Name Correction/Amendment
Post Sale Service Purchase
Additional components detailing partner maturity:
Category
Requirement
Verification Method
Support & Communication
Defined support contacts (technical + operational) with documented escalation paths.
Review contact matrix and SLA definitions.
Incident Management
Demonstrate process for managing and resolving NDC-related incidents.
Assess response to test incident scenarios or ticket logs.
Monitoring & Reporting
Provide visibility into API performance (uptime, latency, error rates).
Review partner dashboards or monthly performance reports.
Training & Enablement
Complete Virgin Atlantic-provided training on NDC Servicing flows.
Record completion of training modules or workshops.
Feedback Loop
Participate in quarterly feedback/review sessions with Virgin Atlantic.
Confirm participation through meeting logs or feedback actions.
Change Management
Demonstrate readiness for API version upgrades (e.g., 21.3 → 22.2).
Review test plan and release cadence.
Outcome
- 'SILVER Certified Partner' badge
- Progress to GOLD Certification
- Listed as 'Preferred Technical Partner'.
How to Start Certifying to SILVER
Submitting Samples
- 1. Navigate to our service desk by clicking the 'Submit Your Samples' button below
- 2. Select the 'Go Live/Certification' issue type support ticket
- 3. Attach samples for request and response, ensuring they are well named
- 4. Please also attach your PCI compliance certificate