This report continues T2RL's ongoing series tracking the modernisation of airline retailing technology. It covers the key industry developments and announcements from May to July 2026, highlighting the trends shaping airline strategy, technology investment, and transformation priorities.

This reporting period was defined by major developments in airline distribution rather than new-generation airline IT. Notable milestones included British Airways' decision to migrate from its proprietary NDC implementation to the Amadeus Altea NDC platform and Lufthansa Group reporting that 50% of its indirect bookings now flow through NDC channels. A growing number of AI initiatives across airlines, technology providers, and travel sellers points to AI becoming an innovation focus, even if many projects are still in their early stages.

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