Sabre Corporation announced it has signed a multiyear renewal of its distribution agreement with WestJet that will continue to provide Sabre-connected agencies with access to WestJet’s robust content, including future NDC offers.

Through NDC offers, according to the announcement, Sabre-connected agencies can present their customers with a richer array of travel choices. This development aligns with industry demand for more personalized and transparent travel retailing, said the announcement, allowing airlines to better differentiate their offerings, benefiting travelers with greater flexibility and customization.

Once NDC is implemented, travel agents will be able to shop, book and service WestJet’s NDC offers, alongside its EDIFACT content, through Sabre’s Offer and Order APIs; the agency point-of-sale solution; Sabre Red 360; and the corporate booking tool, GetThere. Details about the NDC implementation will be shared closer to the launch.

John Weatherill, chief commercial officer, WestJet, said, “We are pleased to have reached a multiyear agreement with Sabre to expand our longstanding distribution partnership to cover not only EDIFACT but also NDC content once the technical connectivity has been implemented.” He continued, “We rely on a trusted partner like Sabre to service a broad customer base through real-time connectivity to agency and corporate subscribers via the Sabre GDS.”