Whats The Difference Between Scheduled and Chartered Flights?
There are basically two types of flight to choose from – scheduled or charter. If you decide to travel with a scheduled airline, you will usually be able to choose from a range of different fares. Like charter flights, the fares vary according to the time of year or day of the week, but there are usually also many different fares for travel on any one service. There are different conditions attached to each type of scheduled fare. The following paragraphs, and the checklist should help you to make sure you get the fare you need. The most expensive fare (or ‘full fare’) will usually be what is known as ‘fully flexible’. These fares allow you to change your reservation, without any extra charge, or to cancel and get your money back. You may also be able to use the ticket on another airline. (This is what is meant by ‘endorseable’). Totally Restricted The cheapest fares are often totally restricted. You might not be able to change the reservation, even if you are prepared to pay. You will
