Dear Trade Partner,

We periodically review our distribution costs to ensure that the amount of the Distribution Technology Charge (DTC) reflects the current additional costs incurred for bookings that are not made using an NDC-based connection or through other low-cost channels. Following our most recent review, the DTC for bookings ticketed on or after 1 January 2020 will change to €13.00 £11.00, $14.00, JPY 1,500, CHF 14.00.

Where the fare sold uses a currency other than those listed above, the USD amount will be used (other than in Europe, where the Euro amount will be used), and then converted into the selling currency. The charge may also be filed in other local currencies where required by local regulations. Further details on the DTC are provided in the DTC Guide available from our trade websites, batraveltrade.com and iberiagencias.com.

Since implementing the DTC in 2017, many agencies have connected to our New Distribution Capability (NDC) solutions and are able to offer their customers the new and innovative products that are accessible through NDC enabled solutions, such as ancillaries and additional price points on short haul and longhaul products.

Agents can also offer their customers these new products through our IAG agency booking portals and other low-cost channels, such as our websites, airline sales offices and call-centres.

If you have any questions about how to offer your customers these new products or in regard to the change, please contact your account manager or visit our trade websites.

Yours Sincerely
British Airways