Abbreviations
Apr 22, 2016, 10:16 pm
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Abbreviations
OK, dumb question, but can't work this one out. Seems to be mainly used by Americans. I am not familiar with the terms in Australia. Have tried to figure it out & tried Google too.
So please what does GFC & BFC stand for in relation to flights?
Am thinking first class, business class, global?
It has me beat am sure I will feel like an idiot when someone tells me.
Thanks
So please what does GFC & BFC stand for in relation to flights?
Am thinking first class, business class, global?
It has me beat am sure I will feel like an idiot when someone tells me.
Thanks
Apr 22, 2016, 10:42 pm
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Look here for abbreviations - jargon http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/glossary.php
GFC & BFC may to a specfic airline ffp. Terms I am not used to.
GFC & BFC may to a specfic airline ffp. Terms I am not used to.
Apr 22, 2016, 11:23 pm
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Nothing there under the glossary.
Think it may be related to United Airlines & it may be some antiquated, last few decades terminology someone uses for who knows what reason.
Think it may be related to United Airlines & it may be some antiquated, last few decades terminology someone uses for who knows what reason.
Apr 22, 2016, 11:31 pm
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It may be Global First Class/Cabin and BusinessFirst Class/Cabin. United's name for (international) F and C.
BTW, welcome to FT, phaze1
BTW, welcome to FT, phaze1
Apr 23, 2016, 12:57 am
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So Global pertains to International ????
Sorry, I really still don't understand the distinction
It is beyond me & I wonder if it is not a passenger idiosyncrasy???
So Global pertains to International ????
Sorry, I really still don't understand the distinction
It is beyond me & I wonder if it is not a passenger idiosyncrasy???
Apr 23, 2016, 1:18 am
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GF (=global first) is real first class
BF (=business first) is actually business class, NOT FIRST despite the name.
Apr 23, 2016, 1:31 am
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Welcome to FT, phaze1!
Since your questions have been answered I am closing this thread.
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Since your questions have been answered I am closing this thread.
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Last edited by Sweet Willie; Apr 24, 2016 at 7:35 am