We are Verteil

Verteil employees gather together for a team outing

Verteil was established with a vision to enhance the accessibility of travel by seamlessly connecting airlines and travel sellers.

Co-founded by Jerrin Jos and Satheesh Satchit, industry veterans with over two decades of experience in developing solutions for the airline sector, Verteil swiftly recognized the transformative potential of NDC in revolutionizing airline retailing and addressing the challenges inherent in the airline distribution system.

Since our inception in 2016, we have achieved significant milestones. Our comprehensive suite of products has empowered thousands of travel sellers to navigate the complexities of the flight booking process effortlessly. Today, Verteil stands as a proud and dynamic team of over 150 + professionals, with our footprint extending across offices in India, Japan, UAE, and Kenya.

Why Verteil is a leader in NDC space?

At Verteil, we have solidified our position as a leader in the NDC space through strategic partnerships and industry expertise.

Strategic Partnerships: Verteil has established direct connect partnerships with over 40 Airlines, enabling us to facilitate the seamless distribution of tickets and offerings directly to end customers. These collaborations empower superior distribution reach and customer experience.

Industry Recognition: Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our top-level certifications. Verteil proudly holds the IATA Airline Retailing Maturity Index Certification and IFG Certification for NDC technology. These certifications serve as a testament to our expertise in the field, emphasizing that we not only meet but exceed industry standards, ensuring that our clients can trust us to deliver on our promises. 

Expertise in Action: Through NDC as a distribution channel, Verteil is dedicated to revolutionizing the travel industry. Our goal is to bring forth better offers and enhanced experiences that mutually benefit travel agents and their customers, by supporting full spread of functionality right from shopping up to post booking servicing. The result is increased revenue and heightened customer satisfaction, showcasing the tangible impact of our commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions.

Verteil Direct Connect makes it easy for travel sellers to give their customers a personalised experience

Our Vision

Verteil aspires to be the driving force behind a transformative shift in the travel industry. Our vision is to seamlessly enable Direct Connect Distribution Technology on a global scale, fostering unprecedented connectivity between all airlines and travel sellers. By steadfastly replacing outdated legacy distribution systems, we aim to create a unified, efficient ecosystem that transcends boundaries and elevates the travel experience. Our commitment lies in pioneering a new era of streamlined, interconnected travel solutions, empowering businesses and travelers alike to navigate the world with unparalleled ease and efficiency.

Our Mission

Verteil's mission is to spearhead the global adoption of Next-Generation Distribution Capability (NDC) technology among major airlines. We are committed to implementing NDC distribution technology, deploying the NDC booking engine, and offering the NDC Universal API to travel sellers across the globe.

At the heart of our mission is the dedication to revolutionizing the travel industry by providing seamless, efficient, and modern solutions. We aim to empower airlines and travel sellers with the tools they need to thrive in the digital era, fostering a new era of connectivity and collaboration.

In parallel, we strive to build a best-in-class Order Management System (OMS) that not only facilitates efficient operations for airlines but also enables true retailing. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond technology, aiming to redefine the way airlines engage with their customers and optimize their retailing strategies.

Through relentless innovation and a customer-centric approach, we are dedicated to shaping the future of travel technology. Join us on this journey as we create a global ecosystem where connectivity knows no bounds and the travel experience is elevated to unprecedented heights.

A global representation of travel agents getting instant access to NDC content of different airlines

Our Journey

2023
Air France KLM offers live on VDC
COPA Airlines offers live on VDC
40+ airline partners
Launches specific support channel for Middle East market
Verteil team grows to 150 members
2022
Verteil becomes the worldwide exclusive NDC launch partner to Kenya Airways
Rolled out NDC Payment & Settlement Solution, using IATA Financial Gateway
Qantas NDC content is live on VDC
Verteil wins the Most Innovative Product of the Year Award at OTM 2022
Verteil team is now 100 members strong
30+ airline partners
Active customer base in 15+ geographies worldwide
24X7 customer support from India
2021
Verteil becomes global launch partner for Qatar Airways NDC Program
Verteil becomes the NDC technology partner for dnata travel group
V-Guard’s Kochouseph Chittilappilly invests in Verteil Technologies
Verteil certified by IATA as Airline Retailing Maturity (ARM) Index System Provider
Iberia NDC content activated on VDC
Cathay Pacific NDC content activated on VDC
Finnair partners with Verteil to expand its NDC distribution
Oman Air NDC content becomes available in VDC
2020
Emirates Gateway NDC launch - Verteil becomes certified partner
Etihad Airways partners with Verteil for NDC distribution
Singapore Airlines KrisConnect program - Verteil becomes certified partner
2019
Verteil Japan Incorporation
Verteil launched in China
Verteil launched in Singapore
Verteil launched in UK & Europe
IATA NDC Level 4 certified
Verteil moves to new office in Infopark Campus, Cochin
2018
First NDC Aggregator in the world to be certified on NDC 17.2 by Lufthansa
Awarded Destination Kerala’s Startup Award for innovations in Civil Aviation sector
Wipro Travel becomes 1st TMC in APAC to issue NDC ticket using Verteil Direct Connect (VDC)
VDC launched in Japan with Lufthansa Group and F-ness
VDC becomes IATA Financial Gateway (IFG) certified
American Airlines NDC channel in India goes live on VDC
2017
Strategic Partnership with IAAI, servicing 1400 agents
Launched British Airways’ NDC channel in India
2016
Incorporated Verteil. Based in Cochin, Kerala, India 
IATA NDC Level 3 certified

Founders Note

Jerrin
Satheesh
Verteil’s founders, Jerrin Jos and Satheesh Satchit, have over two decades of experience developing new generation Passenger Service Systems (PSS) for the airlines industry.

Initially, they were involved with developing systems within the traditional airlines Global Distribution System (GDS) framework, which is a text and numbers only system that uses decades old EDIFACT protocol. This period helped them realise that there were serious limitations to the GDS, particularly in terms of content, ancillary services and any other information that passes between air service providers and travel agents.

An ancillary service often provides a great revenue channel for airlines if journeys could be personalised. But with GDS, personalisation and customization were quite restricted, not just for the passenger but also for travel agents. Less options for meal selections, a requirement for agents to strictly adhere to guidelines or else incur hefty penalties and time lost in ticket confirmation were just some of the issues plaguing the industry. 

With the arrival of IATAs New Distribution Capability (NDC) in 2014, a protocol that permits us to engineer products and services that are delivered over the internet, the Founders decided that the time was right to carve out a path that would harness the potentialities of this new wave technology.

Thus, Verteil was founded in Kochi, Kerala in 2016, as a premier airlines retailer that provides an integrated and efficient travel experience with flights and ancillaries, easing the strain on passengers and agents alike. Using the prowess of NDC, Jerrin and Satheesh are spearheading a movement in the airlines industry that is set to revolutionise its retailing sector, opening integrated revenue streams for the airlines industry, and creating a wholesome, one-stop experience for users.

Leadership Team

Jerrin Jos

Founder & CEO
  • 21 years of  Airline IT experience
  • Architected & developed new gen PSS at IBS Software
  • Influential role in the team that obtained industry’s first IATA NDC certification for an airline reservation system
  • Implemented and operated mission critical systems for airline customers globally

Satheesh Satchit

Co-founder & CPO
  • 18+ years Airline IT experience
  • Part of the core business team that developed new gen PSS at IBS Software
  • Deep domain expertise in Inventory, Scheduling functions
  • Worldwide PSS implementation experience including migration & multiple system integrations

Prajoth Kumar

Head of Business Development
  • 18+ years experience, with 16 years in Airline PSS and Travel Commerce
  • Managed Sales, Pre-sales, Implementation teams previously
  • Previous stints in Marketing Communications, Market Research and Public Relations with leading tech brands

Nevin J perunama

Chief Technology Officer
  • 21+ years Airline IT experience
  • Led architecture, development, migration, re-engineering of 2 airline PSS – at IBS Software and flydubai
  • Hands on technologist and believer in open source, lean development and rapid delivery
  • Early adopter of cloud native methodologies and tools

Abdul Bijur V A

Chief Growth Officer
  • Driving growth & strategic initiatives for Verteil.
  • MBA from IESE, Barcelona
  • Prior roles in P&L management, Product management, Sales, Consulting, Engineering
  • Keynote lectures at various events covering engineering, automation, infrastructure, IaaS, cloud computing

Alfred Mwalili

Sales Director - East Africa
  • Over 18 years of airline experience with proven achievements as Head of Sales, Business development and Country Manager
  • A natural leader and team player with a respectable track record of excellence in sales and revenue development, who has held important managerial positions in the airline business.

Idicula Phillip

VP People Operations
  • 18+ years - BA, Process Engineering, QA, Service Delivery, PM Office in airline domain & HR management
  • Headed Talent Management & Business Partner HR  for Consulting and domain services (1000+ employees) at IBS Software
  • Certified scrum master & agile coach

Rohit Awasthi

Senior Director Marketing
  • Over 20 years of experience with proven achievements in Marketing, Business development, building communities and user engagement
  • Started and ran his own marketing agency for 6 years with a team of 100 people

Biju George Varghese

Senior Director Sales - Middle East
  • Over 20 years of airline experience with proven achievements in Operations, Business Development and Relationship Management. 
  • An instinctive leader and team player who has held key management positions in the airline industry
  • Core competencies in Commercial Leadership, Revenue Management, Sales Operations, Network Planning & Commercial Strategy.

Tetsuya Joko

CEO, Verteil Japan Inc
  • An evangelist of NDC and head of operations in Japan market
  • A 35-year veteran in the Japanese civil aviation industry who has a proven international project management record with over 30 years of experience in Japan, the Unites States and Germany. 
  • A founder and Representative Director of 7Skies Inc.
  • MBA and PMP holder who provides project management training as a Part-time lecturer at the Graduate School of Hokkaido University

Airlines Who Trust Verteil For NDC Distribution

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Aegean Airlines
American Airlines
Air Canada
Austrian Airlines
British Airways
Brussels Airlines
Cathay Pacific
Emirates
Etihad  Airways
Eurowings Discover
Finnair
HahnAir
IBERIA
Kenya airways
Lufthansa
Olympic Air
Oman Air
QANTAS 
Qatar Airways
Singapore Airlines
SWISS Airlines
T’way Air
United Airlines
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