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TAP Air Portugal, the flag carrier of Portugal, is now available in the APG Platform, APG’s NDC portal. Under this agreement, APG Platform and TAP Portugal provide a full ticketing solution for more than 1500 travel agencies in 120 countries. It includes the possibility to book, issue, void, refund, and add ancillary services, such as bags, specific equipment, priority boarding and special meals, on the entire TAP network.

“TAP Air Portugal is happy to be partnering with APG, which has been doing pioneering work in promoting NDC technology across different geographies. TAP continues to promote NDC content through this channel and remains committed to improving its retailing
capabilities for the benefit of travel agents” said Justin Jovignot, Director Commercial Strategy & Distribution.

With 30 carriers available, offering the best fares, APG Platform is a ticketing platform which can assist travel agents to generate additional revenue by enlarging their catalogue and by selling air and non air ancillaries combined. Uniquely, the APG Platform is promoted and supported in over 150 countries by the APG Network. The APG Platform is under the newest XML technology and follows all IATA standards.

With APG Platform, NON IATA and IATA agencies can find the best offers in full transparency on all the routes operated by an airline. They can also combine the airline ticket with non-air products, such as hotels, car rentals, and ancillary services (baggage, special meals, sport equipment, assistance, wifi access, lounge access, etc.).
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“NDC is changing airline distribution which had not evolved for the last 40 years, and it allows airlines to truly showcase their product. APG offers a unique tool : it mixes technology and commercialization, with the support of a trusted network” said Heloise Parrain, APG Platform Director.

APG is pleased to announce its appointment as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Air Serbia in Japan. This strategic partnership is set to enhance Air Serbia’s presence and drive growth in the Japanese market.

In this role, APG will focus on strengthening Air Serbia’s market position, identifying new business opportunities, and providing dedicated sales and marketing support throughout Japan. This collaboration reflects APG's commitment to delivering innovative and effective solutions for airlines around the globe.

Keiko Asano, Director of APG Japan, commented, “We are excited about our new role as GSA for Air Serbia in Japan. This partnership offers a valuable opportunity for us to utilise our market expertise and support Air Serbia’s growth in the region. We look forward to a productive partnership and are committed to supporting Air Serbia in reaching its objectives”

Boško Rupić, General Manager Commercial and Strategy stated: “Our partnership with APG Japan as our General Sales Agent (GSA) marks a significant milestone in our efforts to strengthen Air Serbia's presence in the Japanese market. With APG's expertise and extensive network, we aim to enhance accessibility to our services, offering Japanese travelers seamless connectivity to our expanding network in Europe and beyond.“

About Air Serbia
Air Serbia is the national airline of the Republic of Serbia, the successor of the first national airline, Aeroput, established in Belgrade in 1927. Air Serbia operates scheduled, seasonal and charter flights to over 90 destinations in Europe, the Mediterranean, North America, Asia and Africa, in passenger and cargo traffic. In cooperation with airline partners, they also offer flights to international destinations in Asia, Australia, North America and Africa.