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Q3
July 2021
Servicing NDC IATA Agent Bookings BA.com
This change aligns servicing capabilities for GDS and NDC IATA bookings on BA.com. Before, bookings were serviced at any time as long as you had IATA agents' credentials. This caused issues where customers could log in, and change the booking without agents' involvement, which is not allowed. This feature limits the servicing capability to be only within the operational window.
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July 2021
New Refundable Fare Product (Phase 2)
As part of Phase 2, agents are now able to shop for Select and Select Pro. The Select and Select Pro are new refundable fares that are available to book exclusively via the GDS and NDC. They bring customers the flexibility to cancel a flight and claim a refund, should their travel plans change.
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August 2021
Baggage Enhancement
Aligned the "ApplicableParty" element within OfferPrice and OrderReshop with other APIs for bookings, where passengers have different or similar baggage allowances. Baggage information for weight-only carriers will also be returned correctly.Fare Rules Enhancements
All APIs now have indicators for refundability, change and refund penalties. They show fare rules for pre and post-departure, as well as no-show conditions.Return a Passenger reference in FareList
We are now referencing the Fare Basis Code to passengers in FareList in all APIs. -
Q3
August 2021
Full Tax Breakdown
OrderReshop API now provides you with a full tax breakdown in the refund flow. This will help agents to understand, which taxes will be refunded.Tax Nature Code
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August 2021
Secure Flight Indicator
If the indicator is true, the booking can only be ticketed, if date of birth and gender are provided for all passengers. This impacts the OfferPrice, OrderReshop, and OrderView (held bookings) APIs per flight segment.OrderReshop - New Warning Message
OrderReshop now returns a warning message, if the price has changed when requoting a held booking. This message also includes the original price reference.
Country Dialing Code
Country dialing code is now an optional element when creating a booking. Agents can submit this code together with the phone number. -
August 2021
Held Booking Update ReQuote Price
If an agent wants to ticket a held booking, and the price has changed, it is now possible to update the booking with the new price without ticketing it.OrderReshop - Passenger Names
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August 2021
Disruption Handling
You now have the ability to change non-disrupted flights without any penalty, where British Airways anticipates a potential disruption. -
Q4
September 2021
Advance Passenger Information
Advance Passenger Information (APIS) details can now be added to a booking in the OrderCreate RQ as part of the prime sale booking flow. -
ETA September 2021
OrderView Baggage Allowance Enhancement
Among other enhancements, the free baggage allowance will be returned in baggage allowance list.OrderChange Notification Enhancement
If British Airways involuntarily changes a flight, we will return the reason for the change in a code readable format.Enhanced Fare Rules OrderReshop API
In line with other APIs, we will return more fare rules information in code-readable format.Fare Product Shopping Enhancement
Agents will have new options and choices when shopping for fare products. This includes also Marine Fares, which will now be available for purchase through the NDC.
AirShopping filter enhancements will include:
- Cabin Preference at Segment Level
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ETA September 2021
Servicing Multi-City Itineraries
You will have the option to change date and time for bookings with 3-6 O&D's.Disruption Handling Testing
We will enable you to self-disrupt your test bookings in order to support your NDC developmentOfferPrice Enhancements
We are working on OfferPrice enhancements, which will include:
- OfferPrice to return commission information for eligible fare products and agents.
- Ability to request tailored credit cards fees by providing the BIN range in the OfferPrice request.
- British Airways will provide more upsell options in the OfferPrice API.
