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Amadeus QF & QFR: End Transaction Exit Queue

A complete guide to the QF and QFR commands in Amadeus — how to end the transaction, exit queue mode, and redisplay the PNR when needed.

Key Takeaways

QF ends the transaction, saves changes, and exits queue mode.
QFR does the same but also redisplays the PNR after exiting.
Use QF when you are done and moving on to another task.
Use QFR when you want to keep working on the same PNR immediately.
Both commands are safe exits — they save your work before closing the queue session.
Do not confuse them with QI or QIR, which ignore changes.

Every queue session in Amadeus eventually needs to be closed. After you have reviewed the message, updated the PNR, and taken the required action, you must end the transaction properly and leave queue processing mode. The two commands that handle this are QF and QFR. They are similar in purpose but differ in one important detail: QF simply ends the transaction and exits queue mode, while QFR also redisplays the current PNR so you can continue working on it immediately. This guide explains both commands, when to use each one, and how they fit alongside the rest of your Amadeus queue toolkit.

What Does the QF Command Do?

QF is the Amadeus GDS command used to end the current transaction and exit queue processing mode.

Category: Queue Management.

End Transaction and Exit Queue

QF

This ends the transaction and exits queue mode. The PNR is saved and the queue session is closed, returning you to a normal working display.

What Does the QFR Command Do?

QFR ends the transaction, exits queue mode, and redisplays the current PNR.

End Transaction, Exit & Redisplay

QFR

This ends the transaction, exits queue mode, and redisplays the PNR. It is useful when you want to continue working on the same booking after closing the queue session.

When to Use QF vs QFR

QF — use when you have finished processing the PNR and want to save the transaction and leave queue mode.
QFR — use when you also want the PNR to be redisplayed after ending the transaction.

Both commands end the transaction cleanly and exit queue processing mode. The only difference is whether the PNR appears on screen again immediately after.

💡 Pro Tip: Avoid These Common QF / QFR Errors

Using QF when you meant QFR: QF exits and does not redisplay the PNR. If you still need the booking on screen, use QFR instead. Accidentally using QF forces you to retrieve the PNR again.
Using QF / QFR when changes are not saved: These commands save the transaction, but only if the PNR is in a saved state. If you have an unsaved PNR with errors (e.g., missing mandatory elements), the command may fail with an error message. Fix any PNR errors before exiting.
Confusing QF with QI or QIR: QF and QFR save changes. QI and QIR ignore them. If you have made edits, never use QI or QIR — you will lose your work.
Exiting while the PNR is in a queue with an active change flag: If the TST has an active change flag, complete your ticketing updates first. Ending the transaction without resolving the flag can cause errors later.

How QF and QFR Fit Into Your Queue Workflow

A typical queue session using these commands looks like this:

Start queue processing and review the current message.
Use QU if you need to redisplay the message.
Take action on the PNR — update details, reprice, or add remarks.
Use RTQ if you need to check other queue placements.
Finish the session with QF to simply exit, or QFR to exit and continue working on the PNR.

How QF and QFR Differ from Other Queue Commands

QE → Places a PNR or message on a queue.
QER → Adds the PNR to another queue while keeping the current one.
QES → Saves the transaction and moves the PNR to the bottom of the queue (part of the QE family).
QU → Redisplays the current queue message.
RTQ → Displays all queues containing the current PNR.
QR → Removes all PNRs or messages from a queue.
QF / QFR → Ends the transaction and exits queue mode (QFR also redisplays the PNR).

Quick Reference Checklist

Confirm all required work on the PNR is finished.
Decide whether you need to keep working on the PNR after exiting.
If not, enter QF to end the transaction and exit queue mode.
If yes, enter QFR to exit and redisplay the PNR.
Confirm the transaction was saved and queue mode was closed.
Continue with the next queue item or with the redisplayed PNR.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between QF and QFR?

QF ends the transaction and exits queue mode. QFR does the same but also redisplays the current PNR on screen.

Does QF save the transaction?

Yes. QF ends the transaction and saves the changes before exiting queue mode.

When should I use QFR instead of QF?

Use QFR when you want to continue working on the same PNR immediately after exiting queue mode — for example, to issue a ticket or add more elements.

Conclusion

The QF and QFR commands close out your queue session cleanly and end the transaction in Amadeus. QF exits queue mode and saves the changes; QFR does the same but also redisplays the PNR so you can keep working on it without retrieving it again. Choosing between them depends on whether your next step is to move on to another queue item or to stay with the same booking. Together with QE, QER, QES, QU, RTQ, and QR, they complete the full Amadeus queue management toolkit and keep your queue workflow fast, accurate, and organised.