SHENZHEN, CHINA, Oct 17, 2024 - PKFARE, a leading global travel product aggregator, today announced a strategic partnership with Duffel, a leading travel content supplier. Leveraging Duffel's robust partnerships with top airlines and streamlined API connections, this strategic alliance is poised to elevate PKFARE's content capabilities in NDC and LCC offerings, enhancing services for customers worldwide.

Following its customer-centric content strategy, PKFARE has continuously sourced content tailored to its clients’ needs - whether that be GDS, NDC or LCC content. The partnership with Duffel will enable PKFARE's customers to access a wider range of NDC and LCC options, improving content completeness and price competitiveness. Additionally, PKFARE customers will benefit from NDC-specific ancillaries provided by Duffel which will enhance traveler experiences while optimizing revenue streams. By simplifying the traveler  booking process, this collaboration positions PKFARE’s customers to drive higher user satisfaction and loyalty.

At the same time, Duffel will scale its global distribution by leveraging PKFARE’s extensive global client network. This collaboration will also open up new opportunities for Duffel's airline partners to extend their reach beyond traditional channels, tapping into a broader audience of TMCs, corporates, and hotels seeking NDC content-further supported by DerbySoft, PKFARE’s parent company, with its strong presence in the hotel industry.

“For Duffel, this partnership not only increases our global presence but also strengthens our value proposition by providing airlines with an efficient path to access a diverse and growing client base around the world,” said Steve Domin, CEO and Co-Founder of Duffel. “PKFARE’s extensive market reach and expertise as a travel product aggregator make them the perfect partner for us”. "

“We are delighted to collaborate with Duffel, a company with a strong network and deep expertise in sourcing travel supply such as NDC content,” added by Jason Sui, Senior Vice President & Co-Founder of PKFARE. “By integrating with Duffel’s platform, we are well-positioned to meet the industry’s evolving demands and deliver optimized flight options for our customers in every aspect.”

PKFARE has been consistently expanding its flight inventory by partnering with global suppliers, offering a diverse range of fare types, including EDIFACT, NDC, Airline API, and Web fares. With the growing popularity of NDC and LCC content, PKFARE has established direct connections with 30+ LCCs since 2024, and it is committed to further expanding its NDC offerings in various schemes, providing more and better options to customers.

This partnership with Duffel further strengthens PKFARE’s commitment to delivering a broader spectrum of content, ensuring more competitive pricing and a comprehensive offering tailored to meet the evolving needs of its clients.