TPConnects Technologies has announced the integration of Air India, India’s leading global airline, onto its Iris aggregator platform. This strategic addition enables travel sellers In India, UAE, Singapore, Canada, United Kingdom countries to access Air India’s extensive domestic and international network through a unified platform with full NDC capabilities.
The integration brings Air India’s comprehensive route network – spanning domestic Indian routes and international destinations across Asia, Europe, North America, and beyond – directly to travel sellers through Iris. With this addition, travel agencies can now seamlessly shop, sell, and service Air India’s complete product offering, including branded fare families, ancillary services, and premium cabin products.
Through Iris, travel sellers gain access to Air India’s full suite of NDC-enabled features including branded fare families for flexible travel options, comprehensive ancillary services such as seat selection, additional baggage, and special meals, complete order management with void and refund capabilities, support for frequent flyer numbers and corporate account codes, and seamless booking with instant payment and multiple payment methods.
Stephanos Kykkotis, Director of Product, TPConnects Technologies, said, “We are delighted to bring Air India onto the Iris platform. As a leading global carrier and a Star Alliance member, Air India represents a significant addition to our growing network of full-service carriers. This integration enables travel sellers to offer their clients the full spectrum of Air India’s premium products and award-winning services through our intuitive platform, while leveraging the advantages of modern NDC distribution.”
Abhijit Kedia, Head of Distribution, Air India, said, “Partnering with TPConnects enables us to further extend Air India’s global reach to travel sellers through their Iris aggregator platform. This integration allows our partners to seamlessly access our full product range, from our premium cabin experiences to our comprehensive ancillary offerings, while providing their customers with the flexibility and choice that today’s travellers expect.”
The Iris platform continues to expand its global airline portfolio, bringing together diverse content sources including traditional EDIFACT, Low-Cost Carriers (LCCs), and NDC-enabled full-service carriers through a single, unified interface. This comprehensive approach ensures travel sellers can offer the best available fares and products to their clients while streamlining operations and enhancing the booking experience.
