Amadeus FXD Master Pricer: Complete Guide to the Best Airfare Commands
FXD (Master Pricer) is one of the most useful Amadeus commands for finding the lowest available fares and alternative flight options. It allows agents to search by date, airline, cabin class, connection points, and more.
Master Pricer returns up to 200 bookable recommendations in seconds, sourcing public, private and corporate fares directly from airlines[reference:0]. Whether you’re searching for a one-way, round-trip or multi-city itinerary, FXD gives you the flexibility to refine your search and present the best options to your customer.
The table below includes the most commonly used FXD entries for daily reservations work.
Most Useful FXD Commands
Below is a quick reference for the most common Amadeus FXD entries. Replace the city codes and dates with your own itinerary.
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
| FXDLHR/D15SEPDXB | Search a one-way flight on a specific date |
| FXDLHR/D15SEPDXB/D25SEPLHR | Search a round-trip itinerary |
| FXD2LHR/D15SEPDXB | Search for 2 passengers |
| FXDLHR/D15SEP/TD0900DXB | Search flights departing after 09:00 |
| FXDLHR/D15SEP/TA1800DXB | Search flights arriving before 18:00 |
| FXDLHR/D15SEPDXB//ABA,QR | Include specific airlines |
| FXDLHR/D15SEPDXB//A-BA | Exclude an airline |
| FXDLHR/D15SEPDXB//A*S | Search SkyTeam airlines only |
| FXDLHR/D15SEPDXB//FN | Display nonstop flights only |
| FXDLHR/D15SEP/XISTDXB | Force a connection through Istanbul |
| FXDLHR/D15SEP/X-ISTDXB | Exclude Istanbul as a connection point |
| FXDLHR/D15SEPDXB//KC | Prefer Business Class |
| FXDLHR/D15SEPDXB//R,U | Search Unifares |
| FXDLHR/D15SEPDXB//PB500 | Search fares below a target price |
| FXDLHR/D15SEPDXB//ADT | Search for an adult passenger |
| FXD | Search using the itinerary stored in the PNR |
| FXD/S2-3 | Search using selected segments only |
| FXD//O | Keep the same origin and destination airports |
| FXD//X | Keep the same connection points |
| FXD//K | Keep the booked cabin class |
| FXZ1 | Book recommendation 1 without creating a TST |
| FXU1 | Book recommendation 1 and create a TST |
| MFXD | Return to the Master Pricer recommendation display |
| MD | Display more recommendations |
Related reading: For a detailed comparison of fare-finding commands across all three GDS platforms, read Amadeus FXD: Essential Commands for Finding the Best Airfare and Galileo FS: Essential Commands for Finding the Best Airfare.
Quick Tips
- Use //FN when the traveller wants direct flights only.
- Use //KC to focus on Business Class options.
- Use //PB when working with a specific budget (e.g., //PB500 for fares below 500).
- Use FXU to rebook the selected recommendation and automatically create a TST.
- Running FXD before repricing can help identify lower fares and better flight alternatives.
Pro tip: Master Pricer is also available through Amadeus Web Services and the Amadeus Selling Platform, with over 1,000 parameters to tune your search engine[reference:1]. For a step-by-step guide on pricing an itinerary, see our Amadeus pricing lesson (FXX, FXP, FXR, FXB).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FXD command in Amadeus?
FXD is the entry for Amadeus Master Pricer, a low-fare search engine that sources public, private and corporate fares directly from airlines. It returns up to 200 bookable recommendations with the lowest available fares and alternative flight options for a given itinerary.
How do I search for a one-way fare in Amadeus FXD?
To search for a one-way fare, enter FXD followed by the origin, departure date and destination. For example:
FXDLHR/D15SEPDXB searches for a one-way flight from London Heathrow to Dubai on 15 September.How do I search for a round-trip fare in Amadeus FXD?
To search for a round-trip fare, enter FXD followed by the origin, outbound date, destination, return date and origin. For example:
FXDLHR/D15SEPDXB/D25SEPLHR searches for a round-trip journey from London to Dubai and back.What does //FN mean in Amadeus FXD?
The
//FN modifier in Amadeus FXD filters the search to display nonstop (direct) flights only. It is useful when the traveller wants to avoid connections. Example: FXDLHR/D15SEPDXB//FN.What is the difference between FXZ and FXU in Amadeus?
FXZ books a selected recommendation without creating a TST. FXU books a selected recommendation and creates a TST. Use FXZ when you need to rebook the itinerary without immediate pricing, and FXU when you need a priced TST stored in the PNR.
How do I book a recommendation from the FXD display?
After running FXD and reviewing the recommendations, use FXZ followed by the recommendation number to book without a TST (e.g.,
FXZ1). To book and create a TST, use FXU followed by the recommendation number (e.g., FXU1).๐ Related Guides
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