AerQio vs a Traditional GDS Terminal
The GDS finds fares. It doesn't run your agency.
Amadeus, Galileo and Sabre are excellent at searching and issuing. Everything before and after — invoicing, collecting payment, reconciling the BSP, managing the client — happens outside the terminal. AerQio connects both worlds.
| Task | GDS terminal alone | AerQio |
|---|---|---|
| Fare search | Command-line entries in the GDS terminal, one leg at a time | Visual search form, results and markup applied automatically |
| Invoicing after issuance | Copy PNR details into a separate invoicing tool by hand | Invoice generated straight from the booking, same screen |
| BSP billing reconciliation | Download the MIR, reconcile it in a spreadsheet separately | MIR upload matches issued tickets and commissions automatically |
| Client & lead tracking | Not part of the GDS — needs a separate CRM or none at all | Built-in CRM with history, pipeline and automated follow-ups |
| Team visibility | Each agent's terminal session is siloed; no shared dashboard | One dashboard for the whole agency: bookings, payments, KPIs |
| Direct GDS access | Full native command set, maximum control for power users | Live Amadeus search and ticket issuance inside AerQio (GDS Pro plan) |
AerQio doesn't replace your GDS contract or your agency's IATA accreditation — it connects to your existing Amadeus access.
“We searched and issued our first TK ticket in under three minutes. No training needed. The GDS engine is cleaner than the native Amadeus terminal.”
F2SURE
IATA Agency · Italy
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