Southwest to Add NDC Connectivity and Business Priority for Corporate Customers
Southwest Airlines plans to expand New Distribution Capability (NDC) connectivity by evolving its in-house API for a direct-connect option expected by end-2026, and a broader option later in 2027 via third-party platforms like Amadeus. It will also introduce Business Priority in early 2027 for eligible corporate travelers, offering day-of-travel assistance and preferred re-accommodation, standby, and boarding benefits.