What is the Qantas Distribution Platform
The Qantas Distribution Platform is a technology platform that modernises airline retailing, booking and servicing capabilities, creating a better experience, new opportunities for travel agents and delivers a more personalised and seamless experience for our mutual customers.
Qantas developed the Qantas Distribution Platform, using International Air Transport AssociationOpens external site in a new window (IATA) New Distribution CapabilityOpens external site in a new window (NDC) standards, to provide you with access to a range of content and offers, making it easier for you to shop, book and service Qantas flights.
To access content and offers via the Qantas Distribution Platform, your travel agency must be participating in the Qantas Channel and be connected with an Approved Technology Partner.
Take the time to build your knowledge and understanding of the Qantas Distribution Platform and learn how your travel agency can become part of the Qantas Distribution Platform journey.
How the Qantas Distribution Platform works
The Qantas Distribution Platform works as an offer and order management system which houses a sophisticated pricing and merchandising engine, using schedule, fare and availability information, as well as other airline data, to create and distribute tailored offers and richer content for you to access when shopping for your customers
Qantas utilising the Qantas Distribution Platform
Using IATA NDC standards, Qantas can distribute these offers through Approved Technology Partners, or even to your Travel Agency directly, for you to access. You can also access a suite of unique offers, previously only available through Qantas.com, that are now available on bookings made via Qantas Distribution Platform.
Additionally, the Qantas Distribution Platform enhances your end to end retailing experience through the way you shop, the information you see and how you service customer bookings.
Benefits of the Qantas Distribution Platform
Learn more about the benefits that the Qantas Distribution Platform provides you and our mutual customers.
IATA NDC
Qantas uses IATA NDC standards through the Qantas Distribution Platform to enhance how you shop, book and service Qantas flights.
Retailing capabilities and features
Qantas continues to develop new capabilities and features that have been designed to acknowledge your role in providing the best possible experience for our mutual customers.
Capability Listing
View the different types of capabilities available via the Qantas Distribution Platform with our comparative listing tool.
Shopping
Richer information and content at point of sale for you to access when shopping and purchasing travel for customers.
Servicing
Improved features to support and assist you with your customers' booking requirements.
Unique offers and products
Explore a suite of unique offers now available via the Qantas Distribution Platform.
The Qantas Distribution Platform journey
The Qantas Distribution Platform journey enables you to unlock the full potential of Qantas NDC, giving new opportunities for you and our mutual customers to access.
Qantas is focused on continually working with travel agents and Technology Partners, across the globe, to deliver new and innovative content for you, as we look to deliver even more capabilities and features that benefit both you and our mutual customers.
The future of distribution is here, and the Qantas Distribution Platform is your way forward. Learn more on how to become part of the Qantas Distribution Platform journey.
Qantas Channel
The Qantas Channel is a commercial agreement between Qantas and a travel agency that allows access to content and offers available via the Qantas Distribution Platform. Learn more and register for the Qantas Channel.
Approved Technology Partners
Explore Qantas’ established and growing network of Technology Partners providing Qantas Distribution Platform content and offers to travel agencies registered with the Qantas Channel.
General Information on the Qantas Distribution Platform and FAQs
Find out more about the Qantas Distribution Platform and everything you need to know to get your travel agency started on your journey with the Qantas Distribution Platform.
