AZUL’S Full Content Now Available on APG Platform
Azul’s NDC connection is now available on the APG Platform, APG’s NDC portal.
APG, the world’s largest and most successful airline representation network with over 100 offices globally, is partnering with Azul, the Brazilian airline, to offer Azul’s full content via the APG NDC platform.
“APG is happy to be partnering with Azul, the Brazilian airline, to extend the offer in South Americas to our + 2 000 partner travel agencies worldwide. By using APG Platform to sell Azul content, our partner travel agencies will avoid the GDS EDIFACT surcharge of 10 to 15 USD per segment, and will benefit from a discount of 5% to 10%.” said Héloïse PARRAIN, APG Platform Director.
“We are very happy to be able to enhance our efforts with this new APG platform. It will make our Customers’ lives easier when purchasing tickets for our network with over 150 destinations in Brazil and abroad.” – said Daniel Bicudo, Commercial and Business Director at Azul.
Under this agreement, APG Platform and Azul 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, seats, etc.) during the booking process and of changing an itinerary post booking onto the APG Platform.
With 35 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 Azul
Azul S.A. (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL), the largest airline in Brazil in terms of departures and cities served, offers over 900 daily flights to more than 150 destinations. With an operational fleet of over 180 aircraft and 15,000 crew members, the company has a network of 300 direct routes. Azul was ranked by Cirium (a leading aviation data analysis company) as the 2nd most punctual airline in the world in 2023. In 2020, Azul was awarded as the best airline in the world by TripAdvisor, marking the first time a Brazilian airline achieved first place in the Traveller’s Choice Awards. For more information, visit www.voeazul.com.br/imprensa
About APG:
With over 30 years of experience in airline distribution and more than 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 comprehensive approach to airline distribution, including not only airline representation but also interline e-ticketing solutions, fare filing, and settlement support services—all aimed at maximizing an airline’s revenue potential. APG is always at the forefront of distribution development, and our latest APG NDC Platform will help airlines unlock the benefits of NDC distribution.
Our APG Cargo services are also attracting worldwide attention from airlines, including our APG Cargo Interline solution (Cargo IET), cargo GSSA services, and total cargo management solutions.
The APG Network is indeed, “The World’s Leading Network for Airline Services.”
If you are one of the few airlines who do not currently partner with APG today, we would welcome the opportunity to talk with you about how we can help increase your revenue levels worldwide.
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