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Old Sep 3, 2013, 10:02 pm
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RandomBaritone
 
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Originally Posted by FriendlySkies
IME, a V fare is usually $50~ more than the W fare on IAD-DXB tix. If the u/g looks like it tight, the V will at least put you above all the other 1Ks on W fares. I've done that the past two years- W if it can be confirmed, and then V on the waitlisted segment. Hasn't failed me yet.
Excellent advice. Is there any other difference between the two fare classes? What purpose does V serve? Apologies for a somewhat naïve, existential question.
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