Originally Posted by
ftweb
So is it the case that N is cheaper but more available, only I can't book it because it carries additional fare restrictions?
In order to book, not only must there be space in the bucket, but there must also be a fare filed in that bucket (and you must meet the restrictions of that fare). There is also no strict ordering of fares - for example, some V fares can be cheaper than some S or T fares.