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Amadeus Altea vs CloudAhoy

Amadeus Altea logo

Amadeus Altea

Aviation

Complete airline passenger service and reservation system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
CloudAhoy logo

CloudAhoy

Aviation

Flight tracking and analysis platform for general aviation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only CloudAhoy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Amadeus Altea pricing is not published and is negotiated with airlines; CloudAhoy pricing is not published; the Pro tier is named but not costed
  • They diverge on capability: Amadeus Altea covers Reservation management, CloudAhoy covers Flight tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amadeus Altea and CloudAhoy actually diverge.

Attributes where Amadeus Altea and CloudAhoy differ
AttributeAmadeus AlteaCloudAhoy
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19872012

Identical on both: 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 CloudAhoy

  • Flight tracking
  • Flight replay
  • Performance analysis
  • Training reports
  • Data visualization
  • GPS devices
  • Aviation databases
  • Weather data

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Web 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 CloudAhoy
  • Airline distribution and retailingnot CloudAhoy
  • Check-in and boarding operationsnot CloudAhoy
  • Fare and ancillary merchandising for full-service carriersnot CloudAhoy

CloudAhoy

  • Post-flight debrief for flight students and instructorsnot Amadeus Altea
  • Reviewing stabilised approaches after the factnot Amadeus Altea
  • Checking IFR accuracy against the flown tracknot Amadeus Altea
  • Sharing a flight track with another pilotnot Amadeus Altea
  • Debriefing fixed-wing, rotorcraft and glider flightsnot 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

CloudAhoy

  • Pricing is not published; the Pro tier is named but not costed
  • Stability Score and Maneuver Score are Pro features
  • A post-flight debrief tool, so it analyses data recorded elsewhere rather than being an in-cockpit aid

Pricing, plan by plan

Amadeus Altea

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

CloudAhoy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic flight tracking
    • Flight replay
    • Limited storage
  • Pro$5.99/month
    • Advanced analysis
    • Performance metrics
    • Unlimited storage

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 CloudAhoy if

  • You need flight tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want flight replay.
CloudAhoy review

Questions people ask

Is Amadeus Altea or CloudAhoy better?
Neither clearly leads. Amadeus Altea starts at On request and CloudAhoy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amadeus Altea or CloudAhoy?
CloudAhoy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Amadeus Altea and Free for CloudAhoy.
Does Amadeus Altea or CloudAhoy run on more platforms?
Amadeus Altea runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. CloudAhoy runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use CloudAhoy for free?
Yes. CloudAhoy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Amadeus Altea starts at On request.
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 CloudAhoy is typically brought in for.
What can Amadeus Altea do that CloudAhoy cannot?
Amadeus Altea covers Reservation management, Inventory control, Departure control, Revenue management. CloudAhoy covers Flight tracking, Flight replay, Performance analysis, Training reports. Both handle Data encryption, Web 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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CloudAhoy: How much does CloudAhoy cost?

CloudAhoy does not publish pricing information on its website. Contact the company at [email protected] for pricing details and subscription options.

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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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CloudAhoy: What is CloudAhoy's pricing model?

The pricing model is not disclosed on the website. CloudAhoy directs all pricing inquiries to their support email address.

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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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CloudAhoy: Is there a free tier or trial?

No information about free tiers or trials is provided on the CloudAhoy website.

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CloudAhoy: How do I contact CloudAhoy for pricing?

Email CloudAhoy at [email protected] to inquire about pricing, plans, and features.

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