Accelya, a leader in airline retailing software, has reported a remarkable 168% year-on-year increase in corporate New Distribution Capabilities (NDC) bookings for Q4 2025. Additionally, NDC volumes distributed via Global Distribution Systems (GDS) rose by 162% compared to the same period in 2024. This surge is attributed to airlines on Accelya's FLX NDC platform incorporating paid ancillaries in up to 31% of bookings, generating an extra $12 (US$12) per ticket.
In January 2026, Accelya recorded its highest-ever single-day NDC volumes across its global airline customer base, indicating sustained growth. The data underscores the accelerating momentum of the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) NDC, transitioning from pilot phases to high-volume usage.
Data from BCD Travel highlights a fourfold increase in NDC bookings processed via Accelya-connected airlines, showcasing rapid adoption once operational readiness is achieved. Thane Jackson, BCD’s senior vice president, noted, “Corporate buyers are looking for NDC solutions that work reliably at scale, with full servicing and minimal disruption to existing workflows.”
Tye Radcliffe, Accelya's Chief Customer Success Officer, stated, “These results show that NDC is moving decisively from experimentation to scale.” The company continues to focus on strengthening enterprise-grade servicing and supporting scalable NDC adoption, bridging current distribution models with future offer- and order-based systems.
As airlines transition towards Offers and Orders, Accelya remains committed to enhancing modern airline retailing, ensuring measurable commercial success.
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