What is NDC and why do I need an aggregator?

NDC (New Distribution Capability) is IATA's XML messaging standard for selling airline products. Every airline implements it differently. An aggregator gives you one integration that handles all those quirks.

How does pricing work?

You pay per request for data lookups (€0.01/request, first 50 free each month) and transaction fees when bookings, seats, or ancillaries are completed.

Servicing endpoints in development

The Servicing API endpoints are currently under active development. Request/response shapes may change.

Servicing

Add SSRs / APIS

Submit special service requests and passenger document data required for travel.

POST/v1/orders/{orderID}/ssrsRequires X-API-Key

Two critical data submissions in one endpoint — both often required before travel.SSRs (Special Service Requests):
- WCHR / WCHS / WCHC — Wheelchair assistance (ramp, stairs, cabin)
- VGML / KSML / HNML / GFML — Special meals (vegetarian, kosher, Hindu, gluten-free)
- UMNR — Unaccompanied minor
- MEDA — Medical requirements
- Submit at least 48–72 hours before departureAPIS (Advanced Passenger Information):
- Passport/document number
- Nationality and country of issue
- Date of birth and gender
- Mandatory for international flights to/from the US, UK, EU, and many other jurisdictions
- Airlines may deny boarding if APIS is missing at check-inSubmit this data as early as possible in the booking flow.

Request example

curl --request POST \
  --url https://api.norba.io/v1/orders/{orderID}/ssrs \
  --header "X-API-Key: $NORBA_KEY" \
  --header "Content-Type: application/json" \
  --data '{ "ssrs": [{ "type": "WCHR", "passenger_id": "pax1" }], "apis": [{ "passenger_id": "pax1", "document_number": "PA1234567", "nationality": "IE" }] }'

Response example

{
  "order_id": "ord_01...",
  "status": "confirmed"
}

Authorization

X-API-KeystringRequired

Opaque API key issued from the Norba dashboard. Sent on every request as the X-API-Key HTTP header. Missing or invalid keys are rejected with 401 Unauthorized.

Path parameters

orderIDstringRequired

Order ULID.

Request body

ssrsarray

Special Service Requests: Array of {type, passenger_id, detail} objects. Common types: WCHR, WCHS, WCHC (wheelchair), VGML (vegetarian meal), KSML (kosher), UMNR (unaccompanied minor).

apisarray

Advanced Passenger Information: Array of {passenger_id, document_number, document_type, nationality, date_of_birth, gender} objects. Required for international flights to most jurisdictions.