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 after that — invoicing, collecting payment, matching the bank, managing the client — happens outside the terminal. AerQio handles that part.
| Task | GDS terminal alone | AerQio |
|---|---|---|
| Getting the booking into your back office | Re-type the PNR details by hand | Import the ticket PDF or MIR file, or paste the PNR into the GDS parser |
| Invoicing after issuance | Copy PNR details into a separate invoicing tool by hand | Invoice generated straight from the booking, same screen |
| Payments and bank | Track payments and the bank statement in a separate spreadsheet | Payments recorded per booking and bank statement matched with bookings |
| Client & lead tracking | Not part of the GDS — needs a separate CRM or none at all | Leads and quotes on every plan; client CRM with history from Professional |
| Team visibility | Each agent's terminal session is siloed; no shared dashboard | One place for the whole agency: bookings, payments and reports |
| Direct GDS access | Full native command set, maximum control for power users | Keep using your GDS for ticketing. AerQio Flights (GDS search and ticketing) is coming soon; low-cost airlines can already be booked in AerQio (beta, every plan) |
AerQio brings your agency's operations together in one place; GDS search and ticketing inside AerQio is coming soon.
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