Originally Posted by PDXUAFAN
Newbie question... I search for fare basis code and came up with a ton of different posts that say fare basis code... but not one that tells me what it is.
Can anyone point me to where I can find out about fare basis code. I have and upcoming trip with fare basis code: QLX3MTH and another one with fare basis code: SA3AN
What does that mean for me?
How do I decipher these codes?
Thanks
Usually when they say fare code, they refer to the first letter of the code. In your case, QLX3MTH is Q fare, and SA3AN is S fare.
Q = Discount Economy with moderate restrictions. (Bereavement tix are in Q)
S = Real Lowball coach with lot of restrictions. Reports that some are not mile earning ex UK/Brazil etc.
Obviously, QUAUP does not apply here.
For the complete details, check
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113792