Sabre, Delta Air Lines Extend Long-Term Distribution Agreement

Sabre Corporation, a leading technology provider for the global travel industry, has secured a multi-year renewal of its distribution agreement with Delta Air Lines.

This long-term partnership enables Sabre-connected travel agents to access both traditional EDIFACT and New Distribution Capability (NDC) content, enhancing their ability to offer comprehensive travel options.

The renewed agreement highlights a shared commitment to the third-party distribution ecosystem and collaborative retail innovation. It allows Sabre-connected agencies to provide a broad range of travel choices, which will expand to include additional price points and omnichannel servicing options.

"We are pleased to extend our full content agreement with Sabre and to collaborate on making Delta's NDC technology available to all Sabre-connected travel agents," said Jeff Lobl, Managing Director, Distribution Strategy and Agency Sales Programs for Delta Air Lines.

Roshan Mendis, Chief Commercial Officer at Sabre Travel Solutions, added, "This agreement underscores our commitment to building a comprehensive travel marketplace that equips travel agents with the tools and content they need to excel in today's dynamic travel environment, including the ability to leverage the potential of NDC."

The partnership reinforces both companies' vision for a flexible, future-proof distribution landscape that supports various technologies and content types, fostering a thriving travel ecosystem.