Without a GDS, the agent checks multiple websites for every request. With Amadeus, everything is in one place. Here's how the professional system changes the dynamics of the work.
Without a global distribution system (GDS), an air agent works like any passenger — opening multiple websites, checking prices, comparing manually. With Amadeus GDS, the work is fundamentally different. Here’s what changes in day-to-day operations.
Before GDS: manual searching and comparing
Without GDS access, an agent checks flights on 4-5 different airline websites, compares them manually, doesn’t see mixed fares, and can’t combine different carriers into one booking. This takes time, limits the quality of service, and makes the agent less competitive.
The result? Slower service for clients, more room for error, and missed opportunities to offer better prices.
With Amadeus GDS: everything on one screen
Amadeus GDS displays all available flights, fares, and rules from hundreds of airlines — on one screen. The agent can:
- Compare prices in real time across all airlines
- Combine different airlines for the most efficient route
- Apply complex fare rules — stopovers, open-jaw, round trips
- Issue tickets directly from the system, without switching to another platform
This means what would manually take 30-45 minutes is done with GDS in a few minutes.
What this means for the agency’s clients
The client gets better service. Instead of “I’ll check and let you know,” the agent can give an accurate quote immediately. Instead of one option from one airline, the client gets several options with different prices and routes.
A professional approach leads to more satisfied clients and more referrals. Clients recognize expertise and speed — and value an agent who can offer them more than what they could find themselves online.
How to get Amadeus access without an IATA code
Through a partnership with an IATA consolidator, your agency gets Amadeus GDS access without needing its own IATA accreditation. Avionet has offered this model for more than 15 years — with training, technical support, and help with more complex bookings.
Whether it’s a simple booking or a complex multi-destination route — the professional system is available.
Key points
- The GDS system displays all available flights and fares on one screen
- The agent can combine different airlines and complex routes in a few minutes
- Clients get faster, higher-quality service with more options to choose from
- Through a consolidator, agencies get Amadeus access without their own IATA code