Help - Understanding Fare Codes
Oct 5, 2001 | 7:30 pm
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Help - Understanding Fare Codes
Normally it isn't an issue, because the corp picks up the fare, and I never buy a non-refundable ticket.
But I'd like to see my sister in Boston, and I noticed the cheap fares.
What do the following fare basis codes mean?
Where can I find if these are the upgradable fare basis?
Fare Basis Code: LE7FLY
Fare Basis Code: LX7FALL
(I was searching on expedia)
But I'd like to see my sister in Boston, and I noticed the cheap fares.
What do the following fare basis codes mean?
Where can I find if these are the upgradable fare basis?
Fare Basis Code: LE7FLY
Fare Basis Code: LX7FALL
(I was searching on expedia)
Oct 5, 2001 | 7:36 pm
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The first letter of the fare is your key. Those are L (and therefore not upgradeable) fares. N, L and Q are not upgradeable.
The cheapest fares domestically are usually not upgradeable. Except during seat sales, the cheapest fares transoceanic are usually V fare or higher and are upgradeable.
The cheapest fares domestically are usually not upgradeable. Except during seat sales, the cheapest fares transoceanic are usually V fare or higher and are upgradeable.
Oct 6, 2001 | 10:40 am
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No, only SuperElites can upgrade from fares other than Y or M on international flights [i.e. beyond NAmerica], albeit they can have one additional person accompany them.