A complete guide to the AN command in Amadeus โ how to display, filter, and refine flight availability between two cities by date, time, airline, booking class, cabin, connections, and alliance preferences.
Availability is where every booking begins. Before a segment can be sold, a fare quoted, or a ticket issued, the agent must see which flights operate on a route, at what times, in which classes, and how many seats are available. The AN command is the Amadeus entry that handles this. It displays flight availability between two cities, and its variations allow you to filter the display by date, time, airline, booking class, cabin, connection point, alliance, or display preference. This guide walks through each major AN variation with a working example and explains when to use it.
What Does the AN Command Do?
AN is the Amadeus GDS command used to display flight availability between two cities.
Category: Availability.
Use AN and its variations when you need to search and filter flight availability by date, time, airline, booking class, cabin, connection point, alliance, or display preferences.
Once you have identified the flight, sell the segment with SS. If you need to modify or refresh the availability display without retyping the full request, use the AC command to adjust fields or the ACR command to redisplay for another date.
Neutral Availability
Display flight availability from CDG to LHR on 19 October at 09:00:
AN19OCTCDGLHR0900This is the standard availability request. It displays all flights operating from CDG to LHR on 19 October, starting from approximately 09:00, showing all carriers and all bookable classes.
Use this format whenever you need to see the full picture before narrowing the search with filters.
Minimum Availability
Display the minimum availability for LHR:
ANLHRThe minimum availability format displays only the flights where at least one seat is available in at least one class. It filters out flights with no availability at all, giving you a shorter, more useful list when the initial display is long.
Availability by Departure Time
Display availability based on a specific departure time:
AD15AUGFRACPH0800This displays flights departing from Frankfurt (FRA) to Copenhagen (CPH) on 15 August starting from approximately 08:00. The AD variation focuses specifically on departure times, ideal when the customer has a preferred window to fly.
Availability by Arrival Time
Display availability based on a specific arrival time:
AA20JULLHRMAD1600This displays flights from Heathrow (LHR) to Madrid (MAD) on 20 July, arriving at approximately 16:00. The AA variation focuses on arrival times โ useful when the customer needs to be at a destination by a specific hour, or when there is a meeting or event to attend.
Availability by Elapsed Flying Time
Display availability based on elapsed flying time:
AE15MARCDGLON0800This displays flights from CDG to London on 15 March, from approximately 08:00, sorted or filtered by elapsed flying time. The AE variation is useful when the customer wants the shortest journey โ for example comparing a direct flight against a connection that takes much longer.
Airline & Booking Class Options
Display availability for a specific airline:
AN19JUNLHRMAD0800/AIBThis filters the display to show only flights operated by Iberia (IB). Use it when the customer has a preferred airline, is a member of a specific loyalty programme, or is booking under a corporate agreement.
Display availability excluding a specific airline:
AN19JUNLHRMAD0800/A-IBThis excludes Iberia from the display. Use it when the customer does not want to travel with a specific carrier โ for example after a bad experience or due to a company policy restriction.
Display availability for a specific booking class:
AN19DECROMGVA1600/CYThis shows availability in class Y only. Use it when the customer requires a specific class โ for example economy, premium, or business โ and you want to see only the flights that have space in that cabin.
Display availability requiring a specific number of seats:
AN15MAYCDGNCE0800/B8This shows only flights with at least 8 seats available. Use it when booking for a group or family where a specific number of seats must be confirmed together.
Connection Options
Display availability using a specific connecting point:
AN13MAYNCEMIA1200/XCDGThis shows flights from Nice to Miami connecting via CDG. Use it when you want to see options that route through a specific hub โ for example a city where the customer has a stopover or a preferred transfer point.
Display availability excluding a specific connecting point:
AN13MAYNCEMIA1200/X-CDGThis excludes connections via CDG. Use it when the customer does not want to transfer through a particular city โ for example due to weather risks, visa requirements, or a previous bad experience at that hub.
Display availability showing online connections:
AN19MAYZRHJFK0800/OThis shows only flights where both legs of a connection are operated by the same airline โ known as online connections. Online connections typically offer smoother transfers and simpler ticketing.
Other Useful Availability Commands
Display availability for a 7-day period:
AN/20JUNDUSMIAThis displays a seven-day window of availability from Dรผsseldorf to Miami. Use it when the customer is flexible on dates and wants to see the best options across a week.
Display availability by day of the week:
ANMO/CDGLHRThis displays availability by day of the week โ in this example for Monday flights between CDG and LHR. Use it when a customer wants to fly on a specific day of the week rather than a specific date.
Display Star Alliance availability:
AN*A15DECAMSBKKThis displays availability for flights operated by Star Alliance carriers between Amsterdam and Bangkok on 15 December. Use it when a customer is loyal to an alliance or when a corporate policy requires a specific alliance.
Display oneworld availability:
AN*O19NOVBRUMIAThis displays availability for oneworld carriers between Brussels and Miami on 19 November.
Display carrier-preferred availability:
ANAF13MAYPARLONThis displays availability for Air France between Paris and London on 13 May, sorted or prioritised according to the carrierโs preference.
Display dual-city pair availability:
AN23SEPCDGLHR*25SEPThis displays outbound and return availability side by side โ CDGโLHR on 23 September and the return on 25 September. Use it when the customer is planning a round-trip and wants to compare both legs at once.
When to Use AN
Use AN and its variations when you need to search and filter flight availability by date, time, airline, booking class, cabin, connection point, alliance, or display preferences. Typical scenarios include:
- Opening an availability search for a new booking.
- Filtering availability to a preferred airline or alliance.
- Checking availability in a specific booking class or cabin.
- Searching for flights by departure or arrival time window.
- Finding the shortest journey by elapsed flying time.
- Confirming that enough seats are available for a group.
- Displaying connections via a specific hub or excluding unwanted hubs.
- Comparing outbound and return availability with a dual-city pair display.
- Checking availability across a 7-day window or by day of the week.
How AN Fits Into Your PNR Management Workflow
A typical booking session using AN might look like this:
- Create the PNR with NM and add the passengers.
- Open availability with
AN19OCTCDGLHR0900or an appropriate variation. - Filter or refine the search โ for example
/AIBfor a preferred airline or/CYfor a specific class. - Use AC to modify the display or ACR to redisplay for another date or time.
- Check the flight details with DO if needed.
- Sell the chosen segment with SS.
- Check the connection time with DM if the journey involves a transfer.
- Add contact details with AP, ticketing arrangement with TK, and any SSRs with SR.
- Price the booking with FXP and save with ER or ET.
How AN Relates to Other Availability and Flight Information Commands
- AN / AD / AA / AE โ display flight availability between two cities.
- AC โ modifies an existing availability display.
- ACR โ redisplays availability for the same or a different date.
- SS โ sells confirmed flight segments from availability.
- DO โ displays detailed flight information for a specific flight.
- DM โ displays the minimum connecting time for a connection.
- TN โ displays flight timetables between two cities.
- SN โ displays flight schedules between two cities.
The distinction matters: AN shows availability (what can be booked now); TN and SN show timetables and schedules (what operates on a route); AC and ACR modify and redisplay availability; SS sells the segment once you have chosen it.
Important: Availability changes continuously. The seats shown on an availability display are current at the time of the display, but can be taken within minutes. If a customer confirms a flight, sell the segment promptly with SS to avoid losing the space.
Some filters โ such as airline restrictions, class restrictions, or specific seat requirements โ may return fewer flights than the neutral display. If the results are empty, relax the filter or open a new neutral search to see all options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the AN command do in Amadeus?
AN displays flight availability between two cities, with variations to filter by date, time, airline, class, cabin, connection point, alliance, or display preference.
What does AN19OCTCDGLHR0900 mean?
It displays availability from CDG to LHR on 19 October, starting from approximately 09:00.
How do I filter availability by airline?
Use /A followed by the airline code, for example AN19JUNLHRMAD0800/AIB for Iberia. Add a minus sign to exclude: /A-IB.
How do I check availability for a group?
Use /B8 to require a specific number of seats, for example AN15MAYCDGNCE0800/B8 for 8 seats.
How do I see availability for a whole week?
Use the 7-day search option, for example AN/20JUNDUSMIA.
How do I check Star Alliance or oneworld availability?
Use AN*A for Star Alliance or AN*O for oneworld โ for example AN*A15DECAMSBKK.
How is AN different from TN or SN?
AN shows availability โ what is bookable now, in specific classes. TN and SN show what operates on a route, without availability.
Conclusion
The AN command family is the availability tool in Amadeus. Use AN19OCTCDGLHR0900 for a neutral availability display, AD15AUGFRACPH0800 or AA20JULLHRMAD1600 to search by departure or arrival time, and AE15MARCDGLON0800 to search by elapsed flying time. Filter by airline with /AIB or /A-IB, by class with /CY, by seat count with /B8, by connection with /XCDG or /O, by alliance with AN*A or AN*O, and use the 7-day, day-of-week, carrier-preferred, or dual-city formats for more advanced searches. Availability is the starting point of every booking, and getting the search right saves time and prevents errors later. Paired with AC for modifying the display, ACR for redisplaying it, SS for selling segments, DO for flight details, DM for connecting times, and TN and SN for schedule research, the AN command completes your availability toolkit and keeps every search fast, filtered, and accurate.
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- AN command
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- AC command
