Class Fare Mneumonic
Jun 12, 2010 | 6:28 pm
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Class Fare Mneumonic
I'm a Gold Medallion, flying with Delta since 1986 and just discovered FlyerTalk.
Though I'd share this mneumonic to help me remember the hierarchy of Delta class fares:
:-: "You Brought Me Here Quietly to Kentucky: Let us Travel!" :-:
Y.B.M.H.Q.K.L.T.
[Incidentally, I'm based near CVG]
Anyone have other mneumonics they use?
Though I'd share this mneumonic to help me remember the hierarchy of Delta class fares:
:-: "You Brought Me Here Quietly to Kentucky: Let us Travel!" :-:
Y.B.M.H.Q.K.L.T.
[Incidentally, I'm based near CVG]
Anyone have other mneumonics they use?
Jun 12, 2010 | 6:52 pm
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Jun 12, 2010 | 8:02 pm
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Welcome to FlyerTalk and the Delta Airlines Forum, Siriusly!
Thanks for posting your fun mnemonic. Seems easy to remember.
I don't have any to share, but would like to take this opportunity to tell you that we have a very cool lounge thread here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...y-welcome.html
When you have some time for a leisurely chat, come on over and tell us more about yourself and your traveling experiences.
You are very welcome to ask any questions you might have about FlyerTalk, our forums and/or life in general in that thread, without having to worry about "being new" or "staying on topic".
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Thanks for posting your fun mnemonic. Seems easy to remember.
I don't have any to share, but would like to take this opportunity to tell you that we have a very cool lounge thread here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...y-welcome.html
When you have some time for a leisurely chat, come on over and tell us more about yourself and your traveling experiences.
You are very welcome to ask any questions you might have about FlyerTalk, our forums and/or life in general in that thread, without having to worry about "being new" or "staying on topic".
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Jun 12, 2010 | 10:36 pm
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Many years ago, Delta was experimenting with a system whereby the lowest COACH fares (L, U, and T) would only qualify for 1/2 the MQMs (and mileage) of a flight. Hence, the mnemonic ".5LUT" fares came into being.
Jun 14, 2010 | 11:36 pm
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Thanks for the history lesson.
Jun 14, 2010 | 11:57 pm
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LUT
an ATL GA once shared with me on his version prior to my DM days and was checking on an upgrade
If you are on LUT fares no upgrades
L stands for Lots of Luck (in getting an upgrade)
U stands for Unfortunate ly - no upgrade possiblility
T stands for Tough sh..t (with respect to getting an upgrade
If you are on LUT fares no upgrades
L stands for Lots of Luck (in getting an upgrade)
U stands for Unfortunate ly - no upgrade possiblility
T stands for Tough sh..t (with respect to getting an upgrade
Jun 15, 2010 | 1:09 am
#9
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Delta's "discounted" business fares are D and I. D is slightly discounted, I is significantly discounted, with significant restrictions. Both fares are eligible for all the regular COS bonuses, etc. Other than reward fares (O), Delta does not have any published purchasable business class fares that do not qualify for the business class bonuses.
Many years ago, Delta was experimenting with a system whereby the lowest COACH fares (L, U, and T) would only qualify for 1/2 the MQMs (and mileage) of a flight. Hence, the mnemonic ".5LUT" fares came into being.
Many years ago, Delta was experimenting with a system whereby the lowest COACH fares (L, U, and T) would only qualify for 1/2 the MQMs (and mileage) of a flight. Hence, the mnemonic ".5LUT" fares came into being.
"N" is the fare code for a milage award seat.
Saw a "V" fare once... I was sitting next to Kelly Osborne... got her autograph for my daughter's scapbook. She kindly signed the back of her BP. Of course I studied it and noticed no SM# (guess she doesn't care or need to keep up with her miles) and the fare code was "V", for "VIP"?
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Jun 15, 2010 | 1:39 am
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Isn't "A" a discounted FC fare as well?
"N" is the fare code for a milage award seat.
Saw a "V" fare once... I was sitting next to Kelly Osborne... got her autograph for my daughter's scapbook. She kindly signed the back of her BP. Of course I studied it and noticed no SM# (guess she doesn't care or need to keep up with her miles) and the fare code was "V", for "VIP".
"N" is the fare code for a milage award seat.
Saw a "V" fare once... I was sitting next to Kelly Osborne... got her autograph for my daughter's scapbook. She kindly signed the back of her BP. Of course I studied it and noticed no SM# (guess she doesn't care or need to keep up with her miles) and the fare code was "V", for "VIP".
Jun 15, 2010 | 1:52 am
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Jun 16, 2010 | 3:02 pm
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Delta's "discounted" business fares are D and I. D is slightly discounted, I is significantly discounted, with significant restrictions. Both fares are eligible for all the regular COS bonuses, etc. Other than reward fares (O), Delta does not have any published purchasable business class fares that do not qualify for the business class bonuses.
Many years ago, Delta was experimenting with a system whereby the lowest COACH fares (L, U, and T) would only qualify for 1/2 the MQMs (and mileage) of a flight. Hence, the mnemonic ".5LUT" fares came into being.
Many years ago, Delta was experimenting with a system whereby the lowest COACH fares (L, U, and T) would only qualify for 1/2 the MQMs (and mileage) of a flight. Hence, the mnemonic ".5LUT" fares came into being.
From Skymiles Fare Chart:
Discounted Business: D, S, I
So, I-D S-L-U-T
Jun 16, 2010 | 8:52 pm
#13
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Isn't "A" a discounted FC fare as well?
"N" is the fare code for a milage award seat.
Saw a "V" fare once... I was sitting next to Kelly Osborne... got her autograph for my daughter's scapbook. She kindly signed the back of her BP. Of course I studied it and noticed no SM# (guess she doesn't care or need to keep up with her miles) and the fare code was "V", for "VIP"?
"N" is the fare code for a milage award seat.
Saw a "V" fare once... I was sitting next to Kelly Osborne... got her autograph for my daughter's scapbook. She kindly signed the back of her BP. Of course I studied it and noticed no SM# (guess she doesn't care or need to keep up with her miles) and the fare code was "V", for "VIP"?
V isn't really a "fare" per say. It's a booking code for a complimentary upgrade from coach to "domestic" First Class (not available on flights to/from HI, except in special cases; it is available on flights to Mexico and I believe some Caribbean flights?)
Jun 16, 2010 | 9:01 pm
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Anyway, if you do a search here on Flyertalk, you'll find the history of ".5LUT" fares. I'm very knowledgable about the history of ".5LUT" as you'll find in your search
Jun 16, 2010 | 9:34 pm
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The full DL fare class list is much harder to memorize but this will be useful for recalling where you stand in the battlefield UGs, etc. Thanks!