Azul selects Accelya’s BIDT Audit solution to optimize distribution and address GDS misuse

Miami, FL – June 11, 2025

Accelya, a global leader in airline technology, is pleased to announce that Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, one of Latin America’s largest and leading airlines, has signed an agreement to implement Accelya’s BIDT Audit solution. This partnership represents a key step in Azul’s strategy to enhance control over its Global Distribution System (GDS) bookings, address distribution inefficiencies, and recover lost revenue.

Azul, which books hundreds of thousands of passengers annually via multiple GDS providers, will leverage Accelya’s BIDT Audit to gain timely visibility into booking activity and identify booking violations that drive unnecessary costs. The solution will allow the airline to address booking abuse challenges that contribute to inventory mismanagement, inflated GDS invoices, and reduced operational efficiency.

“Partnering with Accelya to implement BIDT Audit is an important step for us as we continue to optimize our GDS operations said André Mercadante, Director of Alliances, Planning and Revenue Management at Azul. “The transparency and insights that Accelya’s solution provides will allow us to proactively identify and resolve booking misuse, recover lost revenue, and strengthen our relationships with travel agencies.”

Accelya’s BIDT Audit solution enables airlines like Azul to monitor GDS transactions in near real-time, identify discrepancies, and enforce compliance with booking policies. The solution’s advanced auditing capabilities help airlines uncover hidden revenue losses and address policy violations before they impact bottom-line performance.

BIDT Audit goes beyond detection — it plays a key role in enforcing airline policies, providing insights about potential violations, while also equipping airlines with actionable intelligence to make data-driven decisions on GDS costs.

“Azul is dedicated to minimizing financial leakages and has partnered with Accelya on various Revenue Assurance initiatives. Our new engagement for BIDT Audit aligns perfectly with Azul’s vision,” said Philip Fernandes, SVP of Product Management at Accelya. “Our BIDT service provides airlines with a comprehensive solution to significantly reduce booking abuses. The BIDT Audit offers near real-time visibility into GDS activity, enabling airlines to act swiftly. From automated detection to policy-driven enforcement and ADM generation, we deliver a closed-loop solution that helps airlines curb booking misuse, reduce costs, and enhance agency-airline partnerships.”

For more information about Accelya’s BIDT Audit, please visit the BIDT Audit product page. 

About Accelya

Accelya is a global leader in airline software, powering over 200 airlines with an open, modular platform that enables them to drive growth, enhance customer experiences, and take control of their retailing. Our FLX ONE platform empowers airlines to transform across Offer, Order, Settlement, and Delivery (OOSD), in line with IATA’s standards for modern retailing.  

With a cloud-native infrastructure powered by AWS, Accelya processes more than 30 billion unique offers daily, settles over $100 billion annually, and delivers more than 50% of global NDC volumes. Our solutions span the entire retail lifecycle, both above and below the wing, giving airlines the flexibility, performance, scalability, and reliability they need.  

Backed by 40 years of industry expertise, long-term support from Vista Equity Partners, and 2,500 employees across 10 global offices, Accelya has the scale and proven track record to meet the evolving needs of the airline industry.

For more information, visit the Accelya Website.

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About Azul Airlines

Azul, the largest airline in Brazil in terms of number of departures and cities served, offers 1,000 daily flights to more than 160 destinations. With an operational fleet of over 180 aircraft and over 16,000 crew members, the company has a network of 300 direct routes. Azul was elected by Cirium (a leading aviation data analytics company) as the 2nd most punctual airline in the world in 2023. In 2020, Azul was awarded the best airline in the world by TripAdvisor, marking the first time that a Brazilian airline won first place in the Traveler’s Choice Awards.

For more information, visit the Azul Airlines Website