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 to change an itinerary post-issuance onto the APG Platform. More functionalities will come, such as seat selection, to provide a full range of services.
With 36 carriers available, offering the best fares, APG Platform is a ticketing platform that 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, sports equipment, assistance, Wi-Fi access, lounge access, etc.).
