Amadeus Cookie Notice
Last updated - April 2025
In this Amadeus.com Cookie Notice (“Cookie Notice”) you will find information on what cookies are, what cookies may be set when you visit amadeus.com ,and how to manage them. Our website uses first-party cookies, set directly by Amadeus, and third-party cookies, set by external providers.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small file installed on your device (e.g., computer or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies allow website operators to store and retrieve data from your device for several purposes, as outlined below.
The term ‘cookies’ includes similar technologies for collecting and storing information, such as Local Shared Objects (commonly referred to as "flash cookies"), pixel tags, Software Development Kits (commonly referred to as “SDKs”) and web beacons or web bugs (including transparent or clear gifs).
Why are cookies useful?
Cookies may be used for several purposes. From a technical standpoint, cookies allow the website to be displayed properly and function efficiently and to adapt to your preferences (e.g., your language). Cookies also help us distinguish you from other users, making navigation easier and providing us with commercial and marketing information. In addition, cookies may also be used by website operators to collect statistical information to improve their services and visitor engagement and/or to personalize website visitors’ experience.
Types of cookies and how we use them
When you visit amadeus.com, cookies may be set on your device to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how our website is used. Below, we explain the types of cookies we use, their purpose, and how they impact your interaction with our site. There is a distinction between:
a) By entity managing the domain:
a. First-party cookies: A first-party cookie is set by the website being visited.
b. Third-party cookies: A third-party cookie is issued by a party other than website being visited.
b) By expiry:
a. Session cookies: Session cookies allow actions to be tracked during a single browser session. They are deleted from your device when you close the browser.
b. Persistent cookies:Persistent cookies remain on your device between sessions and allow a website to “recognize” a user on their return, and to remember their preferences. These cookies will remain stored on your device until deleted or when they have reached a specified expiry date.
c) By purpose:
a. Technical cookies:These cookies are those that are strictly necessary for the website to function and be displayed in your device as intended by the website operator. This includes purposes such as managing website traffic, applying communication protocols between your device and the website,logging in, filling in forms and allowing you to access and use the website and its contents in a secure manner.
b. Personalization cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They store information that helps tailor your experience, such as remembering language preferences or customized layouts, and allow the website to retain specific characteristics that differentiate your experience from other visitors. These cookies may be set by Amadeus or third-party providers whose services are embedded in our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly
c. Analytical or performance cookies: These cookies allow usto count visits and traffic sources to obtain statistical information and improve the performance of our website. They provide insights into which pages are most and least popular and how visitors navigate the site. If these cookies are blocked, we won’t be able to monitor site performance.
d. Behavioural advertising cookies: These are cookies designed and used to manage, in the most efficient manner as possible, the advertising spaces that, where appropriate, have been included on the website. These cookies track your browsing habits, allowing us to display targeted advertisingaccording to said behavior. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
e. Social media cookies: Some websites contain embedded share buttons or widgets that allow website visitors to connect and share content through several social networking sites. These social networking sites may set cookies that can identify you as an individual.
We may use third party service providers to perform these services for us, and when this is the case, the cookies may be set by a third party (third party cookies) with our permission. The third-party service providers may share information with other parties. The third-party cookies are identified in the within each of the categories aforementioned, under ¨Cookie details¨.
The list of cookies that may be installed when you visitamadeus.commay be consulted at any time by accessing the
Opting out of cookies
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website, and to allow us to improve our site. We use cookies only if you consent (except for those that are strictly necessary). You can manage your consent in the
Please be aware that if you choose to delete or restrict cookies, some features of this website may not work. You can find all details in the
Embedded content
Sometimes we embed images, videos, or other content from third party websites. As a result, when you visit the page featuring this content you may be presented with cookies from these websites. We do not control these cookies and cannot prevent these sites or domains from collecting information on your use of this content. You should check the relevant party’s website for more information.
Social networking and sharing tools
On some pages we may feature embedded share buttons or widgets that allow you to share content with friends through a number of social networking sites. These social networking sites may set cookies that can identify you as an individual.
For more information about privacy and data protection, please see our Privacy Statement.
For U.S. residents:
Please refer to ourUnited States Supplemental Privacy Noticefor additional information applicable to individuals residing in the United States.