Questions tagged [fare-class]
Questions about various fare classes/codes used by the airlines.
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In the travel industry, why is the "business" term coined in for luxury or premium services?
The "business" term is often associated with premium travel products, priced accordingly, among many offerings of the industry.
Business class cabins in airplanes
So-called "business&...
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How can I know with Aegean Airlines if I have Economy Light or Economy ComfortFlex fare?
I bought my tickets from Heraklion (HER) to Bilbao (BIO) with EDreams. I have three flights HER-ATH, ATH-FRA and FRA-BIO, and my first two are with Aegean Airlines. The only information I have is that ...
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can i take advantage of first class perks if the first leg of my flight is economy class whilst the second leg is first?
I purchased an American Airlines ticket that has me doing a layover at airport B. The first leg of the trip (going from airport A to airport B) is economy and the second leg (going from airport B to ...
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How are the ranks of the first class fares with Alaska Airlines used?
I see in this Alaska Airlines Fare Chart (mirror) that the first class fares have ranks with Alaska Airlines. From my understanding, ranks for the coach fares are used to prioritize which passengers ...
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Turkish airlines new fares. Is 'Economy Promotion' modifiable?
Several days ago, I visited the new web site of Turkish airlines and see some interesting fares. However, I can't figure out whether the cheapest fare ticket can be be modified or not.
I'm not ...
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Is Aegean Air's cancellation penalty for Flex/ComfortFlex applied per booking, per leg, per passenger, or somehow else?
Consider one-way tickets from Paris to Larnaka with Aegean Air on December 1, 2022 for two adults. The website shows a price per adult per ticket (not per leg); if I choose a fare, the doubled number ...
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How can I purchase a "Standing / Non-reserved Seat" Korail train ticket online?
"Standing / Non-reserved Seat" is the cheapest fare on Korail:
But how can I purchase a "Standing / Non-reserved Seat" Korail train ticket online?
I only see two purchase options (...
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How to know if a Delta ticket is refundable?
I believe I booked a fully refundable ticket with Delta, but now I want to be sure. How can I check? My "Itinerary" available on their website under "My Trips" does not mention ...
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Why is Iceland Air's Saga Premium product classified as Business class?
Other than lounge access, I can't see anything in the product that's different from other Premium Economy product. The seats aren't even 180 degree recline!
Sure, they are cheaper than business ...
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Do gate agents really seat young children away from their parents in United Basic Economy?
According to United, for Basic Economy fares:
Seats will be assigned prior to boarding. Customers traveling
together, including families, will not be able to sit together.
My husband and I plan ...
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Qatar economy booking classes
Qatar Airways advertises "fare families" to make it easy to see what is allowed, allowed for a charge, or not allowed with a particular fare:
Promo Fare
Saver Fare
Value Fare
Flexi Fare
But which ...
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Interline Plating Carriers - Whose baggage policy applies?
I learned about Interline Partnerships and Plating Carriers today and I am wondering how these agreements work in regards to baggage policy. In particular, I'm curious as to whose baggage fees are ...
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BA: "anx9c1s6 type fares"?
What are "anx9c1s6 type fares", as seen on the following screenshot I got from britishairways.com while making a booking?
(Googling yields zero hits.)
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What is VLEE6M fare basis?
I am flying to BOM (Bombay airport) from JED (Jeddah airport), my ticket is showing VLEE6M fare basis. What is it?
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Find out booking class of past flights
Is there a way to find out the booking class of a past flight, only having your name, flight number and booking reference/ticket number?
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