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How to Retrieve a Past Date Booking in Amadeus

Amadeus PNR Recall: RPP, RPD & RLD Commands for Archived Bookings

๐Ÿ“… Updated: October 2026 โฑ 7 min read โœˆ๏ธ GDS HUB Editorial

Amadeus provides several commands that allow you to retrieve archived bookings using either the ticket number or the record locator. This is essential when you need to check historical data for customer inquiries, refund requests, or dispute resolution.

In Amadeus, a PNR is purged from the live system 4 days after the start date of its last segment, whether that segment was cancelled or not[reference:0]. Once purged, the booking becomes a Past Date Record (PDR) and requires a recall command to access.

If RPP is supported in your office, you can retrieve the PNR directly and interactively. If not, use RPD, which sends a retrieval request and may take up to 24 hours before the booking becomes available[reference:1].

Related reading: If you’re new to Amadeus, start with our How to Create a PNR in Amadeus guide. For historical ticket data retrieval, see Displaying Ticket Conditions & Penalties in Amadeus.

Main Recall Commands

These are the primary entries for recalling archived PNRs by ticket number, record locator, or via a deferred request.

Purpose Command
Recall by ticket number RPP/TKT-1761234567890
Recall by PNR RPP/RLC-ABC123
Request archived PNR (if RPP not supported) RPD/RLC-ABC123
Note: An RPD request may take up to 24 hours to be processed. RPP returns results in 2โ€“3 seconds but is a premium paid transaction.
AMADEUS ยท RPP RPP/TKT-1761234567890 Example: Recall by ticket number RPP/RLC-ABC123 Example: Recall by record locator

Office Request List Commands

If multiple PNRs are returned after using RLDT, use PLD followed by the required line number to open the correct booking.

Purpose Command
Display Office Request List RLD
Display a specific request line RLDT3
Display a PDR from the list PLD2
Retrieve the selected PDR PLD0
AMADEUS ยท RLD RLD Display the Office Request List RLDT3 Display a specific request line (line 3) PLD2 Open the PDR on line 2 of the list PLD0 Return to the request list
Pro tip: The Office Request List shows all PDR requests submitted from your office, including their status (pending, processed, cancelled). Use RLD/G to display only pending requests or RLD/C to see cancelled ones.

Historical PNR Display Commands

Once the archived PNR is retrieved, these commands let you explore its history, fare data, and stored ticket information.

Purpose Command
Redisplay the PNR RPP
Redisplay PNR face RPP/RH
Display active TST RPP/TST
Display specific TST RPP/TST2
Display active TSM RPP/TSM
Display specific TSM RPP/TSM2
Display TTH history RPP/TTH
Display specific TTH RPP/TTH2
Display deleted/expired TST history RPP/TMH
Display segment history RPP/RHI
AMADEUS ยท HISTORY RPP/RH Redisplay the PNR face RPP/TST Display active TST RPP/TTH Display TTH history RPP/RHI Display segment history
Related reading: For a deeper dive into fare rules and penalties on historical tickets, see our guide on Displaying Ticket Penalties in Amadeus (FQD & FQN). For void and refund procedures, read Void vs Refund in Aviation.

Cancel Pending Requests

If you submitted a PDR request in error or no longer need the archived booking, you can cancel it using these commands:

Purpose Command
Cancel one request RLX/5
Cancel multiple requests RLC/15-20
AMADEUS ยท CANCEL RLX/5 Cancel request line 5 RLC/15-20 Cancel requests from line 15 to line 20

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between RPP and RPD in Amadeus?
RPP (Premium Past Date Record Recall) retrieves archived PNRs interactively, with results displayed in 2โ€“3 seconds. RPD is the offline, deferred retrieval method that may take up to 24โ€“48 hours. RPP is a premium paid option, while RPD is free but slower[reference:2].
How do I recall an archived PNR in Amadeus by ticket number?
Use RPP/TKT- followed by the 13-digit ticket number. For example: RPP/TKT-1761234567890. If RPP is not supported in your office, use RPD/TKT- followed by the ticket number instead.
How do I recall an archived PNR in Amadeus by record locator?
Use RPP/RLC- followed by the record locator. For example: RPP/RLC-ABC123. If RPP is not supported, use RPD/RLC-ABC123. An RPD request may take up to 24 hours to process.
What does RLDT do in Amadeus?
RLDT displays a specific request line from the Office Request List. For example, RLDT3 displays the third request in the list. After using RLDT, use PLD followed by the line number to open the correct booking.
How do I view TST history for an archived PNR in Amadeus?
Use RPP/TTH to display TTH (TST history) for an archived PNR. For deleted or expired TST history, use RPP/TMH. You can also display a specific TST with RPP/TST2, where 2 is the TST number.
How do I cancel a pending PNR recall request in Amadeus?
Use RLX/5 to cancel a single pending request (replace 5 with the request line number). To cancel multiple requests at once, use RLC/15-20 where 15 and 20 are the first and last request line numbers.

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