The Amadeus FQP command — known as Informative Pricing — is one of the most used cryptic entries in the Amadeus GDS. It returns a full fare quote for a given itinerary, including fare basis, applicable taxes, and total price, without creating a PNR or touching the ticketing queue. This free FQP builder helps travel agents construct the correct syntax in seconds.
What is the Amadeus FQP Command?
FQP stands for Fare Quote Pricing and is part of the Amadeus
informative pricing family. Unlike FXX (which stores a fare in the PNR) or
FQN (negotiated fares), the FQP command only displays the
price. It is completely passive — meaning no PNR is created, no segment is stored, and
no ticket is issued.
Because it does not alter the PNR, FQP is the safest command to use during manual reissues, refund calculations, and pre-sale price comparisons. It is the go-to tool in every refund and reissue workflow because it shows you exactly what the itinerary should price at, at any given moment.
FQP with the /R, option to
override the date of issue, point of sale, currency, or fare family — all without
creating a PNR.
FQP Command Syntax
The general structure of the command is:
FQP<city1>[options]<city2>[options]<city3>…[/global options]
Where every segment follows the pattern departure → options → arrival. Common segment options include:
/A— Airline code (e.g./AEKfor Emirates)/C— Reservation booking class (e.g./CM)/D— Travel date (e.g./D15MAR)/H— Night fare time (e.g./H2300)/B— Fare break point override-— Stopover indicator--— Surface segment indicator---— Combined stopover and surface segment
Merged /R Options
One of the most powerful features of the FQP command is the /R option,
which lets you override fare request parameters. Multiple values can be combined into
a single /R, block, separated by commas. This builder handles this
automatically — you just pick from the dropdowns:
- Date of Issue — e.g.
/R,26MAY26 - Passenger Discount — e.g.
/R,CHor/R,MIL - Point of Sale Override — e.g.
/R,LON - Ticketing City Override — e.g.
/R,.FRA - Currency of Sale — e.g.
/R,FC-USD - Fare Family — e.g.
/R,UP/FF-ECO - Exempt All Taxes —
/R,ET
Example of a fully merged command:
FQPLON/AEK/CM/D15MARSIN/R,26MAY26,CH,FC-USD,UP/FF-ECO
Common FQP Examples
1. One-way informational pricing
FQPLONSIN — prices London to Singapore.
2. Round trip with airline and class
FQPLON/AEK/CM/D15MARSIN/AEK/CM/D22MARLON
3. Stopover pricing
FQPBRSBRU-NCE-BRUBRS — prices with a stopover in Brussels.
4. Surface segment pricing
FQPLONPAR--MADLON — prices with a surface sector between Paris and Madrid.
5. Fare family pricing
FQPMAD/A6X/CY/A6X/CELON/R,UP/FF-ECO
6. Lowest fare only
FQPMIALON/L — returns only the lowest available fare.
FQP in Refund and Reissue Workflows
When performing a manual reissue or a refund calculation,
agents need to know the original fare at the time of issue, the current applicable
fare, and the difference between them. The FQP command is used to
reproduce the original pricing conditions — including the historical date of issue
via /R,<date> — so the reissue penalty and fare difference can be
calculated accurately.
Because FQP does not store anything, it is safe to run as many times as needed while you compare scenarios, test alternative dates, or check the effect of a different fare family.
FQP vs FXX vs FQN vs FQS
| Command | Purpose | PNR Impact |
|---|---|---|
FQP |
Informative Pricing — displays only | None |
FXX |
Stores the pricing and creates a TST | Creates TST |
FQN |
Prices with negotiated fares | None |
FQS |
Displays booking code from last FQP | None |
FQQ |
Displays the ticket image | None |
FQU |
Calculates a fare combination | None |
How to Use This FQP Builder
- Add your segments — pick origin, destination, date, and options.
- Choose an airline and booking class from the dropdowns.
- Set the Date of Issue if you're doing a reissue or refund calculation.
- Optionally add a fare family, currency, or point of sale.
- Toggle Lowest Fare or Mirror Image if needed.
- Copy the generated command and paste it into your Amadeus terminal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FQP command do in Amadeus?
FQP (Informative Pricing) displays a complete fare quote for an itinerary without creating or modifying a PNR. It is used for price comparison, manual reissues, refund calculations, and pre-sale enquiries.
How do I add a date of issue to the FQP command?
Use the /R, option followed by the date in DDMMMYY format, e.g.
FQPLONSIN/R,26MAY26. In the builder, this is the dedicated
"Date of Issue (Ticketing)" field.
Can I use FQP without a PNR?
Yes. FQP is designed to work independently of the PNR. You type the itinerary directly into the command line and Amadeus returns the pricing.
What is the difference between FQP and FXX?
FQP only displays the price. FXX stores the pricing into the PNR as a TST, ready for ticketing. Always use FQP when you don't want to affect the PNR.
How do I price a stopover or a surface segment?
In the "Connection After" dropdown of each segment, choose Stopover (-),
Surface (--), or Stopover + Surface (---).
Can I merge multiple /R options in one FQP command?
Yes. Separate the values with commas after the first /R, — for example
/R,26MAY26,CH,FC-USD. This builder merges them automatically.
What is the Mirror Image (/M) option?
/M displays the price for an open return as a mirror image of the
outbound segment(s). Useful for one-way priced itineraries that will be returned on
the same routing.
Is this FQP builder free?
Yes, it is completely free and runs entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server.
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