Talk:Travel class

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Are all these code listings really necessary? Mat334 06:32, 27 January 2006 (UTC)

Yes. The code listing is exactly what I was looking for when Google led me to this article. I've been flying a lot recently and trying to figure out what all the goofy codes meant. I'd like it if someone knowledgable could fill in more details for them. Nate 19:27, 9 March 2006 (UTC)

Unfortunately these code descriptions are not at all accurate. The exact meaning of W/V/S/B etc varies a lot between different airlines, even though there are some conventions like F for first, C for business and Y for economy. For example, for most airlines W is a cheaper fare bucket than V so it's misleading to call W "Premium Economy". The descriptions in this article only applies to one particular airline (not sure which one).

Where is X?

Cattle class is a misnomer. Anyone transporting cattle in conditions as cramped as a typical economy class cabin would be prosecuted for cruelty to animals, and quite rightly so!86.11.124.189 09:04, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

These codes can be very useful indeed, certain Carriers allow access to the Business Lounge when you have full fare economy tickets, for example BMI (British Midland) will let you use the lounge if you have a class J ticket or above. It's always worth checking what extras you get with such tickets.

Just talk to someone who's in the business, like me. Norum

I have to agree with the comment about the class descriptions being inaccurate and highly dependent on the airline at question; for instance, "R" is being described as Supersonic Transport; on Continental R has been used to indicate First Class upgrade inventory, although it appears it's now being sold as a Discounted First Class fare (with upgrade inventory now coming from "F"). Lincoln. 69.17.11.103 18:31, 26 December 2006 (UTC)