Participate in ARC Direct Connect to leverage NDC in your distribution strategy.
As the distribution landscape becomes more customizable,
ARC forges connections between airlines and travel
agencies, equipping them to do business together in the way they
choose.
Overview
Flexible distribution solutions
With ARC’s secure, flexible and cost-effective settlement platform, airlines and travel agencies can use New Distribution Capability (NDC) to create efficient partnerships through multiple channels.
ARC's new settlement features
To support a wide range of Direct Connect implementations, ARC has
introduced several new features to its trusted, secure
settlement platform:
Flexible credit card billing options
Customizable transaction modifications
Acceptance of SPRF (ARC) or RET (BSP) file formats
Ability to identify direct connect transactions in IAR
and on airline outputs
Flexible messaging schema options (NDC or proprietary)
Companies that partner with ARC's Direct Connect Program
"British Airways is excited to be the first test partner for
ARC's enhanced settlement functionality, which enables us to
evolve our distribution strategy with the travel agency
channel. ARC has always been a trusted partner to British
Airways, and we have valued their flexibility,
responsiveness and collaboration during this testing
process. These enhancements will aid us in developing our
relationships with agencies, and they set the stage for our
growing distribution stratetgy in the U.S."
Simon Brooks Senior Vice President,
Sales for North America British Airways
"ARC has partnered closely with United on several of our
omnichannel retailing initiatives, including NDC. This
implementation provides us with a strong foundation for
managing NDC transactions with travel agencies and travel
management companies. By leveraging NDC, United is equipped
to distribute richer content to travelers through our travel
agency partners, with more flexible payment and settlement
options."
Tye Radcliffe Director of
Distribution United Airlines
"Iberia and ARC have worked closely together to enable NDC
settlement in preparation for renewed and accelerated travel
demand from the U.S., Puerto Rico and Spain. ARC´s
omnichannel strategy is a win-win for all. It allows agents
to remit in the method of their choosing, with all the
benefits that Interactive Agent Reporting provides, and to
retain all NDC efficiencies, fare guarantees, and no
fare-related agency debit memos. We are thrilled to bring
NDC to our customers."
Celia Muñoz Espín Sales Strategy and
EME, USA and Asia Sales Director Iberia
