Scandinavian Airlines has activated Multiple Forms of Payment through Airlines Reporting Corporation's settlement platform, enabling travel agencies to accept more than one payment method in a single transaction for GDS EDIFACT transactions. The feature supports sales, exchanges and refunds, allowing agencies to combine credit and debit cards, cash and other payment forms within one transaction. According to ARC's Head of Offers and Settlement Shelly Younger, the capability improves processing efficiency and gives agencies greater control over transaction structure and reconciliation. MFOP is part of ARC's broader investment to modernise reporting and settlement, designed to support airline retailing models across all channels. ARC processes over $100 billion in US-based agency air sales annually and is working to expand MFOP adoption across the industry.

US-based travel agency air ticket sales reached $10.4 billion in March 2026, a 12% increase from March 2025, according to Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC). Total passenger trips rose 4% year-over-year to 28.1 million. First-quarter 2026 sales totalled $30.1 billion, up 11% from the previous year, with passenger trips reaching 82.3 million, a 6% increase. This marks the second time in 2026 that monthly ticket sales surpassed $10 billion. "The passenger growth we've seen this month and quarter suggests travellers are actively planning around geopolitical uncertainty rather than pulling back on air travel," said Steve Solomon, ARC's chief commercial officer. NDC transactions accounted for 20.8% of total ARC-settled transactions in March 2026, up from 20.3% in March 2025.

US-based travel agency air ticket sales reached $9.6 billion in February 2026, an 11% increase from February 2025, according to Airlines Reporting Corp. Total passenger trips rose 8% year-over-year to 25.9 million. Leisure-focused and online travel agencies recorded passenger trip growth of 6% and 3% respectively, whilst corporate agency sales remained flat. Domestic trips increased 9% to 16 million, and international trips grew 7% to 9.9 million. Average ticket prices rose 7% year-over-year. NDC transactions accounted for 21% of total ARC-settled transactions in February 2026, up from 19.1% the previous year. The results follow a record-setting January, with travel demand remaining strong despite winter weather disruptions.