Amadeus

Amadeus is a global travel technology company headquartered in the airline IT and distribution arena since 1987, when it was founded by Air France, Iberia, Lufthansa and SAS. The company builds the systems and platforms connecting airlines, airports, hotels, travel agencies and travellers, handling billions of offers daily across more than 190 countries. Its technical domains span global distribution systems, passenger services systems, booking and offer processing platforms, biometrics, API integration and border control technology.

On the operational side, the Altéa Passenger Services System supports airline passenger operations and boarding, while the company's airport and border-control portfolio covers passenger processing, self-service kiosks, bag drops and biometric systems deployed at airports worldwide. Biometric border control and API integration capabilities are designed to carry the passenger identity across the travel journey, supporting border authorities and carriers alike.

The workforce exceeds 20,000 people representing more than 145 nationalities, working across a footprint that reaches over three decades of continuous operation in travel technology. Industry verticals served include airlines, airports, hotels, travel agencies, travel distribution, and border control and travel identity.