Lufthansa Group is reinforcing its existing policy on agent card acceptance in indirect sales. Customer cards remain accepted, while agent cards and alternative transfer methods require a defined exception process.

From January 25, 2027, Lufthansa Group Economy Light fares for travel from Germany to the United States will be available exclusively via NDC channels and Lufthansa Group airline websites.

The new Order Split functionality enables travel sellers to separate individual travelers from multi-passenger bookings while retaining associated services.

Lufthansa Group introduces enhanced booking flexibility with a 24-hour Price Guarantee Time Limit for travel agencies servicing corporates when booking via NDC.

With more than 50% of Lufthansa Group agency sales generated via NDC, the conversation is no longer about why NDC matters, but how to unlock its full potential. 

Puck Voorneveld, Head of Distribution and Payment Transformation at LHG, discusses the industry's progress, the importance of ecosystem collaboration, and the future of airline retailing.

A new milestone in the long-standing Lufthansa Group and TPConnects partnership: TPConnects has achieved NDC 24.1 Hybrid certification, enabling access to the latest retailing and servicing functionalities across Lufthansa Group airlines.

Another step towards modern airline retailing: From 20 July 2026, fares on the Namibia-DACHB route will no longer be available via traditional GDS channels and will move exclusively to NDC-connected solutions and Lufthansa Group airline websites.

The recordings of the Lufthansa Group NDC Connectivity Program Premium Partner Showcase 2026 are now available on the website. View all sessions to explore partner solutions, compare capabilities, and find the right setup to support the transition to NDC.

Lufthansa Group continues to evolve its NDC offering with the introduction of version 24.1, available for travel agencies connected via the Lufthansa Group Direct NDC API or through Travel Tech Providers. This new version focuses on improving servicing processes and operational efficiency – enabling agencies to manage bookings more efficiently and reduce manual effort in day-to-day operations.

Verteil has achieved Lufthansa Group NDC 24.1 certification for key end‑to‑end workflows, confirming its readiness to support advanced servicing and distribution. The certification enables travel sellers to efficiently shop, book, and service Lufthansa Group content in line with the latest NDC standard.