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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 1:38 pm
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Originally Posted by 747FC
I just booked a trip and got a Z fare going and P fare returning. Both flights are on two-cabin planes. Aside from cost differences in fare, is there any functional difference to a traveler? Thanks in advance...
The advance purchase rules may be different (no longer an issue once purchased). The change fees may be slightly different.

Generally when you have different fare classes the most restrictive applies to the whole ticket.

On some partner airlines the PQMs are lower for P than Z -- it is the same on UA operated flights.
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