Qatar Airways launches Oryx Connect

Doha: Qatar Airways is introducing a new platform for trade partners that will enable them to build tailored travel experiences for their customers. Called Oryx Connect, it has been developed based on the New Distribution Capability (NDC) data transmission standard developed by IATA in partnership with the travel industry.

Oryx Connect will benefit travel agents through improved functionality, intuitive user experience, access to rich content and the ability to tailor travel experiences for their customers. It provides various options to consume Qatar Airways’ NDC content.  In addition to an existing web-based portal powered by Accelya Farelogix SPRK tool, agents can now access NDC content a range of aggregators including Aarongroup, Duffel, Travelfusion, Travvise and Verteil.  The Amadeus Travel Platform will be added in early 2022.  Discussions are underway with a range of other Global Distribution Systems and aggregators.