Amadeus is launching a new set of artificial intelligence (AI) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) as part of the Amadeus for Developers programme, which the global travel technology firm claims will help in "empowering startups and independent developers to gain an edge". These APIs will allow developers to build solutions that can predict travel intent, traveller behaviour, and flight delays, among others – without needing any prior background in AI or data. Amadeus claimed that it is the first time in the travel industry that AI capabilities are made available to startups and independent developers via open APIs. The firm is providing ready-to-implement predictive models based on insights and functionalities fed by its sources of travel data. These APIs enable travel innovators to create AI-based apps with brand new features and disruptive business models that can transform the travel experience, said the company.