A complete guide to the DO command in Amadeus โ how to display detailed flight information for a specific flight, date, or PNR segment, including departure and arrival details.
Flight information changes constantly. Aircraft types are substituted, departure times are adjusted, terminals are reassigned, and equipment details are updated by the airline โ sometimes within hours of departure. When an agent needs to confirm the exact details of a specific flight, the standard availability display is not always enough. The DO command is the Amadeus entry that provides this. It displays detailed flight information based on a flight number, departure or arrival time, date, or segment number. This guide walks through each major DO variation with a working example, and explains when to use it.
What Does the DO Command Do?
DO is the Amadeus GDS command used to display detailed flight information for a specific flight, date, or PNR segment.
Category: Flight Information.
It provides flight information based on a flight number, departure/arrival time, date, or segment number.
The DO command is a research and verification tool. It confirms aircraft type, terminal information, actual times, and other schedule details without needing to open an availability display or retrieve the full PNR. It works on the current date by default, and accepts a date, a time, or a PNR segment number for more precise lookups.
Flight Information for Today
Displays flight information for LH147 on the current date:
DOLH147
This displays detailed information for LH147 on todayโs date โ the fastest way to check a flight when the customer is travelling today and you need to confirm the schedule details.
Specific Flight & Date
Displays information for LH127 on 11 April:
DOLH127/11APR
Use the date format at the end of the entry to check a flight on a specific day. This is useful before booking a flight on a future date โ you can verify the aircraft, the schedule, and the terminal before selling the segment with SS.
By Approximate Departure Time
Displays flight information for flights departing at approximately 09:30 on 10 July:
DOSK0930/D/10JUL
This displays flight information for SK (SAS) flights departing around 09:30 on 10 July. The /D option specifies a departure-time search. Use it when the customer remembers the time they want to fly but not the specific flight number.
By Approximate Arrival Time
Displays flight information for flights arriving at approximately 09:30 on 10 July:
DOSK0930/A/10JUL
The /A option specifies an arrival-time search. Use it when the customer knows when they want to arrive rather than when they want to depart โ common for business travellers with meetings scheduled on arrival day.
PNR Segment Lookups
Display flight information for segment 1 in the PNR:
DO1
Display flight information for segments 1 and 4:
DO1,4
Display flight information for segments 1 through 4:
DO1-4
Display flight information for the second flight of a connecting itinerary:
DO1/2
This displays flight information for the second leg of the connection that starts on line 1. Use it to verify the connecting flight without having to display the whole itinerary.
When to Use DO
Use DO when you need detailed information about a specific flight or PNR segment, including departure and arrival details. Typical scenarios include:
- Confirming the aircraft type or equipment before booking a flight.
- Checking the terminal for departure or arrival to advise the passenger.
- Verifying the schedule of a flight on a future date before selling it.
- Finding a flight when only the approximate departure time is known.
- Finding a flight when only the approximate arrival time is known.
- Checking the details of a segment already in the PNR before ticketing.
- Confirming the connecting flight details on a multi-leg itinerary.
How DO Fits Into Your PNR Management Workflow
A typical session using DO might look like this:
- Retrieve the PNR with RT or display availability for the route.
- Identify the flight number or segment you need to check.
- Enter the appropriate DO entry โ
DOLH147,DOLH127/11APR, orDO1for a segment in the PNR. - Review the flight details โ aircraft, terminal, and schedule information.
- Check the connecting time with DM if the itinerary includes a connection.
- Review the full itinerary with RTIM and check married segments with RTAM.
- Proceed to book the segment with SS, or price and issue the itinerary with FXP.
How DO Relates to Other Flight Information Commands
- DO โ displays detailed flight information by flight, date, time, or segment.
- DM โ displays the minimum connecting time for a connection.
- RTSVC โ displays flight service information for the flights in the current PNR.
- RTIM โ displays the full itinerary with married segment indicators.
- RTAM โ displays only the segments with married segment indicators.
- RT โ retrieves the full PNR.
- RH โ displays the PNR history, including schedule changes.
The distinction: DO verifies a specific flight; DM verifies connection times; RTSVC shows services; RTIM and RTAM display the itinerary. Use DO when you need to confirm a flight detail before booking or before advising the customer.
Important: Flight details shown by DO are the airlineโs current schedule at the time of the display. Aircraft substitutions, terminal changes, and schedule updates can occur at any time โ including within hours of departure. Always check with the customerโs preferred flight details close to the travel date.
For an itinerary already in the PNR, use RTIM to see the full booking structure, and use DO1 or DO1-4 to check the details of a specific segment before ticketing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the DO command do in Amadeus?
DO displays detailed flight information for a specific flight, date, time, or PNR segment, including departure and arrival details.
What does DOLH147 mean?
It displays flight information for LH147 on the current date. Add a date such as /11APR for a specific date.
How do I check a flight by approximate departure time?
Use DOSK0930/D/10JUL โ the /D specifies a departure-time search.
How do I check a flight by approximate arrival time?
Use DOSK0930/A/10JUL โ the /A specifies an arrival-time search.
How do I check a flight that is already in my PNR?
Use DO1 for segment 1, DO1,4 for segments 1 and 4, or DO1-4 for a range.
How do I check a connecting flight only?
Use DO1/2 to display the second leg of the connection that starts on line 1.
Conclusion
The DO command is the flight information display tool in Amadeus. Use DOLH147 for a flight today, DOLH127/11APR for a specific date, DOSK0930/D/10JUL or DOSK0930/A/10JUL when only a departure or arrival time is known, and DO1, DO1,4, or DO1-4 to check segments already in the PNR. It confirms aircraft type, terminal, and schedule details before you book, advise the customer, or issue the ticket. Because flight details change frequently, use DO close to the travel date whenever the customer needs certainty. Paired with DM for minimum connecting times, RTSVC for service information, RTIM and RTAM for itinerary review, SS for booking, and FXP for pricing, the DO command completes your flight information toolkit and keeps every itinerary based on verified, current details.
Focus Keywords
- DO command
- Amadeus DO
- flight information Amadeus
- DOLH147
- DOLH127/11APR
- DOSK0930/D
- DOSK0930/A
- DO1 PNR segment
- flight details Amadeus
- DM command