Amadeus FQM โ Calculate Mileage & Surcharge
A complete guide to the Amadeus FQM command โ how to calculate itinerary mileage and display mileage surcharge information for a route or city pair.
โก Key Takeaways
- FQM calculates total itinerary mileage โ the foundation of any mileage-based fare construction.
- Use
FQMPARSTOLONDELBOMSINto measure the total mileage of a complex multi-city routing. - Use
FQM*LONLAXto display the mileage surcharge table for a specific city pair. - A surcharge applies only when mileage exceeds the permitted limit for the fare.
- Essential for constructed fares, open-jaw itineraries, and routings with surface sectors.
Mileage plays a direct role in fare construction. When a journey exceeds the permitted mileage for a given fare, a mileage surcharge may apply, and the fare must be adjusted accordingly. The Amadeus FQM command is the Amadeus tool that calculates the total mileage for an itinerary and displays the applicable mileage surcharge table. It is essential for accurate fare construction on complex routings, for checking whether a routing falls inside or outside the permitted mileage, and for verifying surcharge percentages before quoting a fare.
What Does the Amadeus FQM Command Do?
FQM is the Amadeus GDS command used to calculate itinerary mileage and display mileage surcharge information.
Category: Mileage & Mileage Surcharge.
The Amadeus FQM command allows you to calculate the total mileage for an itinerary and check the applicable mileage surcharge table.
This matters most for constructed fares, open-jaw itineraries, and any routing that includes surface sectors. In those cases, the mileage surcharge can significantly affect the final price, and FQM is the correct way to verify it.
Amadeus FQM Command โ Calculate Itinerary Mileage
The most common use of the Amadeus FQM command is measuring the total mileage of a multi-stop routing. This is the first step before deciding whether a surcharge applies.
Calculate the mileage for a complete itinerary:
FQMPARSTOLONDELBOMSINThis calculates the mileage for the complete itinerary: Paris โ Stockholm โ London โ Delhi โ Bombay โ Singapore. Each city pair is measured using the standard mileage values, and the total is displayed so you can compare it against the permitted mileage for the fare.
Use the Amadeus FQM command whenever a routing contains multiple stops, surface sectors, or an open-jaw โ exactly the situations where mileage-based fare construction is required.
Amadeus FQM Command โ Display Mileage Surcharge Table
Once you know the mileage exceeds the permitted limit, the Amadeus FQM command also displays the surcharge table for the specific city pair โ showing exactly which percentage to apply.
Display the mileage surcharge table for a specific route:
FQM*LONLAXThis displays the mileage surcharge table for the LondonโLos Angeles route. The table shows the permitted mileage bands and the corresponding surcharge percentage that applies if the journey exceeds those bands.
For example, a routing that exceeds the permitted mileage by 5%, 10%, or more will fall into a specific surcharge band, and the applicable percentage is added to the fare.
Amadeus FQM Command โ Quick Reference Table
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
FQMPARSTOLONDELBOMSIN |
Calculates total mileage for a multi-city itinerary |
FQM*LONLAX |
Displays the mileage surcharge table for a city pair |
When to Use the Amadeus FQM Command
Use the Amadeus FQM command when you need to calculate flight mileage or check mileage surcharge information for an itinerary. Typical scenarios include:
- Constructing a fare where the routing exceeds the permitted mileage.
- Checking whether a specific routing falls inside or outside the mileage limits.
- Verifying the surcharge percentage before quoting a constructed fare.
- Reviewing a surface sector or open-jaw itinerary where mileage rules apply.
- Confirming the mileage between two cities for a reference or comparison.
- Supporting a fare construction decision when choosing between routings.
How It Fits Into Your Fare Construction Workflow
A typical fare construction session using the Amadeus FQM command might look like this:
- Display the available fares with FQD.
- Review the fare rules with FQN.
- Calculate the mileage for the itinerary with
FQMPARSTOLONDELBOMSIN. - If the mileage exceeds the permitted level, display the surcharge table with
FQM*LONLAX. - Apply the correct surcharge percentage in the fare calculation.
- Price the itinerary with
FQPor FXP. - Review the resulting TST with
TQTbefore ticketing.
How the Amadeus FQM Command Relates to Other Fare and Mileage Commands
The Amadeus FQM command is part of the fare and mileage toolkit in Amadeus. Here is how it relates to the others:
- FQM โ calculates itinerary mileage and displays the mileage surcharge table.
- 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 or location.
- FQP โ creates a fare quote based on specified criteria.
- FXP โ standard pricing of a booked itinerary with TST creation.
- TTK / TTI โ update fare, tax, and mileage elements in a manual TST.
The key distinction: the Amadeus FQM command tells you the mileage and the surcharge โ it never changes the fare itself. The surcharge is applied manually during fare construction, then confirmed through FQP or FXP.
Tip โ Check Permitted Mileage First
The mileage surcharge only applies when the itinerary exceeds the permitted mileage for the fare. Always check the permitted mileage first โ if the routing is inside the limit, no surcharge applies and no further calculation is needed.
When building a manual TST, remember that mileage-related elements can also be adjusted with TTI and TTK if the fare calculation needs to be corrected.
Official Amadeus Documentation
For the authoritative reference on mileage calculation and Amadeus fare construction, refer to the Amadeus Altรฉa Suite documentation โ the official source for all Amadeus mileage and fare commands including FQM, FQD, FQN, and FQP.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Amadeus FQM Command
What does the Amadeus FQM command do?
The Amadeus FQM command calculates the total mileage for an itinerary and displays mileage surcharge information for a route or city pair.
How do I calculate mileage for an itinerary?
Enter FQM followed by the routing in city or airport codes โ for example FQMPARSTOLONDELBOMSIN. This is the standard form of the Amadeus FQM command.
How do I check the mileage surcharge table?
Use FQM*LONLAX, replacing the city pair with the route you need. The table displays the permitted mileage bands and the applicable surcharge percentages.
When does a mileage surcharge apply?
It applies when the itinerary mileage exceeds the permitted mileage for the fare. The surcharge percentage depends on how far the mileage goes beyond the limit โ always verify with the Amadeus FQM command before quoting.
Does the Amadeus FQM command change the fare?
No. The Amadeus FQM command is informative only โ it calculates mileage and displays surcharge tables but does not modify the fare. The surcharge is applied manually during fare construction.
Conclusion
The Amadeus FQM command is the mileage calculation tool in Amadeus. Use FQMPARSTOLONDELBOMSIN to calculate the total mileage for an itinerary, and FQM*LONLAX to display the mileage surcharge table for a specific route.
It matters most for constructed fares, open-jaw itineraries, and routings with surface sectors, where the mileage surcharge can significantly change the price. Always compare the calculated mileage against the permitted mileage for the fare, and apply the correct surcharge percentage if the routing exceeds it.
Paired with FQD, FQN, FQP, and FXP, the Amadeus FQM command ensures every constructed fare is priced accurately and every mileage surcharge is correctly applied โ from the first routing decision to the final ticket.
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