Fare Basis and Booking Codes Flashcards

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What is a Fare Basis Code?

Is comprised of letters and numbers representing a set of rules and restrictions applicable to a particular fare.

What does the PRIMARY CODES indicate?

1st letter and booking code (class of service).

What does the code 'F' stand for?

First Class

What does the code 'P' represent?

First Class Non-Refundable Signup and view all the answers

What does the code 'Y' signify?

Coach Signup and view all the answers

Which letters represent Coach Class?

S, B, M, H, Q, L, V Signup and view all the answers

What do the letters K, G, T, R, O, X represent?

Discounted Signup and view all the answers

What does 'D' stand for in relation to codes not seen in fare quotes?

1st class refundable award Signup and view all the answers

What are SECONDARY CODES used for?

Indicates customer has been given a fare type due to their special classification. Signup and view all the answers

What does RESTRICTIVE QUALIFIERS indicate?

Indicates the number of advance purchase days required and other restrictions. Signup and view all the answers

The code 'E' indicates __

Excursion, round trip travel requiring min/max stay. Signup and view all the answers

The code 'R' denotes __

Round trip travel only. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these codes indicate a day or season restriction?

X Signup and view all the answers

What do Carrier Match Codes include?

J, V, Z, U, W Signup and view all the answers

What does 'N or NR' indicate?

Non-Refundable with a fee Signup and view all the answers

Y AS R 1 indicates __

Y=booking code (class of service), AS=Alaska fare, R= refundable, 1=full flex fares. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following examples with their correct definitions:

Q 14 N 3 = Class of service with 14 day advance booking and non-refundable, changeable with $125 fee V 21 X J N 5 = Class of service with 21 days advance booking, day or season restriction, non-refundable Q L AS Z N 4 = Class of service indicating low season, Alaska fare, carrier match, non-refundable Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fare Basis Codes

Fare Basis Code consists of letters and numbers indicating specific fare rules and restrictions.
Primary Codes include the first letter and booking code which denote class of service.

Class of Service Codes

F: First Class
P: First Class Non-Refundable
Y: Coach
S, B, M, H, Q, L, V: Various Coach Class fare types.
K, G, T, R, O, X: Indicate discounted fare classes.

Additional Codes

D: First Class Refundable Award
U: First Class Upgrades
A: First Class Award with Restrictions
Z: Coach Class Refundable Award
N: Coach Class Award with Restrictions
W: Lowest Mileage Award in Coach Class with Restrictions
E: Employee Positive Space Travel

Secondary Codes

Indicate a customer’s fare type based on special classification, such as military or government.
These codes follow the class of service or booking code.

Restrictive Qualifiers

Qualifiers indicate advance purchase days required, travel restrictions, penalties, and specific valid flights.

Types of Travel

Roundtrip: Identified at the start of Fare Basis.
E: Excursion requiring minimum and maximum stay for round trip travel.
R: Round trip travel only.

Advanced Purchase Requirements

Numbers such as 0, 01, 03, 07, 14, and 21 reflect common advance purchase days.

Day/Time Specific Codes

TS or T: Time-specific travel valid only at outlined times.
S: Standard season (primarily used in Mexico and Hawaii).
H: High season reflects periods with increased travel activity and higher fares.
L: Low season indicates periods with decreased travel activity; fares are lower.

Season and Day Restrictions

Codes B, W, X, C, D: Each denotes restrictions based on specific days of the week or seasons.

Carrier Match

Found towards the end of the Fare Basis, indicating competition with another airline's fare for a similar market segment.
Carrier Match Codes include J, V, Z, U, W.

Refundability of Tickets

Indicates if a fare is refundable or non-refundable.
N or NR: Non-refundable fare, incurs a $125 fee for ticket changes.
R: Refundable fare with no penalties for changes or refunds.

Fare Basis Code Examples

Y AS R 1: Booking code is Y for class of service, AS indicates Alaska fare, R represents refundable, and 1 refers to full flex fares.
Q 14 N 3: Q represents class of service, 14 indicates a 14-day advance booking, N denotes non-refundable with a $125 change fee, and 3 signifies value.
V 21 X J N 5: V is class of service, 21 refers to a 21-day advance booking requirement, X shows day or season restriction, J matches a competitor's carrier, N indicates non-refundable, and 5 signals the best deal.
Q L AS Z N 4: Q indicates class of service, L denotes low season, AS represents Alaska fare, Z indicates carrier match, N means non-refundable, and 4 reflects the best deal.

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Test your knowledge of fare basis codes and booking codes with these flashcards. Each card features a key term followed by its definition, helping you understand the rules and classifications of different fare types. Perfect for travel professionals and students of aviation.