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Amadeus Electronic Ticketing



Ticketing is now 100% electronic! You now benefit from significant cost reduction and end-customers enjoy considerable increases in efficiency.

With its network of deployed countries, Amadeus Electronic Ticketing provides unparalleled opportunities to decrease everyone’s ticketing costs. To meet the IATA deadline, Air France is currently implementing numerous electronic interline agreements with its partners, which Amadeus is able to quickly and efficiently deploy to its travel agencies. Electronic ticketing provides additional services to our passengers with the possibility to check in at airport kiosks or online.
Henri Hourcade,
Vice President Distribution & Internet
Air France

Great advantages for your business!

With Amadeus Electronic Ticketing you now benefit from significant cost reduction and end-customers enjoy a considerable increase in efficiency, compared to the previous paper environment.

On 31st May 2008, the airline industry achieved a great milestone: 100% electronic ticketing worldwide. See the demo for an overview of the complete Amadeus Electronic Ticketing package, including the Amadeus Electronic Ticketing Direct option and Amadeus Virtual MCO.

Global number One in e-Ticketing
The transition to global e-Ticketing has been a resounding success and Amadeus continues to be the undisputed industry leader in the number of airlines implemented, markets deployed and interlines activated. Working with Amadeus, travel agents are guaranteed the largest community of carriers and markets using Electronic Ticketing around the world!

While the transition to a 100% e-ticketing environment ultimately required travel agency adoption and support, Amadeus was your technology partner to support you in this endeavor. The online user-guide should provide you with the support you need and answers to all questions raised during the transition. It will continue to be updated regularly to ensure you have the latest information as the remaining airlines continue to adapt.

Amadeus Virtual MCO

As your technology partner, Amadeus has developed a fully operational solution to issue documents for travel related services while waiting for the industry to ready itself for Electronic Miscellaneous Documents. Fully integrated into your daily workflow, including sales reporting and Back Office, Amadeus Virtual MCO also allows printing of documents and sending of the passenger receipt directly to the customer by e-mail.

 

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Main Features

Amadeus Electronic Ticketing is very easy to use in your daily business:

Key Features Travel Agency Benefits
Amadeus is the established leader

Access to the most widespread community of e-ticket carriers

Real-time access/update to electronic data thanks to a direct connection to the airline’s database

Simpler business process
Increase in productivity
Flexibility and security

No value coupons

Reduced agency operating expenses (no more safes)
Minimised delivery charges and cost of paper used on tickets

Amadeus Virtual MCO

Full integration into the whole booking process includng back office systems
Possibility to e-mail the passenger receipt

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Key Features Passenger Benefits
No value coupons

No more lost paper tickets
Faster and more convenient way to travel
Last minute travel is easier to manage
Faster check-in at the airport

Modifications can be done with the customer by phone

Time saving.

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Proof points

  • Today Amadeus offers e-ticket issuance in over 155 markets to over 312 airlines
  • With a market-leading average ratio since the beginning of the project, Amadeus pioneered e-ticket penetration all over the world.

> Need support in making the transition, access our online user-guide 
 > Amadeus Online User Guide

 > Find out more about Amadeus Electronic Ticketing. Download the Product Sheet 
 > Amadeus Electronic Ticketing Product Sheet