Fare class question
Jun 13, 2016, 7:50 am
#1
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Fare class question
On the flight selection page, when you click on "fare basis information", it gives something like this: WLE3MSGE. Does the first letter indicate the class? So in this case W. If so, then QLE3MSGE would mean it's Q class.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Jun 14, 2016, 9:42 pm
#3
Join Date: Aug 2002
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Well actually it isn't class at all. Basis is the correct word. W and Q fare bases.
Class refers to coach/economy, business and such. So a W ticket is a coach/economy class with fare basis W.
Class refers to coach/economy, business and such. So a W ticket is a coach/economy class with fare basis W.
Jun 15, 2016, 2:30 am
#4
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I think its of more importance to understand that with such a W-fare-indicator booking-class you won't see full mileage accumulation after your flights while with Q-fare-indicator booking class you WILL be able to collect full mileage, and this not only with ROP but also with other Star mileage programs such as Mile&More etc..
Jun 15, 2016, 6:02 am
#5
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The booking class is different from the cabin class (First, Business, Premium Economy, Economy).