Case Study: Flight Booking Platform Using Amadeus API
Platform Case Overview
A travel technology agency wanted to replace their old legacy flight reservation tool with a modern high-concurrency booking engine. The system had to handle up to 10,000 search queries per minute, synchronize seats in real time, and automate ticketer workflows via the Amadeus Enterprise API.
Ecosystem Architecture
We designed a decoupled microservices architecture utilizing Node.js API Gateways and Redis caching clusters to limit GDS query overhead.
Operational Webhook Ticket Issuance Queue
Once payment is verified, bookings are automatically routed to Amadeus ticketing queues, synchronizing status codes and dispatching tickets asynchronously via background workers.
Operational Metrics Table
| Performance Target | Legacy Tool | New Amadeus Portal |
|---|---|---|
| Search Query Speed | 4.2 seconds | 0.85 seconds |
| PNR Creation Success Rate | 89% | 99.4% |
| Real-time Fare Mismatch Rate | 14% | < 0.4% |
| Concurrent Queries Limit | 250 queries/min | 15,000 queries/min |
| Manual Ticketing Overhead | 15 mins/booking | Fully Automated (Instant) |
Key Challenges Solved
- Real-time Price Shift Alerts: Integrated a WebSocket push channel to notify travelers immediately if the GDS fare shifts while the traveler is in the check-out flow.
- Automatic Queue Routing: Programmed automated PNR distribution to target ticketing hubs in Amadeus depending on point of sale currency to minimize cross-border merchant fees.
How AdcoraAI Can Help You Build This
At AdcoraAI, we specialize in travel technology development — from API integrations and booking engine architecture to full-stack travel portal development for OTAs, DMCs, and travel startups. Our team handles the end-to-end engineering so you can focus on growing your business.
