Superior value results in ROI

When it comes to selecting the right IT solution, value for money is not just about price.

Airports and ground handlers can find several departure control systems on the market at a lower price than Amadeus, this is because they have been amortised over decades. However outsourcing to these providers may not be the optimal decision in the long run, due to the fact you need to take into account the cost of the migration project and the reality that further migrations will be necessary to renew the legacy technology.

In addition, return on investment depends mainly on the value that the new DCS can generate for the business. Only new generation solutions - those that deliver new added value features, integration benefits with partners and superior service performance - can generate significant value.

Our customers estimate the value that Altéa Departure Control brings to their operations as close to 50 cents USD per passenger boarded. And that sort of level of ROI is necessary to justify the launch of a transformation project at your airport.

Value derived from value added features

The main sources of value creation are the added value features that new generation solutions bring to you. Amadeus Airport IT solutions have been designed to provide additional features to meet the needs of airlines, airports and ground handlers of all types, business models, sizes and locations.

These value added features will have multiple impacts on your business: productivity enhancement, reduction of some direct operating costs, generation of additional direct revenue and increased revenue from repeat customers.

The impact varies for each airline, airport or ground handler, but it always translates into significant bottom line benefits.

Value derived from the common platform and superior IT performance

Airports, ground handlers and airlines migrating to Altéa Departure Control enjoy the unique advantage of our common platform model and benefit from community development funded by Amadeus.

Amadeus' objective is to maintain a state-of-the-art DCS solution which can serve the needs of all airports and ground handlers. This common platform approach entails upgrading the platform continuously, not only to incorporate new industry mandates but also to fulfill new needs that are emerging within a fast evolving market.

The common platform also provides unique integration benefits for all users of Altéa Departure Control. For airports and ground handlers, the integration with airlines or other ground handlers is greatly facilitated and accelerated, generating significant cost savings.

Migrating to Altéa Departure Control also provides improved service availability, which means less service outage that is usually very costly. This translates into significant value.

Competitive 'pay as you use' model

Amadeus offers a flexible pricing model for most of its Airport IT solutions, based on the value provided.

You pay only for the modules you use, so that you can get a competitive offer for the solution scope you need.

Our application service provider model enables you to benefit from a variable price, eliminating the risk of increased IT operating costs in the case of business downturns.

As part of our long-term partnership approach, Amadeus attempts to set competitive but fair price levels, which take into account the value brought to your business and the incurred development cost.