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<\/a><\/a>\n\u201cOur Modern Airline Retailing journey is centered on delivering more relevant offers, greater transparency, and better value for travelers,\u201d said Edward Fotheringham, VP Sales & Distribution at SAS. \u201cBy connecting directly with Navan via our NDC channel, we\u2019re expanding modern retailing at scale, unlocking richer content, and a smoother, more seamless experience for corporate travelers.\u201d<\/p>
\nKey benefits of the SAS NDC direct connect include:<\/p>
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- \nNo surcharge:<\/b> Bypasses the standard surcharge associated with SAS EDIFACT, a legacy airfare distribution protocol.<\/li>\n
- \nLower fare offerings:<\/b> Access to SAS Light fares (an economy-style ticket type) and continuous pricing.<\/li>\n
- \nImproved post-booking services:<\/b> Streamlines servicing, enabling Navan\u2019s agents to manage ticket modifications, disruptions, and refunds more quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
\n\u201cWe want the experience on Navan to be as smooth as possible for our users,\u201d said Dane Molter, SVP Travel Marketplace, Navan. \u201cIt comes down to choice \u2014 our users want every flight option at the best price. Our new direct NDC connection with SAS lets us pull in their full range of fares, so users can book flights at competitive prices, with no hidden third-party fees, without ever leaving our app.\u201d<\/p>
\nThe SAS NDC direct connection is available for customers in the Nordics, APAC, France, Germany, Ireland, United Kingdom, and with a planned rollout in the United States to follow.<\/p>
\nBy integrating directly with SAS, Navan reinforces its position at the forefront of travel innovation. This direct connection brings Navan\u2019s total NDC and direct connection offerings to 25 global airlines, including British Airways, Air France, KLM, the Lufthansa Group, Iberia, United Airlines, and American Airlines.<\/p>
\nAbout Navan<\/b><\/p>
\nNavan<\/a> (NASDAQ: NAVN) is the global AI-powered business travel<\/a> and expense<\/a> platform that makes travel easy for travelers. From finding flights and hotels, to automating expense reconciliation, with 24\/7 support along the way, Navan delivers an intuitive experience travelers love and finance teams rely on. See how Navan customers benefit<\/a> and learn more at navan.com<\/a>.<\/p>
\nForward-Looking Statements<\/b><\/p>
\nAll statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact could be deemed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are often identified by words such as \u201canticipate,\u201d \u201cbelieve,\u201d \u201cestimate,\u201d \u201cexpect,\u201d \u201cintend,\u201d \u201cmay,\u201d \u201cplan,\u201d \u201cproject,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d or similar expressions. Such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from any future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks and other factors include the risks described under the caption \u201cRisk Factors\u201d in Navan\u2019s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (\u201cSEC\u201d) on April 2, 2026, as they may be updated by Navan\u2019s subsequent filings with the SEC. Except as required by law, Navan undertakes no obligation, and does not intend, to update these forward-looking statements.<\/p>
- \nLower fare offerings:<\/b> Access to SAS Light fares (an economy-style ticket type) and continuous pricing.<\/li>\n