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Amadeus Quick Connect API Integration

Flight Terminus gets your travel agency or OTA, live on Amadeus Quick Connect (AQC) in 5 working days. Access real-time flight inventory across 500+ airlines, private and negotiated fares, and the full GDS booking lifecycle through a single REST/JSON API. No months of development. No legacy SOAP overhead. Production-ready Amadeus AQC integration, delivered in a week.

Amadeus
500+

Airlines Live

5 Days

Go-Live Timeline

100%

GDPR + PCI-DSS

24x7

Technical Support

Everything Built Into Your Amadeus AQC Integration

Full Amadeus GDS Integration Across the Entire Booking Lifecycle Every Amadeus Quick Connect API integration that Flight Terminus delivers covers the complete booking lifecycle from search to settlement. These are the capabilities your platform gets from day one of go-live.


    PNR Ticketing


    • Create and issue passenger name records directly through AQC. Full GDS ticketing including e-ticket issuance for all supported BSP and non-BSP routes.

    Post Booking Management


    • Retrieve, display, and manage existing PNRs post-booking. Handle itinerary changes, passenger updates, and booking modifications within the same API flow.

    Seat Selection


    • Real-time seat map availability and seat reservation through AQC. Customers select preferred seats during the booking flow without leaving your platform.

    Meal Preferences


    • Integrate meal preference selection for airlines that publish special meal codes through the Amadeus GDS. Ancillary data flows directly into the PNR.

    Baggage


    • Access airline-published baggage allowances and paid baggage ancillaries. Customers add bags during booking, and the charges attach correctly to the PNR.

    Hold / FSC


    • Create flight holds and firm space commitments where the airline supports it. Allows agents and customers to secure fares before completing payment.

    Void and Cancel


    • Full void and cancellation support within AQC. Void tickets within the airline-permitted window and process full cancellations with automated refund eligibility checks.

    Schedule Change


    • Handle airline-initiated schedule changes, rebooking on alternate flights, and passenger notifications. Post-booking changes managed through the same integration.

    Reissue


    • Process ticket reissues for voluntary changes and involuntary schedule modifications. Fare difference calculation, penalty application, and e-ticket reissuance all within AQC.

    Configure Your Negotiated Fares Directly in Amadeus AQC

    Amadeus GDS Integration for VFR Labour Fares and Agent Negotiated Rates

    Agent Benefits of Negotiated Fare Access via AQC

    Sell Below Public Fares

    Access contracted rates that are not visible to the public or standard OTAs. Your agency can offer more competitive pricing on routes where you hold airline contracts.

    Higher Margin Per Ticket

    Net fares and negotiated contracts mean you control the margin on every ticket. Sell at your configured markup while remaining competitive in the market.

    VFR and LBR Fare Types

    Visit Friends and Relatives fares and Labour contract fares are configured directly in your Amadeus GDS environment and flow through AQC automatically.

    Private Rates Stay Private

    Negotiated fares visible only to credentialed agents under your configuration. Public users on your B2C portal see only what you choose to expose.

    Contract Managed in GDS

    Your airline contracts live in the Amadeus GDS, not in third-party middleware. AQC retrieves them in real time, meaning rate updates take effect immediately.

    Multi-Airline Support

    Hold negotiated contracts with multiple airlines and surface all of them through a single AQC search. No separate API calls per airline contract.

    Every Payment Method Your Agency Needs

    BSP Cash

    Standard IATA/BSP settlement for ticketed sales. The default for BSP-registered agencies.


    BSP Credit

    Deferred settlement through BSP. For high-volume agency operations with extended payment cycles.

    Own Credit Card

    Agency-controlled credit extended to sub-agents or corporate clients within your platform.

    Card Payments

    Direct card gateway via PCI-DSS compliant processors. Card data never enters the GDS layer.

    Wallet Payments

    Customer wallet balance pre-loaded and applied at checkout. Supports partial wallet payment models.

    COMPLIANCE

    GDPR and PCI-DSS Built Into Every Integration

    Amadeus AQC Platforms Compliant by Design, Not by Retrofit

    Compliance is designed into the data architecture, payment flows, and customer data handling from the first line of code. Not added later.

    GDPR Compliance

    All customer personal data collected through your AQC booking flow is handled under a GDPR-compliant data architecture. Designed for agencies serving European customers from day one.

    • Lawful basis for data processing documented
    • Passenger data is isolated per customer and tenant
    • Right-to-erasure workflows built in
    • Data retention limits configured at the architecture level
    • GDPR-compliant consent collection integrated
    • Data processing agreements provided

    PCI-DSS Compliance

    Card data never enters the GDS layer or your application server. Flight Terminus integrates PCI-DSS-compliant payment gateways that tokenise card data at the point of entry.

    • Card data tokenised at point of entry
    • No raw card numbers stored in your application
    • PCI-compliant gateway integration (Stripe, PayFort and others)
    • Secure HTTPS and TLS throughout the booking flow
    • Scope-reducing architecture to minimise PCI burden
    • Annual PCI review documentation support available

    Types of Travel Portals Flight Terminus Builds on Amadeus Quick Connect

    Amadeus Quick Connect API integration is not a one-size solution. The portal architecture, user access model, and booking flow are built around your specific business model. Flight Terminus has delivered AQC-powered portals across every major structure used by travel agencies today.

    B2B Portal

    Sub-agent and partner portal with agent-level login, markup configuration per agent, and PNR management across your entire agent network.

    B2B2B Portal

    Multi-tier distribution across agency groups. Each level sees its configured margin. Admin controls filter down through the chain without exposing upstream rates.

    B2C Portal

    Direct-to-consumer booking platform with live AQC fares, branded search, payment gateway, and full post-booking management for your customers.

    B2C2C Portal

    Consumer-to-consumer referral and affiliate booking models. Your customers refer others and earn rewards while the platform manages commissions automatically.

    B2E Corporate Portal

    Employee travel booking with company travel policy enforcement, preferred airline rules, spending limits by grade, and full reporting for finance teams.

    Mobile App

    Native iOS and Android flight booking apps powered by the same AQC integration. Full booking lifecycle available on mobile with offline state management.

    Expose Your API

    Build your own white-label distribution layer. Flight Terminus wraps your AQC integration in a clean REST API so your downstream partners can book against your inventory.

    Next-Generation Booking Solutions Built on Amadeus AQC

    Amadeus Quick Connect API integration is the foundation. What you build on top of it is limited only by your product vision. Flight Terminus develops emerging distribution solutions that use AQC as the live GDS data source while delivering the booking experience through channels your customers already use.

    WhatsApp
    CHAT
    WhatsApp Booking Engine

    WhatsApp Booking Engine

    Full flight search, pricing, and booking entirely within WhatsApp. Customers type or tap their travel request and receive live AQC fares without opening a browser or downloading an app.

    Telegram
    BOT
    Telegram Booking Engine

    Telegram Booking Engine

    Telegram bot-based flight booking connected to live Amadeus GDS inventory. Ideal for tech-forward agencies and corporate teams that use Telegram for operations and communication.

    Email
    QUOTE
    Quotation Automation via Email

    Quotation Automation via Email

    Automated fare quotation via email. A customer sends a travel request by email and receives a live AQC-priced itinerary quote back within minutes, with a one-click booking link included.

    Phone
    VOICE
    Quotation Automation via Phone

    Quotation Automation via Phone

    AI-powered phone IVR or voice agent that takes a flight enquiry, pulls live AQC fares, and reads back a quotation. Significantly reduces agent call time and handling costs per booking.

    MCP
    TOOLS
    MCP (Model Context Protocol)

    MCP (Model Context Protocol)

    Model Context Protocol integration that allows AI agents and LLM-powered tools to query live Amadeus AQC inventory directly, enabling natural language travel booking in any compatible platform.

    LLMs
    AGENT
    Apps on GPT, Claude, and Other LLMs

    Apps on GPT, Claude, and Other LLMs

    Custom travel booking assistants on GPT, Claude, and other large language models with your AQC integration as the live fare source. Deploy as a plugin, custom app, or embedded assistant.

    Sell Every Ticket Type Through Your AQC-Powered Portal

    FIT Bookings

    Free Independent Traveller bookings are the standard individual flight transaction through AQC. One-way, return, and multi-city itineraries with full fare selection, ancillaries, seat and meal preference. PNR creation, ticketing, and post-booking management all included from day one.

    Group Bookings

    Group booking management through AOC for travel agencies handling corporate groups, school trips, incentive travel, and pilgrimage programs. Services include group PNR creation for 10 or more passengers, group fare negotiation and contracted rates, name addition and change management up to departure, partial payment and deposit management, as well as group ticketing and split-ticket issuance. This comprehensive solution helps streamline the booking process while providing flexibility and efficient management for large travel groups.

    Fixed Departure (FD) Tickets

    Pre-packaged fixed departure itineraries with a set price and departure date. Your portal lists and sells FD products alongside live AQC fares, giving customers a clear choice between flexible and fixed-price options. Ideal for group tour operators and pilgrimage travel specialists.

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    Hear first-hand from our incredible community of customers.

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    Operations Head

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    Switching to Flight Terminus was a major upgrade. We now offer real-time fares and seat selection for multiple airlines something we struggled with before.

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    Operations Head

    Go Live with AQC in 5 Days

    Flight Terminus delivers production-ready Amadeus Quick Connect API integration for travel agencies, OTAs, and booking platforms worldwide. No months of development. No legacy overhead. Just a working AQC integration in a week.

    FAQs

    Everything you need to know

    Amadeus Quick Connect (AQC) is Amadeus' accelerated API integration framework designed for travel agencies, consolidators, startups, and online travel businesses that need a fast and cost-effective way to access Amadeus flight inventory. It uses pre-built REST-based connectors and standardised booking workflows, allowing businesses to launch a fully functional flight booking platform without the complexity of a full Enterprise API implementation.

    Flight Terminus can deploy a production-ready Amadeus Quick Connect portal in as little as 3 to 5 business days for standard implementations. The pre-built architecture significantly reduces development time while still providing booking, ticketing, payment integration, and reporting functionality required for daily travel operations.

    An Amadeus Quick Connect portal includes flight search, fare display, booking creation, PNR retrieval, ticket issuance, cancellation workflows, payment integration, mark-up management, user administration, reporting tools, and supplier account configuration. Additional modules can be added as your business requirements evolve.

    Amadeus Quick Connect uses pre-configured APIs and standardised workflows to accelerate deployment and reduce development costs. Amadeus Enterprise API provides complete flexibility for custom business rules, advanced PNR management, contracted fares, multi-portal architecture, and highly customised booking workflows. Many businesses begin with AQC and later upgrade to Enterprise as transaction volumes and operational requirements grow.

    Yes. Flight Terminus can configure Amadeus Quick Connect for B2B agent networks, B2C consumer booking websites, corporate travel platforms, and hybrid B2B/B2C business models. User roles, mark-ups, commissions, and access permissions can be configured according to your distribution strategy.

    Yes. Amadeus Quick Connect can be integrated with major payment gateways, corporate card processing, virtual cards, wallet systems, and bank transfer workflows. Payment processing can be customised according to regional requirements and your preferred payment providers.

    Yes. Amadeus Quick Connect is often used as a launch platform for growing travel businesses. Flight Terminus can migrate your portal to a full Amadeus Enterprise API architecture when you require advanced automation, contracted fares, multi-brand operations, custom workflows, or higher transaction volumes.

    Yes. Amadeus Quick Connect is ideal for startups that want access to global flight inventory without the time and cost associated with a fully customised Enterprise implementation. It provides a faster route to market while maintaining access to Amadeus booking and ticketing capabilities.

    Yes. While the core API workflows remain standardised for speed and stability, Flight Terminus can customise branding, user experience, booking flows, dashboards, reports, and customer-facing interfaces to align with your company's requirements and visual identity.

    Every Amadeus Quick Connect implementation by Flight Terminus includes API integration, portal deployment, testing, user training, go-live assistance, and post-launch technical support. Our Amadeus specialists manage the complete implementation process to ensure a smooth and reliable launch.

    Launch Your AQC Powered Travel Platform in 5 Days