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Amadeus DK Command: Unit & Decimal Conversions

A complete guide to the DK command in Amadeus — how to perform unit, temperature, and decimal conversions directly from the terminal.

Travel involves measurements. Baggage allowances are quoted in kilograms or pounds, distances are given in miles or kilometres, temperatures appear in Celsius or Fahrenheit depending on the destination, and technical references sometimes use decimal or hexadecimal values. Switching to a separate calculator or conversion website mid-booking slows you down and interrupts your workflow. The DK command is the Amadeus entry that solves this. It converts distance, weight, temperature, and decimal values directly inside the terminal, in a single entry. This guide walks through each variation with a working example.

What Does the DK Command Do?

DK is the Amadeus GDS command used to perform unit, temperature, and decimal conversions.

Category: Conversions.

It allows you to quickly convert distance, weight, temperature, and decimal values directly in the Amadeus terminal. The command is a companion to the currency conversion tools — for exchange rates and money conversions, see the GDS currency conversion commands, the GDS calculator guide, the FQC command, the FQA command, and the FQB command.

Distance Conversions

Convert miles to kilometres:

DKMK95

Converts 95 miles to kilometres.

Convert kilometres to miles:

DKKM120

Converts 120 kilometres to miles.

Weight Conversions

Convert pounds to kilograms:

DKPK100

Converts 100 pounds to kilograms — useful when a customer’s baggage allowance is quoted in pounds but they are used to kilograms.

Temperature Conversions

Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit:

DKCF30

Converts 30°C to Fahrenheit — helpful when advising a customer on weather conditions at their destination.

Decimal & Hexadecimal Conversions

Convert decimal to hexadecimal:

DKDH10

Converts the decimal value 10 to hexadecimal. This is used mainly for technical work and troubleshooting, not for everyday bookings.

Quick Reference — Conversion Pairs

MK → Miles to Kilometres
KM → Kilometres to Miles
PK → Pounds to Kilograms
KP → Kilograms to Pounds
CF → Celsius to Fahrenheit
FC → Fahrenheit to Celsius
DH → Decimal to Hexadecimal
HD → Hexadecimal to Decimal

Each pair runs in both directions. Simply enter the two-letter code for the conversion you need, followed by the value to convert.

When to Use DK

Use DK whenever you need a quick unit or decimal conversion directly from the Amadeus terminal. Typical scenarios include:

Converting a baggage allowance quoted in pounds to kilograms for a customer.
Converting a distance in miles to kilometres for a rental car or route enquiry.
Checking temperatures at a destination in the unit the customer understands.
Explaining flight or airport distances in a unit the customer prefers.
Performing technical decimal or hexadecimal conversions during troubleshooting.
Supporting a customer with a range of unit questions during a booking.
Avoiding the need for a separate calculator or external tool mid-booking.

How DK Fits Into Your PNR Management Workflow

A typical session using DK might look like this:

Retrieve the PNR with RT or open availability with AN.
When a customer asks a unit question, enter the appropriate DK entry — for example DKPK100 or DKMK95.
Note the result and continue with the booking.
Add the relevant details to the PNR — for example baggage allowances with TTI or a remark with RM.
Continue with pricing, ticketing, or any other required step.

How DK Relates to Other Conversion Commands

DK → converts distance, weight, temperature, and decimal values.
FQC → converts currencies and retrieves historical exchange rates.
FQA → displays IATA Rates of Exchange for a country.
FQB → displays bankers’ selling and buying rates.
GDS currency conversion commands → complete guide to money conversion in Amadeus, Sabre, and Galileo.
GDS calculator guide → an overview of the calculation and conversion tools available in the GDS.

The distinction matters: DK handles physical units and decimals, while FQC, FQA, and FQB handle currency and exchange rates. Together, they cover every conversion an agent needs during a booking session.

Important: The DK command performs conversions using standard mathematical values. It does not retrieve airline-specific baggage rules or destination information — it simply converts the number you enter.

If you need to confirm a specific airline’s baggage allowance in a particular unit, check the fare rules or the airline’s policy first, and then use DK to convert the value if the customer prefers a different unit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the DK command do in Amadeus?

DK converts distance, weight, temperature, and decimal values directly in the Amadeus terminal.

What does DKMK95 mean?

It converts 95 miles to kilometres. The MK indicates miles to kilometres.

What does DKPK100 mean?

It converts 100 pounds to kilograms. The PK indicates pounds to kilograms.

What does DKCF30 mean?

It converts 30°C to Fahrenheit. The CF indicates Celsius to Fahrenheit.

Can DK convert currencies?

No. Use FQC for currency conversion, and see the GDS currency conversion commands guide for a full overview.

Does DK convert between all units?

DK supports the specific conversion pairs listed in the article — miles/kilometres, pounds/kilograms, Celsius/Fahrenheit, and decimal/hexadecimal. It is not a universal unit converter.

Conclusion

The DK command is the unit and measurement conversion tool in Amadeus. Use DKMK95 to convert miles to kilometres, DKKM120 for kilometres to miles, DKPK100 for pounds to kilograms, DKCF30 for Celsius to Fahrenheit, and DKDH10 for decimal to hexadecimal. It saves time by removing the need for a separate calculator and keeps the whole booking session in one place. Remember that DK converts units only — for currency conversions use FQC and the related exchange rate commands. Paired with the GDS currency conversion commands, the GDS calculator guide, FQA, and FQB, the DK command completes your conversion toolkit and keeps every measurement answer accurate and immediate.