NDC news

New NDC version

Get ready for NDC version 21.3

21.3 is the new future-proof version of the NDC API, boasting new features and capabilities. As we are gearing up for migrations and new implementations, we have uploaded new implementation guides and other useful documentation (with more to come) on Finnair Easy.

You are warmly invited to contact us at ndc-support@finnair.com to arrange a discussion for 21.3 migration.

New content

More NDC content available with interlining

It is now possible to create orders which include flight and train options with over 65 additional partner airlines. This improves content options available to our NDC partners supplementing existing AY and codeshare flights.

Published fares with flexible TTL

We have enabled published fares which have a flexible/longer ticketing (payment) time limit (TTL). To be able to utilize new fares, you must have repricing implemented. Please check the instructions here. 

Finnair NDC content now in the US

Finnair has enabled connection to ARC (Airlines Reporting Corporation) which allows US agents to sell and report AY NDC transactions in this market. At the same time Finnair NDC partners in the US benefit from improved content via NDC. Read more about it here.

Additional private fares in NDC 

We continuously expand the list of available private fares in NDC. We have recently added AJB/SJB Tour Operator fares and Finnair’s Travel Industry fares – the so-called PEP fares. If you are interested in developing these on your platform, please reach out to our team at ndc-support@finnair.com.

Development

New offer ID formats coming soon – development may be needed

The ID format of the following fields will be changed in the first half of 2024 (exact date TBD): ShoppingResponseID, OfferID, OfferItemID, OfferRefid, OfferItemRefID.

Depending on your current coding, development may be needed to properly read these fields after the change.

Today, within the current versions of NDC, OfferID looks like "SLPM-7676563179477114481-2" and OfferItemID looks like "SLPM-7676563179477114481-2-4".

After the activation of this change, OfferID would look like "p9bNnD0pWeDGG_Vt0YRh5bQoFA71Y" and OfferItemID would look like "VCeGFLgIRf5OtluZ".

The amount and composition of characters will become random.

Reminder for disruption handling

As a reminder, we now support disruption handling that allows to acknowledge, exchange, or cancel the alternate flights proposed by the airline after a flight cancellation or delay.

Please check the release note for technical information.

Product updates

Ticket type changes

We will make changes to our ticket types on 1 June 2023.

We will introduce a new Superlight ticket type that replaces Economy Light on journeys within Europe. Superlight includes one small bag that is placed under the seat (40x30x15cm), and nothing extra. A bigger carry-on bag (55x40x23cm) can be purchased as an ancillary when travelling with a Superlight ticket. Light ticket remains for long-haul journeys and for Business Class on European flights.

The new Superlight ticket type will not be available in GDS Edifact.

Further information available on Finnair.com and Finnair Easy.

New baggage products

New chargeable ancillary bags will be introduced on 1 June 2023:

• Carry-on bag as chargeable ancillary will be available for Superlight ticket type holders on flights within Europe
• Golf bag
• Skis/snowboard
• Heavy checked bag up to 32kg

Please check the release note (in the Release notes section) for technical specificities.

Feature releases

Disruption handling

We now support disruption handling that allows to acknowledge or exchange the alternate flights proposed by the airline after a flight cancellation or delay.

Please check the release note (in the Release notes section) for technical information and contact us at ndc-support@finnair.com if you wish to test it in PDT.

New OCN codes 112 and 113

New reason codes are available: "112: change requested by passenger” to notify if a segment has been added or removed from the order and “113: passenger no-show at gate” to enable identification of orders with passenger no-shows.

Please check the release note (in the Release notes section) for technical specificities. 

Change of unpaid order

This feature is now live. It allows to modify unpaid orders the same way as with ticketed orders.

Please check the release note (in the Release notes section) for technical specificities.

Other news

New technical support form

We introduced a new support process in case you have technical issues with Finnair NDC where you can use this form to submit any API related technical issues you might have.

Reminder to support repricing

Later this year we will be ready to go live with published fares with extended ticketing time limit. To be able to use these fares, you need to have the repricing feature enabled in NDC. Repricing support will be mandatory starting from 30 September 2023.

Please check the release note (in the Release notes section) for technical information regarding implementation and don’t hesitate to contact us directly at ndc-support@finnair.com if you have any questions.