APG, the world’s largest and most successful airline representation network with over 100 offices globally, is partnering with LOT Polish Airlines, to offer LOT’s full content via the APG NDC platform, without any surcharge.
“APG is happy to be partnering with LOT Polish Airlines, to extend the offer in Europe to our 2,500 + partner travel agencies worldwide. By using APG Platform to sell LOT content, our partner travel agencies will avoid the GDS EDIFACT surcharge of 16 EUR / 17 USD YR fees, and will benefit from the no bag fares and the exclusive promotion” said Héloïse PARRAIN, APG Platform Director.
“Making LOT’s NDC content available on the APG Platform supports our efforts to expand the reach of our modern distribution channels. It provides travel agencies with convenient access to our full offer, including competitive fares, ancillary services and no distribution surcharge — adding value for both agents and passengers.”– said Dawid Karaś, Deputy Sales Director, Head of NDC at LOT.
Under this agreement, APG Platform and LOT provide an end-to-end shopping and booking solution to thousands of travel agencies in 140 countries, including the possibility to manage after sales operations such as cancellation, refund and void. It is also possible to add ancillary services (bags, meals, etc.) during the booking process and of changing an itinerary post issuance onto the APG Platform. More functionalities will come, such as the seats selection, to provide a full range servicing With 36 carriers available, offering the best fares, APG Platform is a ticketing platform which can assist travel agents to generate additional revenue by enlarging their catalogue and by selling air and non-air ancillaries combined. Uniquely, the APG Platform is promoted and supported in over 150 countries by the APG Network. The APG Platform is under the newest XML technology and follows all IATA standards.
With APG Platform, NON-IATA and IATA agencies can find the best offers in full transparency on all the routes operated by an airline. They can also combine airline tickets with non-air products, such as hotels, car rentals, and ancillary services (baggage, special meals, sport equipment, assistance, Wi-Fi access, lounge access, etc.).
ABOUT APG
With over 30 years’ experience in airline distribution and over 100 offices globally, APG is the world’s largest and most successful airline representation network, partnering with over 200 valued airline clients. APG offers a holistic approach to airline distribution, offering not only airline representation but also interline e-ticketing solutions, fare filing and settlement support services, all aimed at maximising an airline’s revenue potential. APG is always at the forefront of distribution development and our latest APG NDC Platform will assist airlines unlock the benefits of NDC distribution.
Our new APG Cargo services are also gaining worldwide interest from airlines including our APG Cargo Interline solution (Cargo IET), cargo GSSA services and total cargo management solutions.
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ABOUT LOT Polish Airlines
LOT Polish Airlines is a modern carrier connecting Central and Eastern Europe with the rest of the world. LOT’s offer includes direct long-haul flights to airports in the United States, Canada, India, Japan and South Korea. The Polish carrier has been consistently increasing the number of its flights to those destinations, thus strengthening its position in Central and Eastern Europe. It operates its long-haul flights with Boeing 787 Dreamliner, one of the most advanced wide-body aircraft in the world. Present in the sky since 1929, the Polish carrier is the 12th oldest airline worldwide, being one of the most internationally recognisable Polish brands. LOT is a technology leader in the Polish market. Today, it is one of the largest e-commerce in Poland, operating in more than 50 markets worldwide. Since last year it has also offered the latest technology to its partners in the agency sector.
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