Distribution Channel Fee – DCF

The DCF level is 10 EUR per AEGEAN marketed segment and applies to all points of sale effective from February 19th, 2024.

• Effective for ticketing since January 1st, 2021 onwards, the DCF is applicable per segment, whenever AEGEAN Airlines participates as a marketing carrier in the itinerary. It applies worldwide to all fares, cabins and classes.
  i.e.
  
  
• One-way ATH-LON (1 marketed segment): DCF applies once (x1)
• One-way FRA-x/ATH-JTR (2 marketed segments): DCF applies twice (x2)
• Round trip ATH-LON-ATH (2 marketed segments): DCF applies twice (x2)
• Round trip FRA-x/ATH-JTR-x/ATH-FRA (4 marketed segments):

DCF applies 4 times (x4)

• Open Jaw PAR–ATH // HER–PAR (2 marketed segments): DCF applies twice (x2)

The DCF is filed by using the “YR” tax code and will be priced automatically during fare quotation by GDSs. It will be collected at time of ticketing.

a. Tickets issued by:

• AEGEAN's direct sales channels (Websites, Call Centre, Airport/City Ticket Offices).
• AEGEAN's direct connects through Farelogix NDC-XML/API (Online Travel Agencies).
• AEGEAN's direct connects through Farelogix SPRK (Offline Travel Agencies).
• Travel Agencies using the services of an intermediary IT Provider or an Aggregator having a direct connect with AEGEAN.
• Tour Operators connected directly to AEGEAN through Quintessence.

b. Other exceptions:

• Infants without a seat.
• Some markets may be exempt from the DCF for regulatory reasons, where applicable.

Yes, similar fees are implemented by multiple airlines around the world.

The DCF is calculated on bookings created via GDS channels. Bookings created in the direct connect channel do not incur the DCF. Travel Agents may use a direct connect through Farelogix or an Aggregator/IT provider to avoid the DCF and additionally benefit from complete airline content.

For an NDC-XML/API, interested Online Travel Agencies should contact AEGEAN sales representatives for further information. The required timeframe to complete an implementation is linked to available resources and it usually takes several weeks to complete the necessary certifications.

• For a Farelogix SPRK access, Offline Travel Agencies may register through the following AEGEAN website link: 
  https://www.aegeanhub.com/request-pages/new-agency-implementation/

The required timeframe to provide new credentials is 3-5 business days.

• For a direct connect through Quintessence, Tour Operators may contact AEGEAN’s Sales Representatives for further information.

Updates can be found on the following link:

https://www.aegeanhub.com/en/booking-process-and-sales/distribution/distribution-channel-fee%E2%80%93dcf/

• Tickets having 1 segment (DCF x1), reissued to tickets with 2 segments: 
  one additional DCF should be collected 
• Tickets having 2 segments (DCF x2), reissued to tickets with 1 segment:
  the remaining DCF will not be refunded, but considered as paid to new ticket and Refund Applications (if any) will be rejected 
• Unused Tickets issued before January 1st, 2021(without DCF) and reissued after January 1st, 2021: 
  the DCF will be collected
• Partially used tickets, issued before January 1st, 2021and reissued after January 1st, 2021:
  no additional DCF will be collected
• Unused tickets multi-reissued before January 1st, 2021 and reissued after January 1st, 2021:
  the DCF will be collected

• Reissue/Exchange to Flex/ComfortFlex/Business is not allowed. 
• Reissue/Exchange for unused Light tickets, will be only possible through Direct Channels (CC/Web). 
• Reissue/Exchange for partially used Light tickets, will be possible through GDS as well (historical pricing).

Yes, the DCF applies whenever AEGEAN Airlines participates as a marketing carrier in the itinerary, including CBBG tickets.