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QDF / QD – Amadeus Queue Delay & Ignore

A complete guide to the QDF and QD commands in Amadeus — how to defer a queued PNR, move it to the bottom of the queue, or schedule it for a specific future date or time.

Queue processing in Amadeus is not always a “handle it now” task. Some PNRs need to be revisited later in the day, some must wait for a specific date, and some simply need to be pushed to the back of the queue so more urgent items are handled first. The QDF and QD commands exist for exactly these situations. QDF moves the PNR to the bottom of the current queue and exits queue mode, while QD delays the PNR to a specific future date or time. This guide explains what each command does, shows working examples, and explains when to use each one so your queue workflow stays organised and nothing slips through the cracks.

What Does the QDF Command Do?

QDF is the Amadeus GDS command used to ignore the current PNR, place it at the bottom of the queue, and exit queue processing mode.

Category: Queue Management.

Ignore and Move PNR to Bottom

QDF

This removes the current PNR from the front of the queue, places it at the bottom, and exits queue mode. No changes to the PNR are saved, and the booking remains available for later processing.

What Does the QD Command Do?

QD is the Amadeus GDS command used to delay the current PNR until a specified future date or time.

Delay a PNR

QD08FEB

This delays the current PNR to 08 February. When that date arrives, the PNR returns to the queue for processing. You can also specify a time to delay the PNR to a specific hour as well as a date.

When to Use QDF vs QD

QDF — use when you want to defer the current PNR by moving it to the bottom of the queue and leaving queue mode.
QD — use when the PNR needs to be processed on a specific future date or time.

QDF is a same-queue reshuffle; QD is a scheduled delay. The choice depends on whether you want the PNR to come back naturally at the end of the queue, or at a defined future point.

💡 Pro Tip: Verifying a Delayed PNR

After using QD to delay a PNR, confirm that the delay was applied correctly before moving on. Use these queue display commands to verify:

QC or QCD — displays the queue planner, including date-deferred PNRs, so you can see the item scheduled for the target date.
QC/PARAF0900/1C1 — shows queue counts for a specific office and category, so you can confirm the PNR left the active queue.
QS8C1 (Queue Start) — start the queue to see whether the delayed PNR is still pending on the delay date.
RTQ — displays all queues containing the current PNR, confirming which queue it is sitting in and at what date.

If the PNR does not appear in the expected date bucket after a QD, re-check the date format (DDMMM) and re-enter the command. Double-check that the PNR was retrieved in the correct office before deferring.

How QDF and QD Fit Into Your Queue Workflow

A typical queue session using these commands might look like this:

Start queue processing and review the current message.
Use QU if you need to redisplay the queue message.
Open the PNR and assess the required action.
If the item can wait until later in the queue, enter QDF to move it to the bottom.
If the item must wait until a specific date, enter QD08FEB (or another date) to schedule it.
Exit queue mode and continue with other work.

How QDF and QD Differ from Other Queue Commands

QF / QFR → end the transaction, exit queue mode (QFR also redisplays the PNR).
QE / QER / QES → place PNRs on queues or save the transaction and move the PNR to the bottom of the queue.
QI → ignores the PNR and exits queue mode without saving.
QIR → ignores the PNR, exits queue mode, and redisplays the PNR.
QDF → ignores the PNR, moves it to the bottom of the queue, and exits queue mode.
QD → delays the PNR to a specific future date or time.

QDF vs QD vs QES vs QI — Comparison Table

Command	Action	Saves Changes?	Where Does the PNR Go?	Exits Queue?
QDF	Ignore PNR, defer	No	Bottom of the same queue	Yes
QD	Delay PNR to a future date/time	No	Scheduled for a specific date/time	No (depends)
QES	Save transaction, defer	Yes	Bottom of the same queue	Yes
QI	Ignore PNR, exit	No	Unchanged (stays where it was)	Yes

Quick Reference Checklist

Review the queued PNR and confirm it cannot be actioned now.
Decide whether to defer it to the bottom of the queue or delay it to a specific date.
For a same-queue deferral, enter QDF.
For a scheduled delay, enter QD followed by the date, e.g. QD08FEB.
Confirm the queue session ended and the PNR will return on the correct date.
Continue with the next queue item or task.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does QDF do in Amadeus?

QDF ignores the current PNR, moves it to the bottom of the queue, and exits queue processing mode.

What does QD08FEB mean?

It delays the current PNR to 08 February so it returns to the queue on that date for processing.

Can I specify a time with QD?

Yes. QD allows you to delay a PNR to a specific future date and time, not just a date.

Conclusion

The QDF and QD commands give you two different ways to postpone a queued PNR in Amadeus. QDF reshuffles the PNR to the bottom of the current queue and exits queue mode — ideal when you want the item handled later in the same queue. QD delays the PNR to a specific future date or time, which is the right choice when the booking must be processed on a defined day. Together with QE, QER, QES, QF, QFR, QI, and QIR, they complete your Amadeus queue toolkit and help you keep every PNR on track.