If you’ve ever flown anywhere in the world, you may be aware of the different seating classes on a flight.Airlines traditionally have three travel classes in which a passenger may be seated. There are three types of seats available: first class, business class, and economy class. Each airline’s policies and regulations differ, but overall, the cabin configuration will determine how many classes of service are offered. Here’s a guideline for how the different airline classes are broken down and how they render services to passengers in each location.
• First Class is generally the most expensive and most comfortable option.
• Business Class is a high quality product that is traditionally purchased by business travellers (also known as executive class).
• Premium Economy, slightly better Economy Class seating (greater distance between rows of seats; the seats themselves may or may not be wider than regular Economy Class).
• Economy Class (also known as coach class or travel class) is a low-cost accommodation option popular with leisure travellers.
• Basic Economy, or "bare bones" fare, typically does not include seat selection or baggage allowance (which must be purchased separately).
Economy Class
The various flight class codes usually include both the type of seat and a letter that designates a specific attribute of that seat. Often, the lettered codes refer to subtle differences between the fares, such as tickets that allow you to make changes without penalty versus those that are non-refundable and non-upgradable. Although they can vary from one airline carrier to another, in general, this is what the following letter designations mean when you’re flying in economy class:
Business Class
For Business Class seats, there are usually five separate codes: C, D, I, J, and Z. Just like in Economy Class, each code means a specific thing.
Once again, each carrier may have different meanings for each of the classes, so it’s always good to check with the airline you’ve chosen to make sure the codes mean what you think they mean.
First Class
Flight class codes for first class seats resemble those for other classes, and they are most often broken down as follows:
• A = First Class Discounted
• F = First Class Full Fare
• P stands for First Class.
• R stands for First Class Suites.
If you’re flying domestically on a flight anywhere in the United States, the code "F" usually refers to a seat on a two cabin plane. The "P" code usually stands for "premium" and is used for seats on a three cabin plane that involve a higher class of service.
The "R" code was originally discontinued when the Concorde ceased being used, but it has come back into use ever since the introduction of the Airbus A380 and certain flights on carriers such as Qantas and Singapore Airlines.
In general, the A and P codes sometimes indicate that the fare is reduced due to certain terms, such as advanced reservation requirements,refund restrictions, and so on. Once again, the lower case "n" after any of these codes usually indicates that the flight is a night time flight.
As a general rule, the actual miles travelled do not determine how many miles you accrue on a certain flight; instead, the class determines that number. The letters on your boarding pass tell a lot about the type of ticket you’ve purchased, but it’s more than just "A" and "F," which indicate a first class ticket, and "B," which means there’s a good chance you could be upgraded. The letters on your boarding pass tell a lot about the type of ticket you’ve purchased, but it’s more than just "A" and "F," which indicate a first class ticket, and "B," which means there’s a good chance you could be upgraded.
An Airport visit is organised for the students of Guiders Education and this helps them understand the various classes in a better fashion.
