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Booking class is the letter designation of the quota of seats on a flight corresponding to a particular fare. The class of air ticket determines the service you will receive during the flight. If a regular dinner included in the ticket price is offered to everyone regardless of class, free alcoholic drinks will be provided only to first class passengers. However, if you are flying abroad, and especially to Europe, then it is hardly worth overpaying - even in the economy class of international flights there is quite high-quality service and comfortable conditions that meet European standards. Moreover, you will have to overpay a lot - prices for air tickets from the same company for the same flight can differ twice (if you compare first and economy class). For each fare, the airline has established a booking class N, V, R, M, K, H, B, Y and quotas of seats for sale in this subclass. Moreover, the cheaper the fare, the lower the quota of seats. It is clear that if you sell all the seats at the minimum fare, then the flight is unlikely to be economically justified. Therefore, there are always few cheap tickets. The airline determines in advance (purely technically) how many seats in a given price quota it will sell on the flight. Of course, the division of quotas varies on each flight in each season.
First grade
Р R - supersonic class
F R - premium first class
P F - first class
A A - first class with discount
Business Class
And J - premium business class
B C - business class
D D - business class with discount
Ш Z - business class with discount
S I - business class with discount
Economy class
Yu W - economic premium
C S - economy class
E Y - economy class
F B - economic with discount
C H - economic with discount
K K - cheap class (economy with discount)
L L - cheap class with discount (economy with discount)
M M - tourist class (economy with discount)
N N - economic with discount
I Q - economic with discount
T T - economic with discount
In V - economic with a discount (youth class)
X X - economic with discount
E E - shuttle tariff; reservations are not allowed; Places are confirmed upon registration
U is a shuttle tariff; no reservation required; places guaranteed
Г G - group class - reservation under certain conditions
O O - economic with discount
The level of service for Class C may be the same or higher than Class Y, but lower than Class J.
The level of service for class M may be the same or lower than for class Y.
When selling with seat numbers, only 16 subclasses can be used; when selling without seat numbers, 26 subclasses can be used.
— these are 193 aircraft whose age does not exceed 4 years. Aeroflot is constantly working to improve the quality of customer service. Ticket prices are calculated in such a way that people with different budgets can afford them.
The company offers several tariffs that provide a specific set of services. These are Business, Comfort and Economy. They, in turn, are divided into Premium, Optimum, Budget and Promo. The breakdown of Aeroflot tariffs will be discussed in this article. Their choice affects what class of service you will be provided on board the airliner.
The most favorable tariff, at which the passenger has the right to the maximum number of services, is Business Premium. Change the departure date, refund the ticket fee, make changes to an existing reservation- all this can be done if you purchase tickets at this rate.
There is also Business Optimum. It is similar to the first one, but the number of advantages is much less. For date changes, etc. you can only with deduction of a certain amount or with additional payment.
Both of them can be taken with you in your luggage two suitcases weighing 32 kg each and one bag weighing up to 15 kg in hand luggage. Before departure, you can use the Business Class lounge, quickly receive your luggage and be the first to leave. They will also serve you during registration without queues.
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Examples of codes for this tariff - JFM, DFM, IFM, CCO, etc.
There are the same two subsections - Premium and Optimum. Their characteristics are similar to those listed above. The difference is in the weight of the luggage. You can take it with you two suitcases, but weighing 23 kg each. You are allowed to take in your hand luggage one bag up to 10 kg.
You won't be able to board the plane first or claim your luggage right away. Only Business Class passengers enjoy these privileges.
The codes for these tariffs can be as follows - WFM, SFO, ACO, AFM, etc.
The tariffs can be the following - Premium, Optimum, Budget and Promo. Premium comes with the widest privileges. You will be able to change the departure date, you have the right for two pieces of luggage each up to 23 kg.
Aeroflot Economy Class cabin.
What is this Aeroflot Economy Class “Optimum” fare? You get fewer benefits, but they are there. You will have the opportunity to upgrade your service class when booking, choose your seats in advance, and can be combined with the same fares, but in other classes of service. In your luggage you can take one suitcase weighing 23 kg, and hand luggage - up to 10 kg.
Aeroflot's third Economy class tariff is “Budget”. It will not be possible to change the departure date, get your money back for tickets or make changes to your reservation.. In terms of the number and weight of luggage and hand luggage, the rules do not differ from Optimum.
Aeroflot Economy Class N may be indicated on tickets. To understand what tariff this is, look at the next two letters that follow it. If FM or FO, then it is Premium. CL or CO is Optimum, and VU and VO are Budget. Same thing with Economy Class E.
The last one is the cheapest - Promo. Buying tickets on it is very difficult. The company provides passengers with the opportunity to purchase a limited number of them and within a certain, short period of time. More information on how you can purchase tickets at the Promo rate can be found in this article.
What kind of Aeroflot Economy Class “Promo” tariff is this? It is designated by its unique codes - RSX and RSO. If you participate in the company's bonus program, you will receive only 25%. Can only be combined with the same rate. There are no restrictions on luggage and hand luggage. You can make changes to your order, but only with an additional payment.
Features of booking classes
When you choose Business Class booking with Aeroflot, you get a lot of privileges. You will be provided full range of SkyPriority services. At the airport, you will spend your time in comfort in the local lounges with enhanced comfort. You will be checked in in advance, you and your luggage will be taken to the plane first.
On the plane you will sit separately from Economy passengers. Ergonomic chairs with cushions, USB sockets, etc. will be at your service. You will be provided with a separate menu. The dishes are prepared by the best chefs and served in porcelain dishes. They will give you a wine list to go with it. It's being updated every 6 months.
To find information about service classes on the company’s website, go back to “Reference Information”. Then select “On Board”.
The Comfort class also has a large number of advantages. You will be sitting on board the plane in comfortable, adjustable chairs. Delicious dishes served in beautiful settings will be served to you. To prevent passengers from getting bored during the flight, their seats are equipped with special multimedia system. The flight attendants will take care of your comfort.
In Economy you will be no less comfortable. Ergonomic seats with folding tables and mobile armrests allow you to have a pleasant flight.
For small passengers, entertainment and children's kits are provided. Adults are provided with pillows, blankets and an amenity kit. It consists of slippers and a sleep mask. If you are a vegetarian or diabetic, you will be provided with
separate meals.
Conclusion
Aeroflot tries to satisfy the needs of all its passengers. Three classes of service correspond to different needs - Business, Comfort and Economy. Several tariffs have been formed for them. This makes it possible for people with high, medium and low budgets to purchase tickets.
One of the most profitable ones is Premium and Optimum. All three service classes have them. Economy Class has two additional tariffs - Budget and Promo. You can buy very cheap tickets using them. That's why they are the most popular.
According to statistics, air travel holds a leading position in the passenger transportation market. The degree of comfort of a flight is directly related to the seat you occupy in the cabin. In total, there are 3 classes of service on board, offering a variety of additional services or a list of restrictions. For the convenience of passengers, each gradation is indicated by a specific letter on the plane ticket.
Let's take a closer look at what class Y is and what benefits you will receive when purchasing a ticket with this letter designation.
Main classes and selection factors
When choosing a seat and class of service, the passenger takes into account factors such as his financial capabilities, purpose of the trip, duration of the flight, personal preferences and even phobias and prejudices. It is also equally important for some travelers in which part of the cabin their seat is located, because the front and middle are not so noisy, but the rear section is a safer zone in case of accidents that may occur during takeoff or landing.
- So, seats on airplanes are divided into:
- first grade;
- Business Class;
Economy class.
First grade
- Passengers in this prestigious class can:
- check in for your flight without a queue or do it in a separate VIP terminal and drive up to the ramp in a premium car;
- in the salon they can use a folding chair or sofa, order food and drinks from a wide range of dishes, and the staff is ready to fulfill any of their requests.
Business Class
This option gives the passenger the opportunity to:
- after a long flight, put your clothes in order in a specially designated place;
- choose a menu that will satisfy the needs of passengers on medical diets, traveling with children, as well as those who have strict preferences related to religion;
- change the departure date or even return the ticket, while receiving its entire cost back.
Economy class
Places in this category are the cheapest. They are distinguished by:
- equipment with a folding table and a pocket with an illustrated magazine and an evacuation map;
- the number of meals and its quality depends on the airline;
- During a long flight, everyone is given earplugs, pillows, and blankets.
Y – the most expensive economy class option
Here we come to the mysterious Y. The ignorant will have to learn that this letter means belonging to the most expensive economy class option. The cost of tickets is close to almost the same as business class, since class Y tickets exclude any restrictions.
What are the advantages of an economy class Y ticket? Having a ticket includes:
- the ability to change the date and direction of the flight;
- full refund of the ticket price, including after check-in for the flight;
- booking it without any need to pay an immediate fee.
- open return flight date valid for a year;
- upgraded class of service;
- 90% discount for children under 2 years old or free flight for them when accompanied by you; and from 2 to 12 years old - half the cost of the ticket with the provision of a separate seat;
- The free baggage allowance is 2 pieces.
In addition, Y class seats are located in the middle and rear of the aircraft. Unlike higher-class seats, the width of the seats and aisles between the rows is narrower. However, each seat is equipped with a folding backrest and table, as well as comfortable armrests. Depending on the carrier company for which the Class Y ticket was purchased, passengers may be provided with other services. They usually include hot meals with a choice of menus and hygiene kits.
During short flights, passengers are offered only hot and cold drinks. Service for these passengers is carried out after the service provided to passengers of a higher class.
Knowledge of the above nuances will allow you to choose a plane ticket competently - in accordance with your capabilities and preferences.
The general rules are printed on the outside of the ticket. On the inside there are specific flight details.
1 Passenger name (NAME OF PASSENGER). Indicated only in Latin transcription (as in a foreign passport). The surname is followed (through a slash - slash "/") by the first letter of the name or the full name and, possibly, the title (MR - Mr., MRS - Miss, MSS - Mrs.). According to international standards, up to 3 mistakes are allowed in a name without distorting the sound.
2 Stopover (X/O). If at this point there is a stopover along the route for more than 24 hours ("stopover"), then this field is empty or "O". If this point is a transit point, then opposite this point there is an “X”.
3
Flight route (FROM/TO). The point of departure for this flight coupon is indicated (in English writing). Below is the arrival point. If there are several airports in a given city, the name is followed by a three-letter airport code.
A list of airport codes for all countries can be downloaded on the AS-travel website.
The word VOID (English space, empty space) can fill empty fields and lines in the form.
4
Carrier (CARRIER). Two-letter code of the airline carrier in the IATA (International Air Transport Association) system
A list of airline codes can be downloaded from the AS-travel website. Attention! Large file size!
5 Flight number (FLIGHT)
6
Booking class (CLASS). Latin letter encoding the class of seats on the plane:
F, P, A - first class
J, C, D, I, Z - business class
W, S, Y, B, H, K, L, M, N, Q, T, V, X - economy class
R - "supersonic" class
7 departure date (DATE)
8 Departure time (TIME). The local time of the departure point is always indicated.
9 Booking status (STATUS). Usually a ticket is issued with a confirmed status - "OK". For some fares, it is possible to issue tickets with the status "RQ" (request for a seat at check-in). The ticket for infants (up to 2 years old) flying without a seat indicates the status "NS".
10 Tariff type (FARE BASIS). Alphanumeric designation of the tariff for this coupon.
11
Endorsement/restrictions (ENDORSEMENTS/RESTRICTIONS). Various restrictions on transportation on this air ticket are indicated, as well as the possibility of “transfer” ( endorsement) passenger to another carrier.
For example, if the column says “SU/KL ONLY”, this means that this ticket is valid on flights of Aeroflot (SU) and KLM (KL) and, if the fare conditions allow changes to the ticket, then even to an already issued ticket, You can "change" from one company to another. If the fare at which the ticket was issued allows any changes, then this possibility should be reflected in this column. For example, "RES CHG USD50" or "ONE INBOUND REB FREE" means: " CHANGING YOUR RESERVATION WITH A FINE OF $50" or " ONE CHANGE OF THE REVERSE DATE FOR FREE". Usually, for the most preferential ("hard") tariffs, the following template is common: " XX ONLY/NON REF/NO CHG/NO REROUT" - "THE TICKET IS ONLY VALID ON THE CARRIER XX / THE TICKET IS NON-REFUNDABLE/CHANGES OF DATES ON THE TICKET ARE IMPOSSIBLE/CHANGES OF THE ROUTE PROHIBITED". This column can also display service information.
12 Additional air ticket (CONJUNCTION TICKETS). If the ticket route includes more flights than the number of flight coupons in the form, then such an air ticket is issued on several forms and the additional ticket number is indicated in this field. It should be borne in mind that these several forms represent one ticket, and even if you have completely flown the route using one of them, under no circumstances throw it away until the end of the entire trip.
13 Origin/destination (ORIGIN/DESTINATION). A three-letter designation of the departure point and through a slash - a slash "/" - the arrival point along the entire route.
14 Issued in exchange for (ISSUED IN EXCHANGE FOR). If an air ticket is issued in exchange for another, then the number of the original ticket is entered in this column.
15
Rate (FARE). Tariff in the currency of the start of transportation.
For example, if an air ticket is issued on the route London - Moscow, then the fare will be indicated in pounds (GBP). Countries with soft currencies have tariffs published in US dollars.
16 Equivalent fare paid (EQUIV/FARE PD). The equivalent of the fare in the currency of the point of issue (if the currency of the point of issue differs from the currency of the point of origin of transportation).
17 Total (TOTAL). The full cost of the air ticket (fare plus airport taxes) in the currency of the point where the ticket was issued.
18 Tariff calculation (FARE CALCULATION). Detailed fare calculation for the entire air ticket. The calculation consists of three-letter city codes, two-character carrier codes, and tariff components in neutral units of calculation (NUC). The combined tax (airport taxes) is also deciphered here.
19 Form of payment (FORM OF PAYMENT). The form in which the ticket was paid for. The most common: CASH - cash, INVOICE or INV - non-cash payment, CC - credit card.
Travelers who fly more or less frequently with the largest Russian airline are able to instantly decipher air ticket data without spending much effort. For them, booking data, time and date of departure, comfort class and its cost are in specially designated columns, the location of which is well known.
People who rarely use the services of air carriers usually get lost in a large number of numbers, not understanding where the information about a particular flight and its price is indicated. In fact, the problem has a fairly simple solution; you only need to spend a little time once, studying the flight rules for one class or another and correlating the information received with the air ticket data.
Popular destinations of Aeroflot airline
Place | Direction | Find a ticket |
Moscow → Adler | ||
Moscow → Denpasar Bali | ||
Moscow → Simferopol | ||
Moscow → Istanbul | ||
Moscow → Rome | ||
Moscow → Barcelona | ||
Moscow → Prague | ||
Moscow → Bangkok | ||
Moscow → Phuket | ||
Moscow → Paris |
You can purchase a plane ticket in various ways: buy a paper version at ticket offices, book and pay on the official website of the air carrier or through search engines optimized for selecting the desired flights of all airlines. In any case, you should first study the terms of the tariff, which outline the actions that the passenger and the air carrier have the right to take.
The rules of any airline always describe in detail the procedures for purchasing, booking, checking in for a flight, boarding a plane, exchanging and returning tickets of all comfort classes. It is recommended that you read the information, since most clients purchase budget air tickets. The disadvantage of such flights is that the range of opportunities provided to the passenger is significantly narrowed, so the low price of the flight is not always justified - in an unforeseen situation, you can simply lose all the money paid to the airline.
At the same time, it is not necessary to buy seats exclusively in business class, but if possible, it is better to ignore the cheapest plane tickets. Aeroflot airline has the following tariff schedule:
1. Division of classes in the “economy” group:
- promo;
- budget;
- optimum;
- status.
2. Business class is divided into:
- optimum;
- status.
All classes are individually designated using letters. Among them, there are several categories that are in greater demand than others.
The most budget fare available at Aeroflot airline is suitable, for example. The cost of air tickets is as low and affordable as possible, however, the passenger cannot choose almost any conditions other than the destination. Even the departure and return dates are selected from those proposed by the air carrier. As a rule, such flights are scheduled for the least profitable days and months. The date of the return flight is necessarily fixed, usually falling on Sundays.
The tariff applies to international flights. Flights within Russia have slightly different conditions. The passenger can only stay in the city of arrival for a month. Aeroflot airlines have long introduced a cumulative system of bonus miles. Having flown a certain number of hundreds of miles, the client has the right to demand a free flight or a significant reduction in the price of the air ticket. The website lists flights and bonus miles that are different for all classes. The “economy-promo” group allows you to accrue 25% of the total length of the route.
Flights at this fare are only direct; it is impossible to buy flights with transfers to explore other cities and countries. The option of changing the comfort class to a higher one does not work here either - the client will not be able to pay for the service either with miles or real money. You can return your ticket, but subject to the following conditions:
- Cancellation of a flight 24 hours or more in advance will result in a fine of 25 euros.
- It is possible to return a plane ticket in less than 24 hours only by paying a commission in the amount of 25% of the full price of the ticket and the same service fee of 25 euros.
- A ticket cannot be refunded immediately before departure.
- For domestic flights, it is possible to change several flight criteria by paying a fine of 2 to 4 thousand rubles. Changing the conditions of an international flight will cost the client approximately 100 euros. Air tickets for children under two years old with arrival points located in other countries will cost only 10% of the full fare. Older children fly at full price. If a flight with a child aged 0-2 years takes place within the Russian Federation, then the child is entitled to a free flight. For a child under 12 years old, you will have to buy a flight ticket, but at 75% of the price.
The largest number of tickets for Aeroflot airliners are sold at this tariff. The high demand is explained by the optimal ratio of price and the range of services offered. With a relatively low cost of the flight, the service package is more extensive compared to the most budget fare. The return departure date is also fixed, and the choice of dates is limited, but the passenger is not limited by the month of stay in the country or city - the return date can be delayed by six months.
It will also be much faster to accumulate miles with this tariff, because the increase percentage will be 150%. The flight can be made with connections in other localities, no matter whether they are in Russia or abroad. The comfort class can be upgraded to a higher one, for example, based on accumulated miles, however, you must first check the conditions for a particular flight, as they vary. The conditions for canceling a flight are quite lenient:
- When returning an air ticket one day or more in advance, the passenger will pay a service fee of 25 euros for foreign flights and 900 rubles for domestic flights.
- If there are less than 24 hours left before departure, only a quarter of the cost of the air ticket will be deducted without a service fee.
- Once check-in is completed and boarding is announced, the ticket cannot be refunded.
- Exchanging a ticket for flights will require an additional payment of 50 euros; a fine of 100 euros applies only to flights to the United States of America. The benefits and travel conditions for children aged 0-2 years are similar to the previous fare discussed, with one caveat: a child over 2 years old flying without an adult accompanying person will not receive discounts, and the flight will cost the same as for adults.
The most expensive of all Aeroflot airline fares, which is preferred by wealthy citizens whose income allows them to spend decent amounts on air tickets. Of course, the package of services provided for VIP passengers includes all possible conditions, including an uncertain date of return flight. The percentage of bonus miles reaches 200.
Staying in the city of arrival is allowed for up to 12 months, and you can get there directly or in transit with any transfer options. If a flight is cancelled, the full cost of the ticket will be refunded without penalties or fees, including change at the time of check-in or boarding. You can also freely change your air ticket to a more suitable date and time.
When flying abroad, a child under 2 years old is provided with an air ticket for 10% of the full price and is entitled to a free flight within Russia. After 2 years, accompanying adults have the right to buy a plane ticket for a child at half the cost.
It should be noted that an economy class flight in the “status” category has almost complete coincidence on the above points. The passenger can choose the date of return himself, already at the point of arrival, where he has the right to spend 12 months. Bonus miles will be awarded at the rate of 200% of the number of miles traveled on the flight.
Returns and exchanges of air tickets are also free of charge, up to cancellation of the flight before boarding. The difference will be in the comfort of the seat and a narrower selection of the menu offered during the flight.
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