Acronyms of flyertalk
Oct 26, 2011 | 10:51 am
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Acronyms of flyertalk
Being a new member, all these acronyms are pretty hard to decipher.
CO - i.e. "How long does it take to transfer to CO and may it be in anybodys CO account name?"
W - i.e. "This is useful when trying to book the lowest booking code eligible for upgrades on certain airlines (for example W on UA)."
MF - i.e. "My MF isn't due until Dec 1st and I'm hoping to confirm that the MF get 2x points before I pick which card to use. "
There were so many more, but just when I start looking for them, they all disappear. I'll add more later for you guys to clarify for me
CO - i.e. "How long does it take to transfer to CO and may it be in anybodys CO account name?"
W - i.e. "This is useful when trying to book the lowest booking code eligible for upgrades on certain airlines (for example W on UA)."
MF - i.e. "My MF isn't due until Dec 1st and I'm hoping to confirm that the MF get 2x points before I pick which card to use. "
There were so many more, but just when I start looking for them, they all disappear. I'll add more later for you guys to clarify for me
Oct 26, 2011 | 10:58 am
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http://www.flyertalk.com/glossary/
CO is the IATA code for Continental Airlines. You can puzzle out most of these from context, for example: AA, BA, CO, DL, UA, and US. But some need to be memorized: WN = Southwest Airlines.
"W" (in this context) is a specific fare bucket. Commercial aircraft have only a few cabins (economy, premium economy, business, first), but airlines publish multiple fares in each cabin with varying restrictions and prices.
http://www.flyertalk.com/glossary/
CO is the IATA code for Continental Airlines. You can puzzle out most of these from context, for example: AA, BA, CO, DL, UA, and US. But some need to be memorized: WN = Southwest Airlines.
"W" (in this context) is a specific fare bucket. Commercial aircraft have only a few cabins (economy, premium economy, business, first), but airlines publish multiple fares in each cabin with varying restrictions and prices.
Last edited by mia; Oct 26, 2011 at 12:03 pm
Oct 26, 2011 | 12:03 pm
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oops.. didn't know there was a glossary. Mods, you can delete this thread if you wish.