Amadeus FXL Command: Guide to Finding Lowest Possible Fare

Pricing commands in Amadeus are not all designed for the same purpose. Some search for a fare the passenger can actually book today, while others search for the theoretical lowest fare that could apply to the itinerary — regardless of whether it is available for sale. The Amadeus FXL command belongs to the second category. It displays the lowest possible fare for an itinerary, even if that fare is not currently bookable. This makes it an informative pricing tool, useful for comparison, quoting benchmarks, and understanding how low the fare could theoretically go.

What Does the Amadeus FXL Command Do?

The Amadeus FXL command searches for the lowest possible fare that can apply to the itinerary. Unlike FXA, the fare displayed by FXL does not have to be available for booking.

This is the key difference: FXL is informative. It shows you what the absolute lowest fare would be under the fare rules, but it does not guarantee that the fare can actually be sold. If you need a bookable fare, use a confirmed pricing command instead.

Amadeus FXL Command — Syntax & Examples

The Amadeus FXL command accepts the same qualifiers as other pricing entries. Here are the three most common variations:

Show the Lowest Fare for the Complete Itinerary

Show the Lowest Fare for a Specific Segment

Show the Lowest Fare for a Specific Passenger

When to Use the Amadeus FXL Command

Use the Amadeus FXL command when you want to identify the absolute lowest possible fare for an itinerary, even if that fare is not currently available for sale. Typical scenarios include:

• Quoting a benchmark price when a customer asks “what is the lowest you can do?”
• Comparing the current available fare against the theoretical lowest fare.
• Reviewing how much lower the fare could be if booking conditions changed.
• Analysing fare structures for corporate or group proposals.
• Confirming the floor price before entering negotiations or applying discounts.
• Preparing informative quotes where the fare does not need to be bookable immediately.

How It Fits Into Your Pricing Workflow

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

1. Retrieve the PNR and confirm the itinerary is complete.
2. Enter FXL to view the lowest possible fare for the whole itinerary.
3. Use FXL/S3 or FXL/P2 for segment or passenger-specific results.
4. Compare the informative result with a confirmed pricing command such as FXP.
5. Decide whether to proceed with the confirmed bookable fare.
6. Price and ticket the itinerary using the appropriate commands.

FXL vs Other Pricing Commands

The Amadeus FXL command is one of several pricing commands. Here is how it relates to the others:

Command	What It Does
FXL	Displays the lowest possible fare — whether or not it is available
FXA	Displays the lowest available fare that is bookable
FXP	Standard pricing command for a new itinerary — stores the TST
FXX	Prices the itinerary without storing a TST
FXR	Reprices an existing itinerary, no TST stored
FXB	Lowest-fare pricing with automatic rebooking and TST storage
FXE / FXF	Informative pricing for the ATC reissue process
FXO / FXQ	Confirmed pricing with TST creation for ATC reissue

The key distinction: The Amadeus FXL command shows the theoretical floor price, while FXA shows what can actually be booked.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Amadeus FXL Command

Conclusion

The Amadeus FXL command is the informative pricing tool that shows the lowest possible fare for an itinerary, whether or not it can actually be booked. Use FXL for the whole itinerary, FXL/S3 for a specific segment, or FXL/P2 for a specific passenger.

Remember that the Amadeus FXL command is not a booking fare — it is a benchmark. When you need a confirmed, bookable fare, switch to FXP, FXR, FXO, or FXQ and create a TST before issuing with TTP.

Paired with TQT, FXP, and TTP, the Amadeus FXL command gives you a complete picture of the fare landscape before you commit to a booking — helping you answer customer questions about the lowest possible price without ever promising something that cannot be sold.