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Air Ticket Common Knowledge > What are Full-price Tickets and Special-price Tickets?

Full-price Ticket: This refers to the normal price of an airline that allows for endorsements and changes, valid for one year. This type of ticket is more expensive than a special-price ticket.

Special-price Ticket: This refers to a special discount price offered by airlines which does not allow for endorsements and has many restrictive conditions with varying validity periods but is cheaper.

> How Are Airline Fare Classes Divided?

Airline fares are generally divided into three classes: First Class, Business Class, and Economy Class. Each class is further divided according to normal fare and various different special discount fares into different cabin codes. The first-class code is usually F or A; business class code is usually C or D, etc. For economy class codes, for example, some routes may be divided into Y, M, L, K, T representing different fares with each having a different number of seats. Airlines around the world generally define their own letters as cabin codes without any unified regulations. Passengers who book the specified cabin can use the specified price.

Company Full Price 9.5% Discount 9% Discount 8.5% Discount 8% Discount 7.5% Discount 7% Discount 6.5% Discount 6% Discount International CA Y B H K L M N Q Eastern MU Y B E H L M N R Southern CZ Y T K H M G S L Shanghai FM Y I H K L M T E V Hainan HU Y B H K L M N Q Xiamen MF Y Q H L T M N K Shandong SC Y B H K L M N Q Shenzhen ZH Y R G K H T Q L Sichuan 3U Y T K H M G S L

> What Are One-way and Round-trip Tickets?

One-way Ticket: Point-to-point departure ticket.

Round-trip Ticket: Point-to-point return ticket.

> What Is an OPEN Ticket?

For round-trip tickets, if the return date is not fixed, it is called an OPEN ticket, marked as "OPEN" on the return ticket. After confirming the date abroad, passengers go to the airline to get the date change strip. If passengers want to buy this kind of ticket, they should declare in advance at the ticket agency and ask whether the date change is free because most discounted tickets do not allow the return to be OPEN, and changing the date often incurs a fee.

> What Are the Shortest and Longest Stay Periods for Tickets?

Many international discount air tickets require the traveler's travel dates to meet the shortest and longest stay period restrictions:

Shortest Stay Period: The minimum number of days the passenger must stay at the destination.

Longest Stay Period: The maximum number of days the passenger can stay at the destination.

In addition, some fares also have requirements regarding whether the departure or return is during weekdays or weekends.

> What Does 'Non-transferable, Non-changeable, Non-refundable' Mean?

Many international discount air tickets have certain restrictions:

Non-transferable: After ticket issuance, the airline cannot be changed.

Non-changeable: After ticket issuance, the departure or return date cannot be changed (specifically according to airline regulations).

Non-refundable: After ticket issuance, the return ticket or entire ticket cannot be refunded (specifically according to airline regulations).

> What Is the Final Ticket Issuance Deadline?

For the seat reserved by the passenger, the airline sets a certain ticket issuance deadline. If the specified deadline is exceeded, the seat will be canceled by the airline. Note that when the issuance deadline falls on a weekend/holiday, the deadline must be moved forward to before the weekend/holiday. Different airlines have their own regulations regarding this deadline, requiring payment and ticket issuance within a certain number of days after booking (for example, within 14 days after booking), completion of payment and ticket issuance 14 days before departure, or "book and sell immediately" (requiring immediate payment and ticket issuance upon securing a seat, otherwise the airline will not hold the seat).

> What Are the Reconfirmation Procedures for Tickets?

According to international aviation customs, for round-trip and connecting flight tickets, if the stay exceeds 72 hours at a location, regardless of whether subsequent flights have been booked, passengers need to reconfirm their subsequent flight reservations at least 72 hours in advance at that location. Generally, the method involves calling the airline to inform them whether they will continue traveling on the next flight as scheduled. Otherwise, the airline has the right to cancel the reservation.

> What Is the Airport Tax for International Tickets?

The airport tax for international tickets is collected by foreign airports and must be paid together with the ticket purchase. Specific tax items and amounts are printed on the ticket as proof. Passengers should inquire about whether the quoted price includes airport taxes and request written confirmation of the quote.

> What Are Transit and Stopover?

For international tickets, generally staying less than 24 hours at a transit point is considered a transit, while exceeding this time is considered a stopover. However, some airlines have different regulations, such as Air Canada's 4-hour rule.

> What Are Children's and Infant's Tickets?

Children's Ticket Age Specification: 2-12 years old, based on the departure date.

Infant's Ticket Age Specification: 0-2 years old, based on the departure date. Discounts vary depending on the route and price.

> How Are Free Checked Baggage Allowances Defined by Airlines?

* U.S., Canada Routes: Two pieces of checked baggage are allowed for free, along with one piece of carry-on baggage. Each checked bag must not exceed 32 kg, with the sum of the three dimensions not exceeding 158 cm.

* All Other Routes: One piece of checked baggage is allowed for free, along with one piece of carry-on baggage. The weight limit for checked baggage is 20 kg for economy class, 30 kg for business class, and 40 kg for first class.

* Carry-on baggage weight limit is generally 5 kg, with the sum of the three dimensions not exceeding 113 cm (regardless of the route).

* Checked and carry-on baggage weight limits may have exceptions among different airlines. Please refer to the "Travel Guide" on the homepage and the "Detailed Information" in the price query section, or contact the relevant airline directly.

* Infants do not have a free baggage allowance. Luggage exceeding the above volume or weight must pay fees according to airline regulations.

> What Is an Airline Mileage Card?

Most airlines offer mileage accumulation for passengers who join their mileage club. After reaching a certain amount set by the airline, passengers will receive corresponding rewards (such as upgrades, free tickets, etc., specifically according to airline regulations). Passengers wishing to join the airline's mileage club can obtain an application form from the airline, fill it out, and send it back to the airline to receive a mileage card. Thereafter, the card number must be entered for each flight.

> What Should Be Done If a Ticket Is Lost?

If a passenger loses their ticket, they should immediately report it to the local police station or police department to obtain a loss certificate. Then, proceed to the local office of the airline to handle the loss reporting procedures. Some airlines may issue a new ticket, record it; others may require the passenger to purchase another ticket, and then upon returning to Beijing, handle the procedures with the airline. After approximately one to one and a half years, if there is no misuse or unauthorized refund, the airline will notify the passenger or agent for a refund.

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