The latest news in the modernization of TAP distribution

TAP launched NDC (New Distribution Capability) in October 2023 using the Amadeus Altea NDC API (version 21.3).  TAP will be accelerating its journey to modern retailing in the next 12 months by bringing new offers to market using NDC technology.

TAP is implementing a range of options for agencies to get access to NDC content, including:

• NDC aggregators*
• GDS**
• TAP agency portal
• Direct connection

TAP will inform agencies as we add more options to access our NDC content. Any agency interested in accessing NDC content should contact their technology supplier, the respective TAP account manager or the TAP Distribution team at [email protected].

Any NDC aggregator that does not yet have access to TAP’s NDC API should contact the TAP Distribution team at [email protected].

Modernization of TAP distribution

TAP is phasing out its Private Channel introduced in 2019 as a temporary bridge to more modern retailing distribution systems. In the future new types of offers will be available via NDC. 

Previously due to end on 31st of December 2024, TAP is offering a 6-month extension to agencies participating in the Private Channel*** to allow further time to transition to NDC (subject to new agreement on the respective terms).

From January 2025, TAP will implement a surcharge on legacy technology (EDIFACT) to recover the respective costs (not applicable to Private Channel). Surcharge amounts and applicability details will be confirmed closer to the launch date.

*List of current NDC aggregator partners: Aaron Group, AirGateway, APG, DRCT, Lleego, Mystifly, Travelfusion, Websky, Wooba

** TAP intends to implement NDC connections with all GDS partners.

*** Subject to any applicable legal and regulatory proceedings.