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Amadeus FXA Command: Lowest Applicable Fares

A complete guide to the FXA command in Amadeus — how to display a list of the lowest applicable fares for an itinerary without automatically rebooking the segments.

Not every customer is satisfied with the first fare they are offered. Often the most valuable service an agent can provide is to check whether a lower fare exists for the same itinerary — without changing the booking, without losing the current seats, and without committing to anything. The FXA command is designed for exactly this. It displays the available lower fare options for the booked itinerary without automatically rebooking the segments, allowing you to compare fares before deciding whether a change is worth making. This guide explains what FXA does, the syntax, and when it should be used.

What Does the FXA Command Do?

FXA is the Amadeus GDS command used to request a list of the lowest applicable fares for an itinerary.

Category: Informative Pricing.

The FXA command displays the available lower fare options for the booked itinerary without automatically rebooking the segments. It allows you to compare lower fares before deciding whether to rebook.

This makes FXA a safe and informative step. The itinerary, seats, and current fare remain exactly as they are — FXA only shows what other, lower fares might be available for the same routing and dates.

Syntax & Examples

Request a list of the lowest applicable fares for the itinerary:

FXA

This requests a list of the lowest applicable fares for the itinerary.

Request the lowest applicable fares for a specific segment:

FXA/S3

This requests the lowest applicable fares for segment 3.

Request the lowest applicable fares for a specific passenger:

FXA/P2

This requests the lowest applicable fares for passenger 2.

When to Use FXA

Use FXA when you want to check and compare lower applicable fares for an itinerary before making any rebooking or final pricing decision. Typical scenarios include:

A customer asks whether a cheaper fare is available for the same itinerary.
Reviewing options before confirming the current booking.
Comparing fares across different booking classes on the same routing.
Checking whether a lower fare is bookable before deciding to rebook.
Providing a range of fare options in a quote or proposal.
Confirming that the fare already booked is competitive.

How FXA Fits Into Your Pricing Workflow

A typical pricing session using FXA might look like this:

Retrieve the PNR and confirm the itinerary is complete.
Enter FXA to view the lowest applicable fares for the whole itinerary.
Use FXA/S3 or FXA/P2 for segment or passenger-specific results.
Review the fare options displayed for each class and booking condition.
Decide whether to keep the current fare or rebook at a lower option.
If rebooking, adjust the segments accordingly and price with FXP or reprice with FXR.

How FXA Relates to Other Pricing Commands

FXA → displays the lowest applicable fares for the itinerary, without rebooking.
FXL → displays the lowest possible fare, whether or not it is available.
FXP → standard pricing command for a new itinerary.
FXX → pricing for a specific segment or passenger.
FXR → repricing of an existing itinerary.
FXE / FXF → informative pricing commands for the ATC reissue process.
FXO / FXQ → confirmed pricing with TST creation.

The key distinction is that FXA lists bookable lower fares for the existing itinerary, while FXL shows the theoretical lowest fare regardless of availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does FXA do in Amadeus?

FXA displays a list of the lowest applicable fares for an itinerary without automatically rebooking the segments.

Does FXA change the booking?

No. FXA is informative only. The itinerary, seats, and current fare remain unchanged until you decide to rebook or reprice.

What is the difference between FXA and FXL?

FXA shows the lowest applicable fares that can actually be booked. FXL shows the lowest possible fare, whether or not it is available.

Conclusion

The FXA command is the informative pricing tool that lists lower applicable fares for a booked itinerary without automatically rebooking the segments. Use FXA for the whole itinerary, FXA/S3 for a specific segment, or FXA/P2 for a specific passenger. It allows you to compare options before committing to a change, giving your customer a clear picture of the fares available. When you are ready to rebook or reprice, use FXP or FXR, and once the TST is correct, issue with TTP. Paired with FXL, TQT, and TTP, FXA gives you a complete comparison toolkit before finalising any booking.