Agency Setup

NDC without a GDS contract for air-focused agents

Some agencies want airline NDC content without taking on a traditional GDS contract or segment commitment. NDCTerm is built for that conversation, with onboarding that confirms accreditation, carrier setup, and ticketing workflows.

No GDS contract does not mean no operational setup

Agents still need a way to issue tickets, handle payments, service orders, and meet airline or market requirements. The commercial and credential setup is handled during onboarding.

Area	What to confirm	NDCTerm position
NDC access	Which airlines and markets are enabled for the agency.	Confirmed during onboarding
Ticketing	Accreditation, host, or partnership setup.	Case-specific
Servicing	Refunds, changes, seats, bags, and order retrieval.	Command workflow where supported
Fallback content	Trips that still need EDIFACT or GDS workflows.	Direct GDS access can coexist

NDC-heavy booking flow

> 15NOVJFKLAX
Search NDC content

> WP
Compare airline offers

> 2ER
Book selected offer

> *ABC123
Retrieve for servicing

What agents should expect

Lower GDS dependency

NDC-heavy agencies may not need a full traditional GDS contract for every air booking workflow.

Still operationally serious

Ticketing, payment, accreditation, and servicing require real setup, not a signup-only promise.

Best for air-focused work

The fit is strongest for agencies that want airline air content and agent-controlled servicing.

GDS can remain available

Some content and workflows still make sense through EDIFACT or a legacy GDS channel.

FAQ

>Can I book NDC without a GDS contract?+

For NDC bookings, a traditional GDS contract is not always required. Ticketing and commercial setup still need to be confirmed.

>Does no GDS contract mean no accreditation?+

No. Ticketing still requires an accredited setup, whether through your agency, a host, or a partnership.

>Who is this best for?+

Air-focused agents, independent agencies, and teams that want NDC content without making every workflow depend on a legacy GDS desktop.

Bring NDC into an agent workflow

NDCTerm is in limited release for agents and agencies that want NDC access without portal sprawl.

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