Benefits of NDC
By adopting NDC, you’ll have access to a range of benefits designed to enhance the selling and servicing experience. With WestJet NDC, you’ll enjoy:
The most comprehensive content
Access exclusive discounts, up-to-date content and modernized pricing. With NDC, our best available pricing is available on fares and ancillary services including checked bags and pre-reserved seats.
Seamless shopping and enhanced functionality
Take advantage of advanced servicing features like True Reshop, automated refunds and automated exchanges. You can also book with confidence knowing you have the option of instant ticketing, which offers more efficient processing in direct channels.
Cost efficiency
Get more value from your NDC bookings with no distribution cost recovery (DCR) surcharge. The DCR surcharge will only apply to non-NDC bookings on the lowest class per cabin, ranging from $20-$22 USD.
Direct Connect incentives
Receive industry-competitive incentives when you connect via Direct NDC APIs and SPRK.
Exclusive access to UltraBasic fares
Our lowest-priced fare bundle will be exclusively available via NDC channels to give you more choice and flexibility.
Benefits matrix
WestJet supports multiple connection types so you can access NDC content and capabilities via the channel of your choice. Use the chart below to determine which connection option is right for your business.
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