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Amadeus FFDAF Command: Display Frequent Flyer Info

A complete guide to the FFDAF command in Amadeus — how to display frequent flyer information for a specific airline and membership number before adding or verifying a frequent flyer element in a PNR.

Before a frequent flyer number is added to a booking, it helps to see exactly what the airline has on file for that membership. Is the number active? Is the name on the account the same as the name in the PNR? Has the tier status changed? The FFDAF command is the Amadeus entry that answers these questions. It displays the frequent flyer information associated with a specific airline and membership number, giving you the data you need before adding the SSR to the PNR. This guide explains what FFDAF does, its syntax, and when it should be used.

What Does the FFDAF Command Do?

FFDAF is the Amadeus GDS command used to display frequent flyer information for a specific airline and membership number.

Category: Frequent Flyer.

It displays the frequent flyer information associated with the specified airline and membership number.

The command name reflects its structure: FFD is the frequent flyer display entry, and AF is the airline code. So FFDAF displays frequent flyer information for airline AF. The membership number is entered after a hyphen.

Syntax & Example

Display the frequent flyer information for the given membership number:

FFDAF-I990901462

This displays the frequent flyer information for the membership number I990901462 under airline AF. The display confirms the account details held by the airline, which you can then use to verify the number before adding it to the PNR.

When to Use FFDAF

Use FFDAF when you need to check frequent flyer information before adding or verifying a frequent flyer element in a PNR. Typical scenarios include:

Confirming that the membership number a passenger provides is valid and active.
Checking the name registered on the frequent flyer account before adding it to the PNR.
Verifying the tier status of a loyalty member before applying benefits.
Confirming the number before creating the frequent flyer SSR with FFN.
Checking the details before entering a redemption booking with FFR.
Confirming the correct account when a passenger has multiple frequent flyer memberships.
Investigating a discrepancy between the PNR name and the loyalty account name.

How FFDAF Fits Into Your Frequent Flyer Workflow

A typical frequent flyer session using FFDAF might look like this:

Retrieve the PNR with RT and identify the airline operating the flight.
Collect the passenger’s frequent flyer number.
Enter FFDAF-I990901462 or the equivalent entry for the relevant airline, to display the account details.
Verify that the account is active and that the name matches the PNR.
Check that the operating airline has a frequent flyer agreement with the membership airline using VFFD if needed.
Add the frequent flyer SSR with FFN, or create the name and SSR together with FFA.
Verify the SSR appears correctly in the PNR before continuing.

How FFDAF Relates to Other Frequent Flyer Commands

FFDAF → displays frequent flyer information for a specific airline and membership number.
VFFD → displays the frequent flyer agreements between airlines.
FFN → creates a Frequent Flyer SSR for an airline with a partner agreement.
FFA → creates the passenger name and the Frequent Flyer SSR together.
FFR → creates a Frequent Flyer SSR for a redemption journey.

The distinction: FFDAF displays the account details, VFFD displays the agreement between airlines, and FFN, FFA, and FFR create the SSR elements in the PNR.

Important: FFDAF displays the frequent flyer information held by the airline — it does not add anything to the PNR. To create the SSR, use FFN, FFA, or FFR after confirming the account details.

The name on the frequent flyer account must match the passenger name in the PNR. If they differ, the airline may reject the SSR or refuse to credit the miles. Use FFDAF to spot these mismatches before adding the element.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does FFDAF do in Amadeus?

FFDAF displays the frequent flyer information associated with a specific airline and membership number.

What does FFDAF-I990901462 mean?

It displays the frequent flyer information for airline AF using the membership number I990901462.

Does FFDAF add the frequent flyer number to the PNR?

No. FFDAF only displays the information. Use FFN, FFA, or FFR to create the SSR element in the PNR.

Why should I check FFDAF before adding a frequent flyer number?

To confirm that the account is active and that the name on the account matches the passenger name in the PNR. This prevents rejected SSRs and failed mile credits.

How is FFDAF different from VFFD?

VFFD displays the agreements between airlines. FFDAF displays the frequent flyer information for a specific membership number under one airline.

Conclusion

The FFDAF command is the frequent flyer information display tool in Amadeus. Use FFDAF-I990901462 to view the frequent flyer details held by airline AF for the given membership number, confirming that the account is active and that the account name matches the passenger name in the PNR. It is the correct first step before adding a frequent flyer SSR, and it prevents the rejections and mile-crediting problems that occur when a number is entered incorrectly. Always confirm the airline agreement with VFFD, then add the SSR with FFN, create it together with the name using FFA, or record a redemption journey with FFR. Paired with these commands, FFDAF completes your frequent flyer toolkit and ensures every passenger’s loyalty details are handled accurately.