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Need help understanding the spec. (English translation)

 
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Guys, I'm not used to the terms used in the travel market. So, please help me understand the following words used in the context of the certification.

- first class (ok, this one I got, no problem)
- coach (would it be "second class"?)
- flat price (this one I find hard to understand)

Please, excuse me for asking such trivial questions, but I believe this would help me better understand and choose where I put some attributes in my modeling classes.

Your help is much appreciated.
 
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I admit that the terminology might not be obvious at first blush to some aspirants.

* "First Class" - the folks who pay more for their seats. They usually (on US carriers definitely) get wider, better seats with more leg room, free booze, better food, better entertainment, etc.
* "Coach" - Otherwise known as the cattle car. Where everyone else sits.
* "Flat Price" - Everyone (in a given class) pays the same rate for their ticket. Some airlines charge different amounts based on how close to your travel date your book - the specs are simplifying it by stating that the person who decides 2 hours in advance to fly gets the same rate as the person who decided 2 months in advance.

And it's not a trivial question - as you pointed out, it helps you understand the matter and that's critical to being a software architect.
[ August 24, 2007: Message edited by: Theodore Casser ]
 
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I really appreciate your comments, Theodore. Thanks!
 
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