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Amadeus RTAM Command: Display Married Segments

A complete guide to the RTAM command in Amadeus — how to display only the flight segments in a PNR that carry married segment indicators, so you can identify linked segments quickly.

Married segments are one of the more technical aspects of airline booking. When two or more flight segments are linked by the airline’s inventory system, they must be sold and flown together — usually because the fare or the availability depends on the connection. These segments carry a married segment indicator in the PNR. If an agent tries to cancel one of them separately, the airline may reject the change or the entire booking may become invalid. The RT command displays the full PNR, but it does not separate the married segments from the rest of the itinerary. The RTAM command fills that gap. It displays only the flight segments in the current PNR that have married segment indicators. This guide explains what RTAM does, its syntax, and when it should be used.

What Does the RTAM Command Do?

RTAM is the Amadeus GDS command used to display itinerary flights with married segment indicators only.

Category: PNR Display.

It displays only the flight segments in the current PNR that have married segment indicators, helping you quickly identify linked flight segments.

Instead of scrolling through the full itinerary and trying to spot which segments are married, RTAM shows only those that are affected. This is useful before making changes to the itinerary, before cancelling segments, or when checking why a particular change is being rejected by the airline.

Syntax

Enter the command on its own while the PNR is retrieved:

RTAM

This displays the flight segments in the current PNR that carry a married segment indicator. If the PNR contains no married segments, the command will return no display or a message indicating that none were found.

When to Use RTAM

Use RTAM when you need to check only the married segments in the current PNR without displaying the entire itinerary. Typical scenarios include:

Before cancelling or changing a segment, to check whether it is married to another segment.
When the airline rejects a cancellation and you suspect married segments are the cause.
When reviewing a booking that was created from availability with married segment logic.
When preparing a PNR for a reissue or revalidation where married segments must be handled carefully.
When an agent takes over a PNR and needs to understand the booking structure quickly.
When troubleshooting why one segment cannot be modified while another can.
Before splitting a PNR where married segments may be affected.

How RTAM Fits Into Your PNR Management Workflow

A typical session using RTAM might look like this:

Retrieve the PNR with RT and review the itinerary.
Before making changes, enter RTAM to display only the segments with married segment indicators.
Note which segments are married and which are not.
Plan the cancellation or modification to avoid breaking a married segment pair.
If a change is still rejected, review the PNR history with RH or contact the airline to confirm the married segment rules.
Proceed with the change once the structure is understood.

How RTAM Relates to Other PNR Display Commands

RT → retrieves and displays the full PNR.
RTAM → displays only the flight segments with married segment indicators.
RTN → displays specific PNR elements, such as passenger names.
RH → displays the PNR history, including changes to segments.
RRA → copies a PNR and creates an AXR link between records.
RRI → copies only the itinerary elements of a PNR.

The distinction: RT shows the whole itinerary; RTAM shows only the segments with married segment indicators. Use RTAM when you need to focus on this specific aspect of the booking.

Important: Married segments must be treated as a single unit. Cancelling or modifying one segment without the other can result in the airline rejecting the change, or in the remaining segment being automatically cancelled. Always check for married segment indicators with RTAM before altering an itinerary.

If the PNR contains no married segments, RTAM will not display any results. This does not mean the command failed — it simply means the itinerary has no married segment indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the RTAM command do in Amadeus?

RTAM displays only the flight segments in the current PNR that have married segment indicators.

What are married segments?

Married segments are two or more flight segments that are linked by the airline’s inventory system. They must be booked, changed, and flown together.

Why does the airline reject a change to one of my segments?

It is often because the segment is married to another segment. Use RTAM to check for married segment indicators before making the change.

What if RTAM returns no results?

This means the PNR has no married segment indicators. The itinerary can be modified using standard entries.

Can I use RTAM on any PNR?

Yes, but the PNR must be retrieved first. RTAM operates on the current PNR only.

Conclusion

The RTAM command is the married segment display tool in Amadeus. Use RTAM to display only the flight segments in the current PNR that have married segment indicators, without having to scroll through the full itinerary. It is essential before cancelling or modifying segments, when a change is rejected by the airline, or when you need to understand the booking structure quickly. Married segments must be handled as a unit, so checking RTAM first can prevent costly mistakes. Paired with RT for full retrieval, RTN for specific element display, RH for history, and RRA for linked copies, the RTAM command completes your PNR display toolkit and ensures every itinerary change respects the married segment structure.