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Amadeus MD Command: Move Screen Down

A complete guide to the MD command in Amadeus — how to scroll the screen downward to view the next part of a long display.

Amadeus displays are frequently longer than a single screen. Availability lists, schedules, timetables, queue listings, and detailed PNRs all continue past the visible area, and to review them you must scroll through each section. The MD command is the Amadeus entry that moves the display forward. It scrolls the screen downward to show the next part of the information, letting you work through long displays one section at a time. This guide explains what MD does, its syntax, and when it should be used.

What Does the MD Command Do?

MD is the Amadeus GDS command used to move the screen display down.

Category: Screen Navigation.

It moves the displayed screen downward to show the next part of the information.

The MD command moves the display by the system’s default scroll amount — usually one screen or a fixed number of lines. For finer control, use MDN, which moves the screen down by a specific number of lines that you choose. To jump directly to the very end of the display, use MB.

MD is a purely navigational command — it does not retrieve data, run a new search, or modify anything in the PNR. It simply repositions the visible area so you can review what appears further down the display.

Syntax

Enter the command on its own:

MD

This moves the display down to the next part of the information. Repeat the command to continue moving down through the display until you reach the bottom, or use MB to jump to the bottom in one step.

When to Use MD

Use MD when the Amadeus display contains more information below the current screen and you want to scroll down to view it. Typical scenarios include:

Reviewing flights that appear further down a long availability list.
Working through a schedule or timetable one section at a time.
Reading entries in a queue listing that continue past the first screen.
Checking a detailed PNR or history display that runs onto a second page.
Reviewing long search results or reports before making a decision.
Moving through extended flight information that appears below the current view.
Continuing a full review of a display after reading the initial section.

How MD Fits Into Your PNR Management Workflow

A typical session using MD might look like this:

Open a long availability display with AN or a schedule with SN.
Review the flights shown at the top of the display.
Enter MD to move the display down and view the next part of the information.
If you need precise movement, use MDN to scroll down by a specific number of lines.
Use MB to jump to the very bottom of the display in one step.
Sell the chosen segment with SS.
If the screen has been cleared, use MP to redisplay it.

How MD Relates to Other Screen Navigation Commands

MD → moves the screen down by the default amount.
MU → moves the screen up by the default amount.
MDN → moves the screen down by a specific number of lines.
MUN → moves the screen up by a specific number of lines.
MB → moves the screen display directly to the bottom.
MT → moves the screen display directly to the top.
MP → redisplays a screen that has been cleared.
ACR → redisplays availability for the same or a different date.

The distinction matters: MD scrolls down by the default amount; MDN scrolls down by a specific number of lines you choose; MB jumps directly to the bottom; MP restores a cleared screen. Use MD for general downward movement, MDN when you need precision, and MB when you want to reach the end immediately.

Important: MD is purely a screen-navigation command. It does not re-run a search, re-retrieve a PNR, or modify the data on display — it simply repositions the visible area so you can review what appears further down the current screen.

If the display has been replaced by another request — for example a new availability search or a PNR retrieval — MD will scroll within the current screen, not the previous one. Re-enter the original request if you need to bring back that data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the MD command do in Amadeus?

MD moves the displayed screen downward to show the next part of the information. It scrolls down by the system’s default amount.

Does MD retrieve new data?

No. MD is a screen navigation command only. It moves the visible area within the current display without retrieving or modifying anything.

How is MD different from MDN?

MDN moves the screen down by a specific number of lines that you specify. MD moves the screen down by the default amount.

How do I scroll up instead?

Use the corresponding command MU to move the screen up by the default amount, or MUN for a specific number of lines.

How do I jump directly to the bottom of the display?

Use MB to move the screen display directly to the bottom in one step.

Conclusion

The MD command is the standard scroll-down tool in Amadeus. Use MD to move the screen downward and view the next part of the current information — useful when a display contains more data than fits on one screen and you want to review it section by section. It is a simple but effective navigation command for reviewing availability lists, schedules, timetables, queue listings, and detailed PNR displays. Remember that MD scrolls by the default amount; for precise movement use MDN, and to jump to the bottom in one step use MB. If the display has been cleared, use MP to bring it back, and if the data has been replaced by another request, re-enter the original entry — for example AN for availability, RT for a PNR, or SN for a schedule. Paired with MU for scrolling up, MDN and MUN for precise movement, MB and MT for bottom and top jumps, MP for restoring cleared screens, and ACR for redisplaying availability, MD completes your screen navigation toolkit and keeps your workflow smooth when working with long displays.