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Amadeus FXL Command: Lowest Possible Fare

A complete guide to the FXL command in Amadeus — how to display the lowest possible fare for an itinerary, whether or not that fare is currently available.

Pricing commands in Amadeus are not all designed for the same purpose. Some search for a fare the passenger can actually book today, while others search for the theoretical lowest fare that could apply to the itinerary — regardless of whether it is available for sale. The FXL command belongs to the second category. It displays the lowest possible fare for an itinerary, even if that fare is not currently bookable. This makes FXL an informative pricing tool, useful for comparison, quoting benchmarks, and understanding how low the fare could theoretically go. This guide explains what FXL does, the syntax, and when it should be used.

What Does the FXL Command Do?

FXL is the Amadeus GDS command used to display the lowest possible fare for an itinerary, whether or not that fare is currently available.

Category: Informative Pricing.

The FXL command searches for the lowest possible fare that can apply to the itinerary. Unlike FXA, the fare displayed by FXL does not have to be available for booking.

This is the key difference: FXL is informative. It shows you what the absolute lowest fare would be under the fare rules, but it does not guarantee that the fare can actually be sold. If you need a bookable fare, use a confirmed pricing command instead.

Syntax & Examples

Display the lowest possible fare for the itinerary:

FXL

This displays the lowest possible fare for the itinerary, whether or not it is available for booking.

Display the lowest possible fare for a specific segment:

FXL/S3

This displays the lowest possible fare for segment 3.

Display the lowest possible fare for a specific passenger:

FXL/P2

This displays the lowest possible fare for passenger 2.

When to Use FXL

Use FXL when you want to identify the absolute lowest possible fare for an itinerary, even if that fare is not currently available for sale. Typical scenarios include:

Quoting a benchmark price when a customer asks “what is the lowest you can do?”
Comparing the current available fare against the theoretical lowest fare.
Reviewing how much lower the fare could be if booking conditions changed.
Analysing fare structures for corporate or group proposals.
Confirming the floor price before entering negotiations or applying discounts.
Preparing informative quotes where the fare does not need to be bookable immediately.

How FXL Fits Into Your Pricing Workflow

A typical pricing session using FXL might look like this:

Retrieve the PNR and confirm the itinerary is complete.
Enter FXL to view the lowest possible fare for the whole itinerary.
Use FXL/S3 or FXL/P2 for segment or passenger-specific results.
Compare the informative result with a confirmed pricing command such as FXP.
Decide whether to proceed with the confirmed bookable fare.
Price and ticket the itinerary using the appropriate commands.

How FXL Relates to Other Pricing Commands

FXL → displays the lowest possible fare, whether or not it is available.
FXA → displays the lowest available fare that is bookable.
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 distinction between FXL and FXA matters: FXL shows the theoretical floor price, FXA shows what can actually be booked.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does FXL do in Amadeus?

FXL displays the lowest possible fare for an itinerary, whether or not that fare is currently available for booking.

What is the difference between FXL and FXA?

FXL shows the lowest possible fare regardless of availability. FXA shows the lowest available fare that can actually be booked.

Can I issue a ticket based on the FXL result?

No. FXL is informative only. Use a confirmed pricing command such as FXP or FXO to create a TST before ticketing with TTP.

Conclusion

The FXL command is the informative pricing tool that shows the lowest possible fare for an itinerary, whether or not it can actually be booked. Use FXL for the whole itinerary, FXL/S3 for a specific segment, or FXL/P2 for a specific passenger. Remember that FXL is not a booking fare — it is a benchmark. When you need a confirmed, bookable fare, switch to FXP, FXR, FXO, or FXQ and create a TST before issuing with TTP. Paired with TQT, FXP, and TTP, FXL gives you a complete picture of the fare landscape before you commit to a booking.