Amadeus FQN Command: Complete Fare Rules & Notes Guide

Finding a fare with FQD is only the first step. Before you can quote it to a customer, book it, or price it, you need to know what conditions come with it — is it refundable, when must the ticket be issued, what routing is allowed, which flights can be used, and are there seasonal restrictions. The Amadeus FQN command is the entry that displays all of this. It allows you to view the rules and conditions attached to a fare, including fare categories, routing, transfers, flight applications, and airline-specific information.

What Does the Amadeus FQN Command Do?

The Amadeus FQN command allows you to view the rules and conditions attached to a fare, including fare categories, routing, transfers, flight applications, and airline-specific information.

The FQN entry is normally used after a fare display with FQD. Each fare displayed on a specific line number can be examined in detail, category by category.

Amadeus FQN Command — Fare Note by Line Number

The most common form of the Amadeus FQN command references the fare by its display line number. This is the fastest way to go from a list of fares to the specific rule you need.

Amadeus FQN Command — Fare Note Categories

Fare rules are organised into categories. The Amadeus FQN command lets you either list all the categories or request a specific one directly. Always request the list first so you know which category codes are available.

Amadeus FQN Command — Airline Informational Note

Some fare conditions are not part of the general rule but live in a separate airline informational note. The Amadeus FQN command accesses these by airline code and note number.

Amadeus FQN Command — Fare Note by Number

When you already know the fare note number from a previous display or from the airline’s documentation, the Amadeus FQN command accepts it directly.

Amadeus FQN Command — Routing & Flight Application

Routing restrictions and flight application rules are often buried in the fare rule. The Amadeus FQN command has dedicated entries to pull these up directly.

When to Use the Amadeus FQN Command

Use the Amadeus FQN command after displaying fares with FQD when you need to check the fare rules, restrictions, routing, applicable categories, or other conditions before booking or pricing a fare. Typical scenarios include:

• Checking whether a fare is refundable or non-refundable before quoting it.
• Confirming the ticketing deadline or advance purchase requirement.
• Verifying the permitted routing and any transfer restrictions.
• Checking which flights the fare can be applied to.
• Reviewing the seasonal validity or blackout dates for a fare.
• Accessing airline informational notes for carrier-specific conditions.
• Comparing rules between two competing fares on the same route.

How It Fits Into Your Pricing Workflow

A typical pricing session using the Amadeus FQN command might look like this:

1. Display available fares with FQDHELNYC or a similar city-pair entry.
2. Identify the fare line you want to examine.
3. Enter FQN04 to display the fare note or rule for that line.
4. Use FQN6*LIST to list all available categories.
5. Request a specific category with FQN1*MX.
6. Check routing with FQN4*RG if routing restrictions are important.
7. Once the rules are confirmed, proceed with booking and pricing using FXP.

Amadeus FQN Command — Quick Reference Table

How the Amadeus FQN Command Relates to Other Fare Commands

The Amadeus FQN command is part of the fare research toolkit in Amadeus. Here is how it relates to the others:

• FQD → displays available fares between cities or for specific airlines.
• FQN → displays the fare notes, rules, categories, and routing for a specific fare.
• FQP → creates a fare quote based on specified criteria.
• FXP → standard pricing of a booked itinerary with TST creation.
• FXR → repricing of an existing itinerary.
• FQN*LIST → lists all the categories available for the fare note.

The key distinction: The Amadeus FQN command shows you the conditions attached to a fare. FQD shows you the fares, FXP prices a booking, and FQN tells you whether the fare is actually usable for your specific case.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Amadeus FQN Command

Conclusion

The Amadeus FQN command is the fare-rule research tool in Amadeus. Use FQN04 to display the rule for a fare on a specific line, FQN6*LIST to list all available categories, FQN1*MX for a specific paragraph, FQNCX/0002 for airline informational notes, and FQN4*RG or FQN8*RT for routing and flight application details.

Reading the fare rules before quoting prevents surprises for the customer and mistakes at ticketing time. The Amadeus FQN command gives you the fine print — refundability, ticketing deadlines, routing restrictions, seasonal validity, and carrier-specific notes — in one place.

Paired with FQD, FQP, and FXP, the Amadeus FQN command completes the fare research process and ensures every booking is based on a full understanding of the fare conditions — from the first quote to the final ticket issuance.