Could we have Glossary as a sticky?
Jan 21, 2012, 6:05 am
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Could we have Glossary as a sticky?
Hello everyone,
As a FT Virgin who has lurked for a while I realise this board is full of experts who are well versed in industry acronyms. Searching around newbies like me can find or work out the abbreviations for most things but if any of the BA staff or other moderators could create a glossary of terms I think that would be really valuable to new users.
Until that can be organised if members could find the time to post explanations that would be most welcome.
Thanks in anticipation
As a FT Virgin who has lurked for a while I realise this board is full of experts who are well versed in industry acronyms. Searching around newbies like me can find or work out the abbreviations for most things but if any of the BA staff or other moderators could create a glossary of terms I think that would be really valuable to new users.
Until that can be organised if members could find the time to post explanations that would be most welcome.
Thanks in anticipation
Jan 21, 2012, 6:10 am
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Welcome to FlyerTalk !
As a starter for you...
241 - Amex (or other credit card issuer) voucher that gives you a second redemption flight 'for free' - you just pay the fuel surcharges and taxes on each ticket.
UD - Upper Deck of the 747; widely considered the holy grail of Club World travel.
Y, W, J, F - the four classes of travel, in ascending order. Economy, Economy+, Business Class, First Class.
GUF2 - Gold Upgrade For 2. A voucher issued to Gold Card holders on reaching certain Tier Point thresholds. Does what it says on the tin - upgrades 2 travellers to the next class of travel.
GGL - Gold Guest List. The next step up from Gold Card. Brings extra privileges and rewards.
GCH - Gold Card Holder.
SCH - Silver Card Holder.
I'm sure more will be along soon...
BAH
As a starter for you...
241 - Amex (or other credit card issuer) voucher that gives you a second redemption flight 'for free' - you just pay the fuel surcharges and taxes on each ticket.
UD - Upper Deck of the 747; widely considered the holy grail of Club World travel.
Y, W, J, F - the four classes of travel, in ascending order. Economy, Economy+, Business Class, First Class.
GUF2 - Gold Upgrade For 2. A voucher issued to Gold Card holders on reaching certain Tier Point thresholds. Does what it says on the tin - upgrades 2 travellers to the next class of travel.
GGL - Gold Guest List. The next step up from Gold Card. Brings extra privileges and rewards.
GCH - Gold Card Holder.
SCH - Silver Card Holder.
I'm sure more will be along soon...
BAH
Jan 21, 2012, 6:13 am
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Jan 21, 2012, 6:21 am
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Jan 21, 2012, 6:22 am
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Jan 21, 2012, 6:24 am
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Many of the terms used here and in other FT forums may be found by going to "Help" at the top of each page and selecting "Glossary" from the drop-down menu.
Plenty of newbies figure these acronyms out. It just takes a little time. Good luck and welcome to FT!
Plenty of newbies figure these acronyms out. It just takes a little time. Good luck and welcome to FT!
Jan 21, 2012, 7:55 am
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Jan 21, 2012, 8:10 am
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There are a lot of ISAs (interwebby standard abbreviations) - OP, AFAIK, ISTBC, ROTFPMPL, etc that are best found by google. If you are feeling mischievous then make up your own. OTYB.
Jan 21, 2012, 8:11 am
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The Glossary (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13303024-post3.html) is clearly linked in the BA Dashboard thread, which is a sticky.
Jan 21, 2012, 8:25 am
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Not sure if the forum architecture supports it, but many others use a mouseover or roll over function in conjunction with the glossary. Can produce some unintentionally funny results though.....
Jan 21, 2012, 8:56 am
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As for the airport codes, I either use google or this button http://www.flyertalk.com/acl/
Jan 21, 2012, 9:56 am
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Economy is sometimes called as 'M' - BA boarding cards have this I think
Business is commonly known as 'C' - BA shorthaul/domestic boarding cards have this
First might be referred to as 'P' - AA domestic boarding cards have this
Out of interest, what does BA have on the WT+ boarding cards to designate the cabin?