A Fare Basis Code (FBC) specifies the rules of an airline's fare. The FBC code starts with a letter (see Table below) followed by optional letters and digits.
| Booking codes | Description |
|---|---|
| R | supersonic (international only) |
| P, F | first class |
| A | discounted first class |
| J, C | business class |
| D, Z | discounted business class |
| Y, S, W | coach class |
| B, H, K, L, M, N, Q, T, V, ... | discounted coach class |
For more details and examples, see Todd et al. (2001, pp. 83-84).
References
- Todd, G., Rice, S. and Gorham, G. (2001). "Travel Perspectives: A Guide to Becoming a Travel Professional", Thomson Delmar Learning.