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Aeroprime launches Glid to simplify airline-seller connectivity with single API, ET TravelWorld

Advt Riyadh Air partners with Verteil for global NDC rollout Riyadh Air has appointed Verteil Technologies as its launch NDC aggregator, a strategic move unveiled during Arabian Travel Market 2025 in Dubai. The partnership will enable global travel sellers to access Riyadh Air's offer and order-based distribution system via Verteil's platform, supporting the airline's digital-first strategy as it readies for its commercial debut. See More Details Advt By , ETTravelWorld Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals Subscribe to our newsletter to get latest insights & analysis. Download ETTravelWorld App Get Realtime updates Save your favourite articles Scan to download App In a major technological stride for the aviation and travel industry, Aeroprime Group has announced the launch of Glid , a next-generation unified airline retailing platform designed to streamline connectivity between airlines and travel sellers . Marketed as the world's first fully serviced unified airline retailing platform, Glid is built on a plug-and-play model and promises to transform the way airline inventory and services are distributed allows OTAs, TMCs, consolidators, and aggregators to access real-time airline fares , ancillaries, and promotional content from a wide network of Full-Service and Low-Cost Carriers — all through a single API integration. The platform supports both NDC and XML API-based content, enabling travel sellers to scale quickly while reducing development time and overhead costs.'Glid is our vision for the future of seamless air retailing,' said Abhishek Goyal , CEO & Executive Director of Glid.'It bridges the gap between airlines and travel sellers through a unified, fast, and scalable platform. Over the years, we've seen how fragmented and inefficient airline distribution can limit growth for both airlines and travel sellers. Glid simplifies integration while empowering partners to unlock new revenue streams, expand market reach, deliver superior customer experiences, and scale faster.'Glid's core strength lies in its developer-friendly architecture, which facilitates seamless integration and rapid onboarding. New airline partners can be integrated within hours, aided by a robust sandbox environment and a streamlined certification process. Travel sellers benefit from real-time access to airfares, ancillaries like seat selection, baggage, meals, and the ability to upsell through modern offer and order management airlines, Glid offers a direct connection to a global sales network via a highly customizable B2B sales solution . Whether an airline is targeting niche regional markets or planning broader international expansion, Glid's modular omnichannel framework ensures a flexible, scalable approach to launch comes at a time when travel sellers and carriers are seeking smarter, more agile retailing tools amidst changing traveller expectations, dynamic pricing models, and increasing demand for personalisation. Glid's model aligns well with IATA's push for NDC adoption and reflects the growing need for a tech-driven, service-backed infrastructure in B2B airline distribution.'This launch is just the beginning,' Goyal emphasised. 'Glid is not only about technology. It's about enabling intelligent, frictionless connections between airlines and travellers — creating growth that's faster, simpler, and built for the future.'