— 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.
Can't find information about tariffs on the company's website? Select the Help button. Next, click “About purchasing a ticket.”
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.
The third Aeroflot tariff in the Economy class list 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.
Classification of service areas on the aircraft:
- Economy class
This article will focus on third class service on an airplane. The class of service is indicated on the boarding pass and has the following designations: W, S, Y, B, H, K, L, M, N, Q, T, V, X. Which letter will be indicated on your ticket depends only on the airline, operating the flight. Each air carrier chooses its designation from the proposed list of possible ones.
The economy class area takes up the largest part, and is usually located in the middle and rear sections of the aircraft.
Pros and cons of economy class on an airplane
Most tourists going on a seaside holiday or people traveling for work prefer to fly in economy class. And the following facts support this:
- Optimal price-quality ratio at low cost of flights; do not count on a high level of service;
- The lowest cost of air tickets on an airplane is possible only when seated in the economy class of the aircraft;
- The width of the seats is only 43-46 cm, which may not be entirely comfortable to accommodate people of full build;
- The distance between the rows is 74-91 cm, depending on the modification of the aircraft and the direction of flight - on international flights, as a rule, legroom may be slightly larger;
- On long flights, hot meals are provided without a choice of dishes and several types of drinks; on short-distance flights - tea, coffee or soft drinks;
- The seats in economy class are located quite closely, the distance between the seats is minimal. In one row of the aircraft there can be 6-10 passenger seats, articulated 3-4;
- Check-in for the flight takes place at the general counter on a first-come, first-served basis. An exception may only be for passengers with small children;
- Passengers are delivered on board the aircraft by bus in several stages. The buses are often packed;
- After landing, economy class passengers disembark after those arriving in business or first class;
- Airplane baggage rules limit the possible weight of hand luggage (no more than 10 kg) and main cargo (no more than 20 kg) for economy zone passengers;
- The number of blankets and pillows during flights is limited: first of all, accessories are distributed among children on the plane, then the remaining blankets can go to those who managed to contact the flight attendant in order to get a warm blanket.
What are the best seats in economy class?
Not all seats in economy class are equally comfortable. Before your flight, we recommend that you read the material about where the best seats on the plane are so that, if online check-in is possible or during check-in for a flight at the airport, you can take the most comfortable seats on the plane and have a good time on board.
- The most comfortable seats:
- in order to sleep or enjoy beautiful views, it is better to take a seat by the porthole;
- If you can’t sleep during flights and prefer to get up often, we recommend taking an aisle seat so as not to wake up your sleeping neighbor every time;
- Tall passengers should request emergency exit or front row seats at check-in. These seats have increased legroom.
- Worst options:
- the last row of the aircraft - the seat backs do not recline and are fixed in a strictly vertical position;
- the seats located in front of the emergency hatches - for safety reasons, the backs of such chairs also cannot be tilted.
Remember, all is not lost if you don't get the chair you want. After all passengers have taken their seats in economy class and the “boarding completed” sign lights up, look around and assess the situation on the plane. If the plane is not fully loaded, there is a high probability of having good options for free seats. Often on such flights the back rows are empty, where you can sit on several seats at once and get a good night's sleep.
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 airline carrier code 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). Typically, 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 check-out point (if the currency of the check-out point 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.
20.04.2016, 19:56 221008
Airline ticket classes are primarily distinguished by seat comfort and on-board meals. Today there are three classes of air tickets: Economy, Business and First. These are the cheapest, and therefore the most popular plane tickets, with minimal amenities and comfort. Baggage in this class may not be included in the flight price at all. If the flight lasts more than 1.5 hours, passengers may be offered meals. Passengers are transported to the plane by bus. Economy class tickets are generally non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Economy class corresponds to the following letter designations:
- W – premium;
- S, Y – regular economy class (various levels of comfort);
- B, H - with a discount (different types of discount);
- K, L - cheap class (economy with discount);
- M – tourist;
- N, Q, T, X, O - various types of discounts;
- V - at a discount (youth class);
- G - group (reservation under certain conditions).
- J – premium;
- C – normal;
- D, Z, I – with a discount (different systems of discounts, on which the cost of business class air tickets may depend).
In some cases, airlines divide classes into subclasses (for example, Premium, Advanced and others).
In each case, before booking a ticket on the checkout page, you must read the fare rules.
First class air tickets correspond to the following letter designations:
- P – premium;
- F – normal;
- A – with a discount.
Table of symbols for classes of service/booking in air tickets
|
Symbols for first class air tickets |
||
| R |
supersonic |
|
| F |
premium first |
|
| P | ||
| A |
first one with discount |
|
|
Conventional letter designations for class air tickets |
||
| AND |
premium |
|
| B |
Business Class |
|
| D |
with discount |
|
| Sh |
with discount |
|
| Y |
business class with discount |
|
|
Letter symbols for economy class air tickets |
||
| YU |
economic premium |
|
| WITH |
economic |
|
| E |
economic |
|
| AND |
economic with discount |
|
| C |
economic with discount |
|
| TO |
cheap (economic with discount) |
|
| L |
cheap with discount (economic with discount) |
|
| M |
tourist (economic with discount) |
|
| N |
economic with discount |
|
| I |
economic with discount |
|
| T |
economic with discount |
|
| IN |
economic with discount (youth) |
|
| X |
economic with discount |
|
| E |
shuttle tariff; reservations are not allowed; Places are confirmed upon registration |
|
| U |
shuttle tariff; no reservation required; places guaranteed |
|
| G |
group, reservation under certain conditions |
|
| ABOUT |
economic with discount |
|
Today, visiting any point on the planet is accessible to everyone. Air travel simplifies this task. However, such voyages are designed for different levels of comfort. Let's decide how to choose a flight class and what you should pay attention to when purchasing an air ticket.
Taking into account the modern level of various airlines around the world, passengers independently choose classes of service on airplanes. Based on the degree of convenience of the trip, tourists have the right to purchase first, business or economy category tickets. In addition, these three main areas of service imply an internal division according to the degree of booking and other conditions.
In general, an air ticket booking class is an encoding in the form of Latin characters that determines specific quotas for the number of seats or restrictions on booking time. This definition should not be confused with service level - after all, both categories have different characteristics. To understand the information presented a little, we will tell you in more detail about all the possible nuances.
Top class service
On intercontinental flights, competitive airlines offer all-inclusive flights to wealthy passengers. First class on such liners consists of separate “rooms” where the tourist is provided with a full-fledged bed, a choice of menus from upscale restaurants and a full range of entertainment. Sometimes on board ships offering such services there are individual shower blocks and dressing rooms.
Of course, the chairs here are made of high quality materials and equipped with comfortable functions: massage, heating, orthopedic seats. The seat assumes its transformation into a full-fledged bed or its additional installation. In addition, some airlines add a personal bar and cinema to the services of wealthy customers.
On tickets such places are indicated by marking them with the symbols “P”, “F” or “A”. The mark “P” means booking individual cabins of an improved standard. There are separate beds for sleeping, satellite communications and TV monitors. Similar conditions are feasible on Airbus A330 or Boeing 747 200 airliners. Marking "F" implies travel in first class according to the general rules. The designation “A” indicates that a seat is provided under special conditions - at a discount offered by the airline at the peak of seasonal flights.
In addition, first class passengers have additional privileges. At the airport, these people check in in a separate hall or compartment. Here they are provided with individual waiting rooms, where they have everything they need, including showers. Unlimited Internet, a selection of snacks and drinks, comfortable furniture and other entertainment are the minimum requirements at any airport for passengers flying in this class. This category of tourists gets to the airport terminal by individual special premium transport, and the standards for carrying luggage for such passengers far exceed the standard minimum established by the airlines.
Enhanced comfort flights
Business class cabins are becoming a substitute for first-class flights on short-haul domestic and international flights. In addition, some types of aircraft, such as the Boeing 777 200, are equipped with both types of cabins. Conditions of increased comfort require an increase in the number of pieces of client's carry-on luggage - 2 pieces versus one piece for passengers flying under general conditions. In addition, airlines have provided a sufficient amount of space between the rows of seats, twin seats, which in most cases are located on the sides of the aircraft. The following seat options are usually used here:
- Backrest folding angle 160º. The standard seat width here varies between 440–860 mm. The passages between the lines range from 0.84 to 2.02 meters, depending on the dimensions of the liner.
- 180º reclining chairs. Here the dimensions of the seats range from 460 mm to 580 mm, and the dimensions of the aisles will be at least 1.4 meters. The maximum width between the seats reaches 1.7 m. The reclining angle of the backrest allows you to transform the seat into a comfortable sleeping place and minimizes the client’s discomfort on the plane.
When flying, Wi-Fi is available here, you can choose from a wide range of menus, you can charge your gadgets and read the latest press. Airports also provide some privileges for such passengers. These people register either at a separate terminal or bypassing the general queue. In addition, the waiting area for such clients is equipped with fairly comfortable conditions for staying in separate rooms.
Passengers who have canceled their trip here have the opportunity to return their air tickets at their face value or postpone their trip to a time convenient for them. As for ticket markings, the business class category includes the symbols “J”, “C”, “D”, “Z”, “I”.
Moreover, the mark “J” indicates the reservation of premium class seats. Here the seats will be more spacious, the choice of drinks and snacks will be wider. In addition, this category of clients has the right to count on additional entertainment during the flight.
The abbreviation "C" means business class travel on a general basis, and the last three characters indicate a reservation on the plane with a possibility of lower prices during the season. As you can see, special flight conditions allow you to travel in comfort. The only disadvantage in this situation is the high cost of the ticket - usually the price of such seats in the cabin is approximately four times higher than the cost of a standard air ticket.
General flight conditions
Since we have outlined the main characteristics of places of high and increased comfort, let’s move on to the issues of providing standard services. When purchasing a ticket to an economy cabin, some people flying for the first time are interested in: “B class on an airplane - what is it?” This designation indicates the possibility of the airline providing discounts during the peak tourist season. The symbol refers to the booking category and is indirectly related to the flight conditions.
For economy class passengers, the carrier allocates a large part of the cabin, because this option is very popular among residents of any country
If we talk about comfort, the economy class of any airliner consists of standard seats, which are located quite compactly, which reduces the comfort of clients on the road. There are certain restrictions on some seats here - the backs of the seats at emergency passages and seats located in front of the food and sanitary blocks do not recline or do not recline completely.
Seats of this class occupy the main part of the aircraft and are located in the middle and rear areas of the board. Their layout usually follows a 3:3 or 3:4:3 scheme, depending on the type and model of the aircraft. As a rule, there is no talk of a comfortable flight here, but each of the seats is nevertheless equipped with an armrest and a transformable table. Although the company offers meals for passengers who have chosen such travel conditions only on a flight lasting more than two hours.
The service offered to economy class passengers includes only the essentials necessary for the duration of the flight.
Low-cost airlines specializing in short-term flights exclude the provision of free food altogether. Here passengers rely exclusively on a limited number of drinks. For customers occupying standard seats, airlines impose some restrictions on the carriage of hand luggage (on average up to 10 kg) and baggage (about 23 kg).
Registration of such people takes place at the general counter at the airport; the lounge area here is also public and does not involve any special frills. A bus takes passengers directly to the plane, and in some cases, clients travel independently. All possible inconveniences are compensated by the low cost of the trip - general cabin tickets are affordable for most residents of the country. Let's take a closer look at some of the nuances of a flight that a trip of this level of service requires.
About the classification of economy booking
As in situations with the purchase of tickets to a high-convenience cabin, there are several options for passengers of different levels of solvency and aspirations. Experts refer to economy class encodings as “W”, “S”, “Y”, “B”, “H”, “K”, “L”, “M”, “N”, “Q”, “T” , “V”, “X”, “O” and “G” reservation categories. Let's consider them in the given order.
The Latin symbol in the “class” column of the ticket indicates the passenger’s flight category
The “W” symbol suggests the client’s ability to occupy premium seats in the cabin. Usually the distance in front of such seats is increased, sometimes the seats themselves are located in pairs (near emergency exits on some modifications of the aircraft). Fixed and standard conditions require category “S” and class “Y” on the aircraft. What does this mean? Experienced tourists know that tickets with such markings do not provide for any changes in terms of the agreed travel conditions or cost.
The remaining symbols, with the exception of the “G” marking, suggest the possibility of reducing the cost of the flight at the discretion of the airline. This includes the “N” class on the plane, the “Q” and “T” markings. Category “V” is considered youth, and the symbols “K” and “L” are cheap seats, which are sometimes subject to a discount.
On some large liners, the seats at the rear of the side are called “tourist” seats. It is for this category that you can purchase air tickets marked “Class M”. On an airplane, this level is served under the same conditions as category “Y” or with some restrictions.
A purchased ticket for an economy cabin marked “M” means that this type of seat is eligible for airline discounts during peak seasonal flights
As for the “G” mark, here the airlines provide for group seat reservations. A similar practice is used for charter flights, when the tour operator buys only part of the aircraft or a separate block of seats. In addition, there are other reservation class encodings. Economy class "E" on the plane means that you cannot choose your seat in advance. Here, the passenger determines the seat at check-in for the flight. The “U” symbol means that a seat reservation is not required, since clients are guaranteed to occupy all seats, according to the fare of their air ticket.
Finally, we note that airlines independently control the number of tickets that offer discounts. Keep in mind that when you downgrade your comfort class, the quota for the number of air tickets drops proportionally.
When purchasing a plane ticket, passengers independently determine the class of service on the airliner 
Flying in first class is the most expensive, but most comfortable way to travel. 
Flying business class offers certain privileges for passengers, as well as an increased degree of seat comfort and service. 
For business class passengers at the airport there is a separate check-in terminal and a convenient waiting room
One step away from being banned from leaving: with what debts will they not be allowed to go abroad? If there is a debt, will they be allowed to go abroad?
What kind of debts will they not let you go abroad with?
Top attractions in the world worth visiting
The main attractions of the world
Large detailed political map of the world in Russian Detailed map of the world with magnification