passenger class codes

[yselmike 393]

On my ticket with swiss air for dec it has a passenger class letter L normally i get a y

what does this mean please

[CheshireTom 1,377]

Mike,

 

In short, it is an economy class code.

 

A simplified explanation of the various codes is:

 

First class codes

 

A, F, P, R, Z

 

On domestic flights, F commonly indicates first class on a two-cabin plane. If a three-cabin aircraft is used, P (for "premium") may be used to distinguish the higher level of service in first class. The R code indicated supersonic transport and is no longer used with the retirement of the Concorde. The A and Z codes may indicate a first class ticket whose fare is reduced due to restrictions on refunds, advance reservation requirements, or other terms.

 

 

Business class codes

 

C, J, D, I

 

On many airlines, C or J indicate full fare business class, whereas discounted and thus restricted and un-upgradeable fares are represented by D or I.

 

 

Economy class codes

 

Full fare: Y, H

Standard fare: B, M, N

Special or discount fares: G, I, K, L, O, Q, S, T, U, V, W, X

 

In most airlines, a full fare, unrestricted economy ticket is booked as a Y fare. Full fare tickets with restrictions on travel dates, refunds, or advance reservations are commonly classed as B, H, or M, although some airlines may use S, W, or others. Heavily discounted fares, commonly T or W, not only will not permit cabin upgrades, refunds, or reservation changes, but may require Internet booking, not credit miles or elite status credit in a frequent flyer program, or impose many other restrictions. Other fare codes are restricted for use by consolidators, group charters, or travel industry professionals.

 

Tom

[yselmike 393]

Ok cheers tom, just dont want to get bumped at zurich airport when i can already tast los.