Sabre Corp. has earned Level 4 certification as an aggregator under the International Air Transport Association's certification program for New Distribution Capability standards, the travel technology company announced.
The certification comes through its work with travel management company Flight Centre Travel Group, with whom Sabre has been working for the past two years in providing shopping and booking capabilities as a part of its Beyond NDC program. The certification means that Flight Centre's agents will be able "to access an even wider choice of content and provide their customers with an even greater degree of personalization," according to Flight Centre global head of supply John Beauvais.
IATA currently lists 20 companies, including Amadeus IT Group and Travelport, as Level 4 certified, which indicates the capability for full offer and order management. Sabre achieved Level 3 certification in 2018.
Sabre also announced that Minsk, Belarus-based carrier Belavia has reached Level 3 NDC certification using Sabre's IT capabilities.
"As we ramp up our operations in response to the easing of global lockdowns, our customers are increasingly demanding personalized experiences and flexibility," according to Belavia deputy director general of IT Uladzimir Barkun. "NDC plays a key role in enabling us to fulfill those expectations, helping us to market our content more effectively."