Sabre has introduced NDC (New Distribution Capability)-based content from Iberia through its global distribution system (GDS), expanding the airline’s offerings on the platform.
This move follows a similar step taken earlier when Sabre launched NDC content from Iberia’s sister airline, British Airways. Both airlines are subsidiaries of the International Airlines Group (IAG).
Agencies using Sabre’s platform can now access Iberia’s NDC products. This allows them to compare flights with enhanced efficiency and transparency, offering a better experience for travel agents and customers alike.
Celia Muñoz Espín, Iberia’s director of commercial strategy and distribution, emphasized the importance of this step. She said, “Activating our NDC connection on Sabre’s platform is a key part of Iberia’s distribution strategy. With Sabre’s broad network and NDC capabilities, we can offer more value and service to travelers worldwide.”
Kathy Morgan, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Sabre Travel Solutions, highlighted the company’s commitment to scaling NDC technology. She stated, “We are focused on making NDC work at scale, integrating it seamlessly into agency workflows. This enables airlines to offer more personalized services while making it easier for agencies to shop, book, and manage the content.”
In other news, Sabre has announced the sale of its hotel reservation technology unit, Sabre Hospitality Solutions, to the private equity firm TPG for $1.1 billion.
TPG will operate the business as a separate entity. However, the sale does not include Sabre’s B2B hotel distribution business, which remains a key investment area for the company.
The deal is expected to provide Sabre with $960 million in cash, which it plans to use primarily to reduce its debt. This move is aimed at improving Sabre’s financial position and allowing the company to focus more on its core business and long-term growth.
Sabre created Hospitality Solutions following its acquisition of the reservation technology firm SynXis in 2005. The sale, which is still pending regulatory approval, is expected to be finalized in the third quarter of this year.
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