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Head-to-head · Airline Reservation System

AvionConnect PSS vs Hitit Crane PSS

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score AvionConnect PSS #3 in Airline Reservation System 7.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit AvionConnect
Hitit Crane PSS #4 in Airline Reservation System 7.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Hitit

AvionConnect PSS leads on 0 checks, Hitit Crane PSS on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAvionConnect PSS · 7.7/10

AvionConnect PSS scores higher on our rubric for airline reservation system: 7.7 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

On booking channels, Hitit Crane PSS gives you Web_mobile_agent_api where AvionConnect PSS offers Web_mobile.

AvionConnect PSS is the better fit for airlines seeking cloud PSS plus analytics and loyalty. Hitit Crane PSS is the better fit for airlines needing interline, codeshare and ancillary tools.

  • AvionConnect PSS fits best

    Airlines seeking cloud PSS plus analytics and loyalty

  • Hitit Crane PSS fits best

    Airlines needing interline, codeshare and ancillary tools

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Side by side

Feature AvionConnect PSS 7.7/10 Visit ↗ Hitit Crane PSS 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 7.4
Ranking #3 in Airline Reservation System #4 in Airline Reservation System
Best for Airlines seeking cloud PSS plus analytics and loyalty Airlines needing interline, codeshare and ancillary tools
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Integrations 5 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AvionConnect PSS 3/3 · Hitit Crane PSS 3/3
GDS connectivity ✓ ✓
Flight inventory ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Booking channels Web_mobile Web_mobile_agent_api
Passenger records Not published Not published
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Our review
Pros
  • Manages reservations and real-time fare, schedule and seat inventory
  • Combines ticketing, ancillaries and departure control
  • Open APIs connect distribution, payments and loyalty systems
  • Combines inventory, fares, ticketing and passenger service management.
  • Supports GDS, direct and indirect distribution, and open APIs.
  • Includes ancillary management, interline and codeshare, and self-service changes.
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan
  • Cloud is the stated deployment model, with no other hosting choice described
  • Integration focus is on airline distribution, payments and loyalty systems
  • Pricing is based on boarded passengers and requires a sales conversation.
  • There is no free plan.
  • The listed platform is web-based, which may not suit airlines seeking another platform.
Our verdict

AvionConnect PSS brings airline reservations and operational workflows together in a cloud passenger service system. It is aimed at startup, low-cost, hybrid and full-service carriers, with fit stated across small, mid-market and…

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Airlines looking to bring reservations and passenger services together can consider Hitit Crane PSS. Its reservation system covers passenger service management, flight inventory, fares, pricing and ticketing, while the wider suite includes…

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  1. AvionConnect PSSAirline Reservation System 7.7Pricing on request
  2. Hitit Crane PSSAirline Reservation System 7.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • AvionConnect PSS — where it wins

    • Manages reservations and real-time fare, schedule and seat inventory
    • Combines ticketing, ancillaries and departure control
    • Open APIs connect distribution, payments and loyalty systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan
    • Cloud is the stated deployment model, with no other hosting choice described
    • Integration focus is on airline distribution, payments and loyalty systems

  • Hitit Crane PSS — where it wins

    • Combines inventory, fares, ticketing and passenger service management.
    • Supports GDS, direct and indirect distribution, and open APIs.
    • Includes ancillary management, interline and codeshare, and self-service changes.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is based on boarded passengers and requires a sales conversation.
    • There is no free plan.
    • The listed platform is web-based, which may not suit airlines seeking another platform.
  • AvionConnect PSS7.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A cloud PSS combining reservations, departure control, loyalty, analytics and distribution APIs.

    Visit AvionConnectFull verdict →
  • Hitit Crane PSS7.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A cloud-based airline PSS spanning reservations, distribution, ancillaries and passenger services.

    Visit HititFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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