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What's "P" class?

I saw someone carrying luggage under "P" subclass.
I presume it's some sort of employee/industry fares, but surprisingly she had a business class priority tag. (I'm guessing such "free" fares are not eligible for these perks)

anybody knows?

Normally "P" subclass is revenue First Class. But I know on CX, it's used for crew either on deadheads or subclass loads ie travelling in their own time.

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A few airlines use P for Premium first class. AA uses it for their "real" first class on 3-class domestic flights (on two class flights they call the front cabin "first" but it's really business and their international codeshares sell it that way to avoid a revolt among the natives.) Singapore used to use P for full-fare first, and F for discounted first, but I think when they joined star they went to the more common F/A for full fare/discount.

I never seen an E Class before?? I thought the reason of airlines not using E is to not confuse people.

I know P Class is used by SQ and AF as First Class

Thanks, it satisfy my curiosity.

But this passenger was travelling on CX. That made me wonder why.

Is the baggage tag CX issued or from a different airline?

I must say I never came across P Class in CX before.

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Originally Posted by newcx12345

Is the baggage tag CX issued or from a different airline?

I must say I never came across P Class in CX before.

I didn't see clear enough to tell if the baggage tag was originally issued by CX. But the priority tag is DEFINITELY that of CX.

Perhaps the pax arrived from US, transit on AA "P" (first) class on 2 class service, and tag issued there. the priority tag could have been attached later at transit in CX port.

didn't bother to check the origin though. it's not good practice to stare at someone's lugguage...

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Originally Posted by fakecd

I didn't bother to check the origin though. it's not good practice to stare at someone's lugguage...

I was surprised you managed to see the "P" subclass on the tag at all... on the CX tags at least the class of travel is printed in miniscule text in the midst of a lot of other jumble. You must have exceptionally good eyesight to have spotted it.

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Originally Posted by B-HXB

Well it's just one of the way to pass time on Airport express. The sub-class is easier to spot compared to other info, because it's a single character. No way do I have good eyesight, I can barely see my clock without glasses.

"P" class on CX is BUSINESS CLASS!!

The bag you saw is probably that belonging to a travel agent travelling in Business Class on an AD75/AD50 ticket. (meaning they get either 75% or 50% off their fare)

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Originally Posted by cxcyberagent.com

To request and issue your AD75/AD50 ticket on CX you only need to follow these simple procedures:

1. Only front line staff (i.e. Reservations and Ticketing agents) are eligible. Please provide a staff list showing name, title and number of years employed. A photocopy of the agent's Industry ID card is also required.

2. Use your automated systems to obtain your rates. Lowest economy fare allowed is Y2R. For intra-Asia flights only, apply AD75/50 on published Y Class sector fares.

3. At least two weeks prior to travel date: call our Reservations office and make a booking in the applicable subclasses - "E" Class for Economy, and "P" Class for Business (AD75/50 tickets in First class are not permitted). Obtain a record locator for your PNR. Fax your Resolution 880 request for the AD75/50, signed by your Manager to your local Cathay Pacific District Sales office to the attention of your Sales Executive. Include your record locator on your request.

Also, AA does not print a passenger's booking class on their baggage tags. So, it is not possible that this bag came from an AA connecting flight in "Premium Class".

P class could be 'Price' ticket

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Originally Posted by fakecd

I have the experience for booking the P Class ticket. The 'P' denotes Prize ticket issue to those lucky winners of the Marco Polo lucky draw winners.