A complete guide to the FQM command in Amadeus โ how to calculate itinerary mileage and display mileage surcharge information for a route or city pair.
Mileage plays a direct role in fare construction. When a journey exceeds the permitted mileage for a given fare, a mileage surcharge may apply, and the fare must be adjusted accordingly. The FQM command is the Amadeus tool that calculates the total mileage for an itinerary and displays the applicable mileage surcharge table. It is essential for accurate fare construction on complex routings, for checking whether a routing falls inside or outside the permitted mileage, and for verifying surcharge percentages before quoting a fare. This guide explains what FQM does, the syntax for each variation, and when it should be used.
What Does the FQM Command Do?
FQM is the Amadeus GDS command used to calculate itinerary mileage and display mileage surcharge information.
Category: Mileage & Mileage Surcharge.
It allows you to calculate the total mileage for an itinerary and check the applicable mileage surcharge table.
This matters most for constructed fares, open-jaw itineraries, and any routing that includes surface sectors. In those cases, the mileage surcharge can significantly affect the final price, and FQM is the correct way to verify it.
Calculate Itinerary Mileage
Enter the command followed by the routing in city or airport codes:
FQMPARSTOLONDELBOMSINThis calculates the mileage for the complete itinerary: Paris โ Stockholm โ London โ Delhi โ Bombay โ Singapore. Each city pair is measured using the standard mileage values, and the total is displayed so you can compare it against the permitted mileage for the fare.
Use it whenever a routing contains multiple stops, surface sectors, or an open-jaw โ exactly the situations where mileage-based fare construction is required.
Display Mileage Surcharge Table
To display the mileage surcharge table for a specific route:
FQM*LONLAXThis displays the mileage surcharge table for the LondonโLos Angeles route. The table shows the permitted mileage bands and the corresponding surcharge percentage that applies if the journey exceeds those bands.
For example, a routing that exceeds the permitted mileage by 5%, 10%, or more will fall into a specific surcharge band, and the applicable percentage is added to the fare.
When to Use FQM
Use FQM when you need to calculate flight mileage or check mileage surcharge information for an itinerary. Typical scenarios include:
- Constructing a fare where the routing exceeds the permitted mileage.
- Checking whether a specific routing falls inside or outside the mileage limits.
- Verifying the surcharge percentage before quoting a constructed fare.
- Reviewing a surface sector or open-jaw itinerary where mileage rules apply.
- Confirming the mileage between two cities for a reference or comparison.
- Supporting a fare construction decision when choosing between routings.
How FQM Fits Into Your Fare Construction Workflow
A typical fare construction session using FQM might look like this:
- Display the available fares with
FQD. - Review the fare rules with
FQN. - Calculate the mileage for the itinerary with
FQMPARSTOLONDELBOMSIN. - If the mileage exceeds the permitted level, display the surcharge table with
FQM*LONLAX. - Apply the correct surcharge percentage in the fare calculation.
- Price the itinerary with
FQPorFXP. - Review the resulting TST with
TQTbefore ticketing.
How FQM Relates to Other Fare and Mileage Commands
- FQM โ calculates itinerary mileage and displays the mileage surcharge table.
- FQD โ displays available fares between cities or for specific airlines.
- FQN โ displays fare notes, rules, categories, and routing information.
- FQNTAX โ displays general tax information for a country or location.
- FQP โ creates a fare quote based on specified criteria.
- FXP โ standard pricing of a booked itinerary with TST creation.
- TTK / TTI โ update fare, tax, and mileage elements in a manual TST.
Tip: The mileage surcharge only applies when the itinerary exceeds the permitted mileage for the fare. Always check the permitted mileage first โ if the routing is inside the limit, no surcharge applies and no further calculation is needed.
When building a manual TST, remember that mileage-related elements can also be adjusted with TTI and TTK if the fare calculation needs to be corrected.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does FQM do in Amadeus?
FQM calculates the total mileage for an itinerary and displays mileage surcharge information for a route.
How do I calculate mileage for an itinerary?
Enter FQM followed by the routing in city or airport codes, for example FQMPARSTOLONDELBOMSIN.
How do I check the mileage surcharge table?
Use FQM*LONLAX, replacing the city pair with the route you need.
When does a mileage surcharge apply?
It applies when the itinerary mileage exceeds the permitted mileage for the fare. The surcharge percentage depends on how far the mileage goes beyond the limit.
Conclusion
The FQM command is the mileage calculation tool in Amadeus. Use FQMPARSTOLONDELBOMSIN to calculate the total mileage for an itinerary, and FQM*LONLAX to display the mileage surcharge table for a specific route. It matters most for constructed fares, open-jaw itineraries, and routings with surface sectors, where the mileage surcharge can significantly change the price. Always compare the calculated mileage against the permitted mileage for the fare, and apply the correct surcharge percentage if the routing exceeds it. Paired with FQD, FQN, FQP, and FXP, the FQM command ensures every constructed fare is priced accurately and every mileage surcharge is correctly applied.
