MODULE 7: Fare display
For many travelers, the fare plays a major role in their decision of which flights to book. Cost is particularly important for leisure travelers who are paying for the tickets themselves, but also increasingly important for business travelers, as many companies seek to reduce travel costs.
When checking availability, each booking code represents a different cabin class or fare type. On all flights, a variety of fares are offered. The highest fares that are flexible are termed “normal fares.” Those that are lower and less flexible are termed “discount” or “special fares.”
Within each of these categories, there are different types of fares. The general features of the most common fare types are listed below.
This guide provides general guidelines. Restrictions for each fare may vary, depending on the route flown. The rules of each fare should be checked, and passengers advised of any restrictions.
On completion of this module, you will be able to:
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Provide an overview of the fare display
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Identify different fare types
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Identify different classes of service
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Use basic international fare display formats
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Display fare rules
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Display fares using additional search qualifiers
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Display historical fares