The announcement took place at Arabian Travel Market 2025 in Dubai
Riyadh Air and Verteil Technologies have announced a strategic partnership that will see Verteil become the launch NDC aggregator.
The carrier, that is now dipping its toes in its offer and order-based digital distribution journey, will have its NDC content available via Verteil’s platform, Verteil Direct Connect (VDC).
With this partnership, Riyadh Air NDC content will be accessible to travel sellers globally as it rolls out a modern and efficient distribution strategy that prioritises transparency, personalisation, and direct connectivity.
Verteil’s proven expertise in deploying scalable NDC solutions for leading airlines ensures that travel sellers can access a full suite of content and functionalities, including real-time availability, rich fare options, ancillary services, and instant ticketing across multiple points of sale.
Vincent Coste, chief commercial officer at Riyadh Air, said: “Riyadh Air aims to set a new global standard for airline connectivity and innovation.
“Partnering with Verteil at this early stage allows us to ensure a strong foundation for modern distribution technology that is both future-ready and aligned with our digital-first strategy.”
Jerrin Jos, founder and CEO of Verteil Technologies, said: “We are thrilled to partner with Riyadh Air as their launch NDC aggregator.
“This partnership reinforces our shared commitment to modernising airline distribution, facilitating true retailing and enabling global travel sellers with direct access to richer content and better customer experiences.”
