broader range of NDC-enabled content and ancillary services.
  • EGYPTAIR's content will be accessible through both Smartpoint, Travelport's booking application, and TripServices, its cloud-native API platform.
  • Amr Adawy, VP commercial at EGYPTAIR, said the move allows the carrier to reach Travelport's global agency network with a broader range of products.

Sources and time

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Travelport
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First source publication
30 Jul 2026, 08:00
Page published
13 Sept 2026, 00:04
Last updated
30 Jul 2026, 08:00
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