Understanding Amadeus: The Critical Software Behind Global Airport Operations and Recent Check-In Disruptions

Dec 03, 2025 06:47 pm CST

A comprehensive examination of Amadeus, the vital travel technology platform that powers airline operations worldwide, including its Global Distribution System functionality, operational importance, and how a brief 45-minute glitch recently caused widespread airport check-in delays across multiple airlines. The article explains how this digital backbone of the aviation industry interconnects booking, check-in, and flight operations, making even short outages highly disruptive to global air travel.