Amadeus TQT Command: Display TST and Commission Guide

A complete guide to the TQT command in Amadeus — how to display a TST or a list of TSTs and review applicable commission information before ticketing.

Before a ticket is issued, two things must always be confirmed: what is stored in the TST, and what commission applies to the sale. The TQT command handles both. It displays a single TST or a list of all TSTs in the PNR, and it also shows the applicable commission information from the commission table — including cases where a specific commission percentage needs to be checked. This guide explains what TQT does, the syntax for each variation, and when it should be used in the ticketing workflow.

Quick Reference — TQT Command Variations

All TQT variations at a glance. Use this table as a fast lookup during ticketing:

Command	What It Shows	Use When
TQT	The TST record or list of all TSTs	First check before issuance
TQT/T3	A specific TST (TST 3 in this example)	Multi-passenger or multi-fare PNRs
TQT/FM	Commission info from the commission table	Verifying stored commission
TQT/FM9	Applicable commission at 9%	Comparing stored vs expected rate

What Does the TQT Command Do?

TQT is the Amadeus GDS command used to display a TST or a list of TSTs and view commission information.

Category: TST / Ticketing.

The TQT command allows you to display stored TST information and check applicable commission details. It is the standard command for reviewing the ticket record before issuance and confirming that the commission applied matches the agency’s agreement with the airline.

TQT is also the natural first step when troubleshooting a TST problem — before using TTH, TTK, or TTI, you always display the TST first.

What a TQT Display Looks Like

The example below shows a typical TQT output — a stored TST for a Cairo–Sharjah booking, with fare, taxes, total, fare basis, form of payment, and passenger association visible in one view:

AMADEUS · TQT DISPLAY

TST 00001   CAI1A0980  AA/1 1CAI1A0980  Y  NUC675.00  END
   ROE 1.000000  XF 1.00  EGP 3.75
   FARE  F  EGP        675
   TX001 X  EGP          30
   TX002 YQ EGP         250
   TOTAL    EGP        955
   FP  CASH
   S1-2  CAI MS SHJ 675.00 MS CAI 675.00
   FV  MS
   F  ADT  FB  YR4M
   PAX 1.1
   COMMISSION  7.00 PCT  EGP 47.25

Sample TQT display showing a stored TST — fare, taxes, total, fare basis (YR4M), form of payment (CASH), passenger (PAX 1.1), and applicable commission of 7% (EGP 47.25).

If a TST is stored for multiple passengers or fare components, running TQT without a reference lists all TSTs, and TQT/T3 displays a specific one. This makes TQT the fastest way to confirm which passengers belong to which TST before using TTP to issue.

Display TSTs

Display a TST or a list of TSTs in the PNR:

TQT

This shows the TST record, including fare, taxes, total amount, fare basis, form of payment, and passenger associations.

Display a specific TST from the list:

TQT/T3

This displays TST 3 from the list of TSTs — essential in multi-passenger PNRs where each traveller or group has a separate TST.

Display Commission Information

Display the commission information from the commission table:

TQT/FM

This shows the commission details stored for the TST, so you can confirm the correct rate is applied before the ticket is issued.

Display the applicable commission based on a 9% commission percentage:

TQT/FM9

This calculates and shows what the commission would be at 9%, making it easy to compare against the stored commission and confirm the correct percentage.

💡 Pro-Tip — What to Do When the Commission Is Wrong

If TQT/FM or TQT/FM9 shows a commission that does not match your agency’s agreement with the airline, the ticket will be settled at the wrong amount and may trigger an ADM. Here is the correct fix sequence:

Step 1 — Confirm the Correct Rate

Check your agency’s contract with the airline. Typically, the correct rate is either a flat percentage or a fixed amount per coupon. Do not proceed until you know the exact expected value.

Step 2 — Adjust the Commission on the TST

Use the commission update entry to override the stored rate before issuing:

TTK/CA7     → sets commission to 7%
TTK/CA10    → sets commission to 10%
TTK/CP      → sets commission to a fixed percentage per coupon

The TTK command updates the commission field on the TST. After running it, re-display with TQT/FM to confirm the new value is stored.

Step 3 — Verify and Clear the Change Flag

Any manual update to a TST sets a change flag. Clear it with TTF before issuing so the system treats the record as final.

Step 4 — Re-check Before Issuing

Run TQT/FM one final time. If the commission now matches the expected rate, proceed with TTP. If not, repeat the TTK adjustment or check the fare basis — some fares do not allow commission overrides.

Rule of thumb: Never issue a ticket if TQT/FM shows a commission you cannot justify. Commission errors are one of the most frequent causes of ADMs in ticketing.

When to Use TQT

Use TQT when you need to review TST details or check the applicable commission information before completing the ticketing process. Typical scenarios include:

Reviewing the TST before issuing the ticket with TTP.
Checking fare, taxes, and total amount in a specific TST.
Confirming which passengers are associated with each TST.
Verifying the commission rate applied to the sale.
Comparing a stored commission against a specific percentage using TQT/FM9.
Troubleshooting TST issues before using TTH, TTK, or TTI.

How TQT Fits Into Your Ticketing Workflow

A typical ticketing session using TQT might look like this:

Retrieve the PNR and price the itinerary.
Enter TQT to display the TST or list of TSTs.
Use TQT/T3 if you need to review a specific TST.
Check commission with TQT/FM or TQT/FM9.
Correct any TST element if needed using TTK or TTI.
Clear the change flag with TTF and issue with TTP.

How TQT Relates to Other TST Commands

TQT → displays the TST and commission information.
TQTC → displays the TST in cryptic mode. Read the TQTC guide.
TTH → displays the history of changes made to a TST. Read the TTH guide.
TTC → creates a manual TST. Read the TTC guide.
TTK → manually updates fare, tax, and total elements — including commission. Read the TTK guide.
TTI → manually updates validity, baggage, fare basis, and fare calculation. Read the TTI guide.
TTS / TTA → split passengers from or add passengers to a TST. Read the TTS guide.
TTF → removes the PNR change flag from one or more TSTs. Read the TTF guide.

Related Commands & Further Reading

Explore the related Amadeus TST commands below to complete your toolkit:

Amadeus Command

TTH — TST History

Review the pricing and commission history of a TST.

Amadeus Command

TTK — Update TST

Adjust commission, fare, and taxes before issuing.

Amadeus Command

TTP — Issue Ticket

Issue the ticket after TQT verification is complete.

Amadeus Command

TQTC — Cryptic TST Display

The command-line counterpart to TQT.

Amadeus Command

TTF — Remove Change Flag

Clear the TST change flag after TTK commission edits.

Amadeus Command

TTI — Update Validity

Update validity, baggage, and fare calculation fields.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does TQT do in Amadeus?

TQT displays a TST or a list of TSTs in the PNR, along with applicable commission information.

What does TQT/T3 mean?

It displays TST 3 from the list of TSTs in the PNR — useful when several TSTs exist for different passengers.

What is the difference between TQT/FM and TQT/FM9?

TQT/FM displays the commission information from the commission table. TQT/FM9 displays the applicable commission based on a 9% commission percentage.

How do I fix the commission if TQT/FM shows the wrong amount?

Use TTK with the correct commission entry (e.g., TTK/CA7 for 7%). Then clear the change flag with TTF, re-verify with TQT/FM, and only then issue with TTP.

Conclusion

The TQT command is the display and verification tool for TSTs in Amadeus. It shows the stored ticket record — fare, taxes, total, fare basis, and passenger associations — and it also lets you review commission information, either from the commission table with TQT/FM or calculated at a specific percentage with TQT/FM9. Use TQT to see the full list of TSTs and TQT/T3 for a specific one. Checking the TST and commission before issuing a ticket is the simplest way to prevent pricing and commission errors — and TQT is the command that makes it quick.

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