Originally Posted by
LALAland
Isn't "A" a discounted FC fare as well?
"N" is the fare code for a milage award seat.
Saw a "V" fare once... I was sitting next to Kelly Osborne... got her autograph for my daughter's scapbook. She kindly signed the back of her BP. Of course I studied it and noticed no SM# (guess she doesn't care or need to keep up with her miles) and the fare code was "V", for "VIP"?
I was speaking of BusinessElite fares (international business class). An "A" fare is a discounted first class fare. When looking at fairly high-priced coach fares (particularly Y or B), it is always prudent to check the "A" fare for a flight as well.
V isn't really a "fare" per say. It's a booking code for a complimentary upgrade from coach to "domestic" First Class (not available on flights to/from HI, except in special cases; it is available on flights to Mexico and I believe some Caribbean flights?)