American Express Global Business Travel and Finnair announce new partnership to ramp up NDC adoption

Finnair joins growing list of airline partners committed to accelerating digital retailing and enhancing value within the Amex GBT marketplace

London, UK - April 24, 2025 - American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), a leading software and services company for travel, expense, and meetings & events, has agreed a new partnership with Finnair to expand new digital content, including NDC-enabled offers, to corporate customers.

The new agreement is focused on creating value for customers through NDC-enabled technologies, enabling NDC content while supporting the integrity and effectiveness of their managed travel programs. Amex GBT customers can now access Finnair's best available fares avoiding any surcharges.

Amex GBT's pioneering global NDC program continues to grow, with more than 20 key airline partners participating, NDC content available to more than 15,000 customers, and over one million NDC tickets processed since January 2024 across 16 point-of-sale countries.

John Bukowski, Amex GBT's Vice President, Content Acquisition & Strategic Sourcing, said: "As we continue to advance these agreements with our airline partners, we're able to increasingly provide customers with the best travel options within our marketplace, across all our solutions - proprietary and third-party channels, online and offline."

Jenni Suomela, Vice President Sales & Retail, Finnair, said: "We are excited about the partnership and opportunity to offer more personalized and efficient travel experiences, leveraging the strengths of NDC. We are jointly committed to drive innovation that meets the evolving needs of today's travelers."

About American Express Global Business Travel

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) is a leading software and services company for travel, expense, and meetings & events. We have built the most valuable marketplace in travel with the most comprehensive and competitive content. A choice of solutions brought to you through a strong combination of technology and people, delivering the best experiences, proven at scale. With travel professionals and business partners in more than 140 countries, our solutions deliver savings, flexibility, and service from a brand you can trust - Amex GBT.

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