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Amadeus Altea vs AviaSIM Pro

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Amadeus Altea

Aviation

Complete airline passenger service and reservation system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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AviaSIM Pro

Aviation

Professional flight simulation and pilot training platform

From
$179/session
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Amadeus Altea pricing is not published and is negotiated with airlines; AviaSIM Pro limited to civilian flight simulation experience, not professional pilot certification training
  • They diverge on capability: Amadeus Altea covers Reservation management, AviaSIM Pro covers High-fidelity flight models.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amadeus Altea and AviaSIM Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Amadeus Altea and AviaSIM Pro differ
AttributeAmadeus AlteaAviaSIM Pro
Starting priceOn request$179/session
Pricing modelusage-basedUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidIn-person facility
Founded19872012

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Aviation).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Amadeus Altea

  • Reservation management
  • Inventory control
  • Departure control
  • Revenue management
  • Customer profiles
  • GDS systems
  • Payment gateways
  • Loyalty programs

Only in AviaSIM Pro

  • High-fidelity flight models
  • Real-time weather simulation
  • Emergency procedure training
  • Multi-crew coordination
  • Performance analytics
  • Flight deck hardware
  • Motion platforms
  • LMS systems

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Amadeus Altea

  • Passenger service system covering reservations, inventory and departure controlnot AviaSIM Pro
  • Airline distribution and retailingnot AviaSIM Pro
  • Check-in and boarding operationsnot AviaSIM Pro
  • Fare and ancillary merchandising for full-service carriersnot AviaSIM Pro

AviaSIM Pro

  • Initial type ratingnot Amadeus Altea
  • Recurrent trainingnot Amadeus Altea
  • Emergency proceduresnot Amadeus Altea
  • CRM trainingnot Amadeus Altea
  • Proficiency checksnot Amadeus Altea

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Amadeus Altea

  • Pricing is not published and is negotiated with airlines
  • Altea is aimed at full-service carriers; low-cost and hybrid airlines are pointed at Navitaire New Skies instead
  • Amadeus is steering new work toward Nevio, its cloud-native retailing suite, so Altea sits alongside a newer platform

AviaSIM Pro

  • Limited to civilian flight simulation experience, not professional pilot certification training
  • Locations concentrated in specific cities, limiting accessibility for most potential users
  • High session costs may be prohibitive for recreational learners ($179 minimum for 60 minutes)

Pricing, plan by plan

Amadeus Altea

On request
  • Altea PSSFree
    • Per-passenger pricing
    • Full PSS functionality
    • Global distribution

AviaSIM Pro

$179/session
  • Discovery Package$179/60 min session
    • Full-size commercial cockpit
    • Professional instructor
    • 180-degree HD displays
  • Pilot Introductory Program$549/240 min session
    • Half-day immersion
    • Theory and hands-on practice
    • Experienced instructor pilots

Which should you pick?

Choose Amadeus Altea if

  • You need reservation management.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want inventory control.
Amadeus Altea review

Choose AviaSIM Pro if

  • You need high-fidelity flight models.
  • You work on In-person facility.
  • You also want real-time weather simulation.
AviaSIM Pro review

Questions people ask

Is Amadeus Altea or AviaSIM Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Amadeus Altea starts at On request and AviaSIM Pro at $179/session, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amadeus Altea or AviaSIM Pro?
Amadeus Altea starts at On request and AviaSIM Pro at $179/session.
Does Amadeus Altea or AviaSIM Pro run on more platforms?
Amadeus Altea runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. AviaSIM Pro runs on In-person facility.
What is Amadeus Altea best used for?
Amadeus Altea is most often used for passenger service system covering reservations, inventory and departure control, airline distribution and retailing, check-in and boarding operations, fare and ancillary merchandising for full-service carriers. Of those, passenger service system covering reservations, inventory and departure control and airline distribution and retailing are not what AviaSIM Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Amadeus Altea do that AviaSIM Pro cannot?
Amadeus Altea covers Reservation management, Inventory control, Departure control, Revenue management. AviaSIM Pro covers High-fidelity flight models, Real-time weather simulation, Emergency procedure training, Multi-crew coordination. Both handle Data encryption, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Amadeus Altea: Why is pricing not published for Amadeus Altea?

Amadeus Altea is an enterprise-grade passenger service system designed for airlines. Pricing is customized based on each airline's specific requirements, scale, and implementation needs rather than published publicly.

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AviaSIM Pro: What does an AviaSIM flight experience include?

An AviaSIM session puts you in a full-size commercial aircraft cockpit with 180-degree high-definition displays. You learn how airliners work, handle the controls, and experience takeoff, cruising, and landing under instructor guidance.

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Amadeus Altea: How do I get pricing for Amadeus Altea?

Interested airlines must contact Amadeus sales directly to discuss their specific requirements and receive a customized quote for the Amadeus Altea system.

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AviaSIM Pro: How long are AviaSIM sessions and what are the pricing options?

AviaSIM offers sessions ranging from 60 minutes (Discovery Package at $179) to 240 minutes (Pilot Introductory Program at $549). A Fear of Flying Therapy program with 97% success rate costs $389.

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Amadeus Altea: What solutions does Amadeus offer for airlines besides Altea?

Amadeus offers multiple airline solutions including Amadeus Nevio (an AI-native retailing suite) and Navitaire New Skies (designed for low-cost carriers), in addition to Altea PSS for passenger service.

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AviaSIM Pro: Where are AviaSIM locations available?

As of 2026, AviaSIM operates in 30+ cities worldwide including Phoenix, Fort Lauderdale, Denver, Houston, Dallas, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Orlando, with new openings planned in Raleigh, Minneapolis, and San Antonio.

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AviaSIM Pro: Can multiple people participate in a single AviaSIM session?

Yes. The Duo Package ($219 for 60 minutes) allows two people to share the cockpit experience together, and up to three free observers can watch from the cockpit.

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