Turkish Airlines to launch TKCONNECT NDC platform

Turkish Airlines announced (16-May-2024) plans to launch the TKCONNECT New Distribution Capability (NDC) platform from 01-Oct-2024. TKCONNECT will offer travel agencies a range of exclusive features and privileges, including differentiated ticket pricing, NDC only promotional fares, rich content supported with visuals and descriptions, enhanced and promoted ancillary services such as excess baggage, seat selection and special equipment. Starting from 01-Oct-2024, Turkish Airlines bookings made via GDSs will incur a distribution cost charge and the carrier's differentiated rich content products will only be available for TKCONNECT users. [more - original PR]