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Workshop: "The Moment to act for African Airlines Distribution freedom today, retailer Tomorrow"

Why is the airline industry still relying on distribution technology from 1987, the same era the ‪@Boeing‬ 747-400 became mainstream? In this compelling presentation, Jonathan Newman, Vice President for Development at ‪@AccelyaGroup‬ argues that the moment for African airlines to break free from costly, legacy systems is now. Delivered as the final session before the gala dinner, this talk explores the urgent need for "distribution freedom" through New Distribution Capability (NDC). Newman highlights the stark reality that 88% of airline sales in Africa are still processed through outdated channels, contributing to the continent's low profitability of just $1 per passenger. Discover how modern retailing strategies can help African airlines slash distribution costs, unlock new revenue streams through ancillaries and dynamic pricing, and build a stronger brand experience for the modern traveler. ✈️ Key Topics Covered: The 38-Year Lag: A powerful analogy comparing the evolution of aircraft with the stagnation of airline distribution technology (GDS). The Case for Change: How shifts in economics, customer expectations, and technology make the old model unsustainable. What is Distribution Freedom?: Understanding how NDC allows airlines to escape dependency on a single channel and reduce costs. The African Opportunity: With only 4 African airlines on the IATA retailing index, there is a massive opportunity for carriers to gain a competitive edge. A Lightweight Path Forward: How Accelya enables airlines to implement modern distribution and ticketing in weeks, not years. The "Amazon Flywheel": A vision for the future of airline retailing, creating a cycle of growth powered by customer experience, selection, and lower costs. 🎤 About the Speaker: Jonathan Newman is the Vice President for Development at Accelya, a leading global provider of NDC and airline retailing solutions. Accelya powers over 50% of all NDC transactions worldwide, helping airlines modernize their distribution and improve profitability. #NDC #AirlineDistribution #TravelTech #Aviation #Accelya #Africa #AirlineRetail #FutureOfTravel