Amadeus FQA Command โ Display IATA Rates of Exchange
A complete guide to the Amadeus FQA command โ how to display IATA Rates of Exchange for a country, including historical rates for a specific past date.
โก Key Takeaways
- FQA retrieves IATA Rates of Exchange (IROE) โ the official rate used for NUC-to-local-currency conversion.
- Use FQA for the general rate table, or FQAGERMANY for a specific country.
- Use FQATHAILAND/01JUL0X to retrieve the historical rate that applied on a past date.
- Essential for refunds, reissues, and audits โ never use today’s rate on an old ticket.
- IROE is published by IATA on a fixed schedule and applies for defined periods โ always check the correct period.
International fares are calculated in a common currency called the NUC, and converting NUCs into the local currency of sale requires a specific exchange rate. That rate is the IATA Rate of Exchange (IROE), and it is published by IATA rather than by any individual bank or currency market. The Amadeus FQA command is the Amadeus entry that retrieves these rates. It allows you to request current IATA exchange rates, look up rates for a specific country, and even check historical rates for a past date โ which is essential for refunds, reissues, and audits of previously issued tickets.
What Does the Amadeus FQA Command Do?
FQA is the Amadeus GDS command used to display IATA Rates of Exchange (IROE) information.
Category: Currency & Exchange Rates.
The Amadeus FQA command allows you to request the current IATA exchange rates or retrieve rates for a specific country, including historical rates for a past date.
These rates are used during fare construction, when converting a NUC fare into the local currency for ticketing, and when auditing old tickets or processing refunds and reissues. The IROE is the official rate accepted by IATA and airlines, so it must be used whenever a fare conversion is required.
Amadeus FQA Command โ General IATA Rates of Exchange
The simplest form of the Amadeus FQA command requests the general IATA Rates of Exchange table. Use it when you want to see the reference rates without narrowing to a specific country.
Request the general IATA Rates of Exchange:
FQAThis requests the IATA Rates of Exchange table, providing the reference rates required for fare conversion.
Amadeus FQA Command โ Rates for a Specific Country
When you know the country of sale, the Amadeus FQA command accepts a country name to return only the applicable rates.
Retrieve the IATA Rates of Exchange for Germany:
FQAGERMANYThis requests the IATA Rates of Exchange for Germany, showing the applicable rates used when converting fares into the German currency for ticketing purposes.
Amadeus FQA Command โ Historical IATA Rates
The most valuable use of the Amadeus FQA command in daily agency work is retrieving historical rates for a past date. This is required whenever you reprice, refund, or reissue an existing ticket โ because the original rate must be used.
Retrieve past-date IATA Rates of Exchange for Thailand:
FQATHAILAND/01JUL0XThis requests the past-date IATA Rates of Exchange for Thailand as they applied on the specified date. Historical rates are essential for refunds, exchanges, and any situation where the original fare conversion must be recreated accurately.
Always use the historical date that matches the original ticketing date, not today’s date, when working with a previously issued ticket. Using today’s rate on an old ticket will produce incorrect figures and may cause a settlement issue.
Amadeus FQA Command โ Quick Reference Table
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
FQA | Displays the general IATA Rates of Exchange table |
FQAGERMANY | Displays IATA Rates of Exchange for a specific country |
FQATHAILAND/01JUL0X | Displays historical IATA Rates of Exchange for a past date |
When to Use the Amadeus FQA Command
Use the Amadeus FQA command when you need to check IATA exchange rates for a country, including historical rates for a specific date. Typical scenarios include:
- Converting a NUC fare into the local currency for ticketing.
- Constructing a fare where the IROE is required for the calculation.
- Processing a refund or reissue that must use the original exchange rate.
- Auditing a previously issued ticket to confirm the conversion was correct.
- Comparing current rates with past rates for a specific market.
- Supporting a fare quote where the currency conversion must be explained to the customer.
How It Fits Into Your Fare Construction Workflow
A typical fare construction or refund session using the Amadeus FQA command might look like this:
- Display the fare with FQD to identify the NUC amount.
- Check the applicable IATA Rates of Exchange with
FQAorFQAGERMANY. - For refunds or reissues, use the past-date rate with
FQATHAILAND/01JUL0X. - Apply the correct rate in the fare calculation or manual TST.
- Price the itinerary with FXP.
- Review the TST with TQT before ticketing with
TTP.
How the Amadeus FQA Command Relates to Other Fare and Currency Commands
The Amadeus FQA command is part of the fare and currency toolkit in Amadeus. Here is how it relates to the others:
- FQA โ displays IATA Rates of Exchange, including historical rates.
- FQD โ displays available fares between cities or for specific airlines.
- FQN โ displays fare notes, rules, categories, and routing information.
- FQNTAX โ displays general tax information for a country.
- FQM / FRM โ calculate mileage for a routing or a PNR.
- FQP / FXP โ creates a fare quote or prices a booked itinerary.
- TTK / TTI โ update fare, tax, and rate of exchange elements in a manual TST.
The key distinction: the Amadeus FQA command provides the exchange rate used in the fare calculation; the final converted amount appears in the TST. Both work together โ FQA gives you the rate, and FXP applies it to the itinerary.
Important โ Use the Correct Historical Rate
IATA Rates of Exchange are published on a fixed schedule and apply for defined periods. Using today’s rate on a ticket that was originally issued weeks ago will produce incorrect figures.
For any refund, reissue, or audit, always retrieve the historical rate with the correct date using FQATHAILAND/01JUL0X style entries โ not the default FQA display.
Official Amadeus Documentation
For the authoritative reference on IATA Rates of Exchange and Amadeus fare construction, refer to the Amadeus Altรฉa Suite documentation โ the official source for all Amadeus fare and currency commands including FQA, FQD, FQN, and FQP.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Amadeus FQA Command
What does the Amadeus FQA command do?
The Amadeus FQA command displays IATA Rates of Exchange (IROE) information โ either the general table or rates for a specific country, including historical rates.
How do I retrieve IATA rates for a country?
Use FQAGERMANY or replace the country name with the destination you need. This is the country-specific variation of the Amadeus FQA command.
How do I get historical rates for a past date?
Use the country name followed by the date โ for example FQATHAILAND/01JUL0X โ to display the rate that applied on that date. This is the most valuable form of the Amadeus FQA command for refunds and reissues.
Why do I need the historical rate for refunds?
Because a refund must use the exchange rate that applied when the ticket was originally issued. Using today’s rate would produce an incorrect refund amount and could cause a settlement discrepancy.
Does the Amadeus FQA command change the fare?
No. The Amadeus FQA command is informational only โ it displays the rates but does not modify the fare. The rate is applied manually during fare construction, or automatically by FXP during pricing.
Conclusion
The Amadeus FQA command is the reference tool for IATA Rates of Exchange in Amadeus. Use FQA for the general rates, FQAGERMANY for a specific country, and FQATHAILAND/01JUL0X for historical rates that applied on a past date.
These rates are essential for fare construction, converting NUC fares into the local currency for ticketing, and processing refunds or reissues using the correct historic conversion. Using the wrong rate produces incorrect ticket prices and failed audits โ so always check the applicable IROE before completing any fare calculation.
Paired with FQD, FQN, FQP, and FXP, the Amadeus FQA command completes your fare and currency toolkit and ensures every conversion is accurate โ from the first quote to the final ticket and every refund along the way.
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