P Class?
Jan 26, 2007 | 11:05 am
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P Class?
I'm noticing on the International flights that the "P" fares are popping up in addition to the "F" and "A" class - I'm just curious, I thought the "P" fares where just for transcon flights.
Just curious,
UG
Just curious,
UG
Jan 26, 2007 | 12:01 pm
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The P bucket was previously for p.s. first class, but last year UA changed it to be discounted first class. Now it sits between F and A in the fare hierarchy.
Jan 26, 2007 | 12:15 pm
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I did not think on Intl flights and 3 cabin domestic flights you could buy a discount F class fare.
Jan 26, 2007 | 12:47 pm
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Jan 26, 2007 | 1:02 pm
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This is interesting. There hasn't been international P fares before. Usually only two buckets, typically F and A. Can you send examples?
Jan 26, 2007 | 1:25 pm
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Jan 26, 2007 | 2:32 pm
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=559330
Jan 26, 2007 | 2:59 pm
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The fares (if existent) are news, but you and I discussed the P buckets a year ago:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=559330
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=559330
Jan 26, 2007 | 4:03 pm
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Jan 26, 2007 | 4:22 pm
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Actually flew on a "P" fare last year 4/16 from ORD-ATL. The P fare was $1.17 a mile, were the "A" fare at a similar time was $.55/mile and the "F" fare was $1.5087 for most of 2006.
Jan 26, 2007 | 4:47 pm
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Jan 27, 2007 | 1:10 am
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A fares all over the place!
Also, you have to call the 800# and actually ask for the "A" fare. Some markets have it some don't perhaps (?) but almost all my "F" class travel has been on "A" - and then when you get your itin, it states "DISCOUNTED FIRST CLASS" - cute, eh?
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