Need Help Understanding Fare Classes
Oct 31, 2001 | 2:29 pm
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Need Help Understanding Fare Classes
Hi,
While I have a general understanding of the various CO fare classes, I really want to know for sure how to interpret them. From ITN on a flight I'm taking this weekend, I got the following info: A4 D3 F1 Y6 H6 K6 B6 V5 Q2 T0 . Would someone please be kind enough to break it down for me, especially how to interpret the First Class codes. Thanks!
While I have a general understanding of the various CO fare classes, I really want to know for sure how to interpret them. From ITN on a flight I'm taking this weekend, I got the following info: A4 D3 F1 Y6 H6 K6 B6 V5 Q2 T0 . Would someone please be kind enough to break it down for me, especially how to interpret the First Class codes. Thanks!
Oct 31, 2001 | 3:13 pm
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That's pretty accurate, however Z class is also sometimes a highly discounted BusinessFirst flight (and sometimes it may be an economy class, i think). Upgrades from Y are booked in Z. Upgrades from H,K are booked in R. R seats frequently do not exist even when Z seats do.
Oct 31, 2001 | 3:16 pm
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Dbaker, is there one of these for NW? this is neat
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by dbaker:
ITYT | Library: Airlines: Continental Airlines (CO): Fare Classes</font>
ITYT | Library: Airlines: Continental Airlines (CO): Fare Classes</font>
Oct 31, 2001 | 3:22 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by TrojanHorse:
Dbaker, is there one of these for NW? this is neat
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Dbaker, is there one of these for NW? this is neat
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Or, if you register for the ITYT Library, you can add the category and all the data yourself! It's a little tricky at first, but a breeze to contribute once you get the hang of it.
Oct 31, 2001 | 3:24 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Dudster:
That's pretty accurate, however Z class is also sometimes a highly discounted BusinessFirst flight (and sometimes it may be an economy class, i think). Upgrades from Y are booked in Z. Upgrades from H,K are booked in R. R seats frequently do not exist even when Z seats do.</font>
That's pretty accurate, however Z class is also sometimes a highly discounted BusinessFirst flight (and sometimes it may be an economy class, i think). Upgrades from Y are booked in Z. Upgrades from H,K are booked in R. R seats frequently do not exist even when Z seats do.</font>
Daniel
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Oct 31, 2001 | 4:40 pm
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One code missing is "C". This is equivalent to A on an international flight where no BusinessFirst service is offered.
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Oct 31, 2001 | 4:47 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Vulcan:
One code missing is "C". This is equivalent to A on an international flight where no BusinessFirst service is offered.
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One code missing is "C". This is equivalent to A on an international flight where no BusinessFirst service is offered.
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(Registered users should be able to modify and add content to the library directly)
Oct 31, 2001 | 8:54 pm
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Also, D is sometimes a discounted BF fare. For example, IAH-HNL has had a published D fare that's about half the J fare and is almost always available.
Oct 31, 2001 | 9:21 pm
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Got it. I added "(or discounted domestic BizFirst)" to the description for D. If it applies to more than just domestic BizFirst, let me know and I'll clear it up.
Please feel free to also browse the rest of the Continental category in the library and let me know if you see anything else that needs to be corrected. Anyone can register and add their own content or tips, too.
Please feel free to also browse the rest of the Continental category in the library and let me know if you see anything else that needs to be corrected. Anyone can register and add their own content or tips, too.
Nov 1, 2001 | 7:34 am
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dbaker... thanks for your help! I know understand these things better
Nov 1, 2001 | 8:47 am
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Two more additions:
1) Q class in the listing of non-refundable coach above T and below V.
2) There are some routes with refundable Q/T class fares, usually where they compete with Southwest IAH-AUS,DAL,MSY etc in these routes there I don't know if you can buy a Y class ticket or you still get a T as the rules are the same. I just got off the phone with CO (getting a refund for a ticket) and found out that QL____ fare codes are refundable. So if there is a L after the Q it is refundable.
BSL
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1) Q class in the listing of non-refundable coach above T and below V.
2) There are some routes with refundable Q/T class fares, usually where they compete with Southwest IAH-AUS,DAL,MSY etc in these routes there I don't know if you can buy a Y class ticket or you still get a T as the rules are the same. I just got off the phone with CO (getting a refund for a ticket) and found out that QL____ fare codes are refundable. So if there is a L after the Q it is refundable.
BSL
[This message has been edited by BSL (edited 11-01-2001).]
Nov 1, 2001 | 10:29 am
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NR or IP at the end of the fare code is another indicator that the fare is non-refundable.
Nov 1, 2001 | 10:34 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by dbaker:
Got it. I added "(or discounted domestic BizFirst)" to the description for D. If it applies to more than just domestic BizFirst, let me know and I'll clear it up.
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Got it. I added "(or discounted domestic BizFirst)" to the description for D. If it applies to more than just domestic BizFirst, let me know and I'll clear it up.
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Nov 1, 2001 | 11:37 am
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Great! Thanks for all the input.
I've:
Daniel
I've:
- Added "Q" class to the list of fares
- Removed "domestic" from the description of discount D fares
- Added some explanations of Fare Codes
Daniel