Understanding why the industry is moving from EDI to ONE Record helps you appreciate the benefits.
Legacy System Problems:
❌ Cargo-IMP (1960s technology):
- Fixed-length message formats
- Limited data fields
- No real-time updates
- Requires translation gateways
- Paper-based fallbacks
❌ EDI/Cargo-XML:
- Point-to-point connections
- Each partner needs integration
- Expensive to maintain
- Batch processing delays
- Siloed data
ONE Record Advantages:
✅ Single Source of Truth:
- Data stored once, shared many
- No duplicate entries
- Consistent information
- Audit trail built-in
✅ Real-Time Updates:
- Push notifications
- Instant status changes
- Live tracking data
- Event streaming
✅ Reduced Costs:
- Fewer integrations needed
- Lower maintenance
- Less manual processing
- Automated workflows
✅ Better Visibility:
- End-to-end tracking
- Multi-party access
- Transparency
- Analytics ready
For OBC/OnFlyGo:
| Before ONE Record | With ONE Record |
|---|---|
| Call airline for status | Check API in real-time |
| Fax/email documents | Digital document sharing |
| Manual data entry | Automated capture |
| Paper trail | Digital audit log |
| Hours for updates | Instant notifications |
2026 Deadline Impact:
After January 1, 2026:
- All IATA members must support ONE Record
- Legacy systems still work but deprecated
- New integrations should use ONE Record
- Gradual phase-out of Cargo-IMP
OnFlyGo Advantage: We're already ONE Record compliant, giving you:
- Future-proof integration
- Faster airline connectivity
- Better tracking capabilities
- Reduced operational friction