FlySAA.com: Saver/Plus/Classic/Select

[Goobie]

Has anybody used the flysaa.com website to book a flight to London recently and were confronted with these economy class options at different fares: Saver/Plus/Classic/Select? What are they and what do I get for each? The price difference is quite dramatic.

thanks

 

[Nicci]

Saver:

# Fare Economy Class G
# Combinable with any other fare class.
# Tickets must be paid for 72 hours after confirmation.
# Non Refundable.
# Rebooking not permitted.
# Passenger must travel as ticketed or forfeit the ticket..
# No Name changes allowed after ticketing.
# Pre-seating allowed.
# Rerouting not permitted.
# ZAR285.00 or equivalent currency Refund Administration charge applicable
# Voyager Miles Upgrade NOT allowed

Plus:
# Fare Economy Class T
# Combinable with any other fare class.
# Tickets must be paid for 72 hours after confirmation.
# 25% Cancellation fee applicable the most restrictive rule for the entire ticket apply.
# A rebooking fee of ZAR1500.00 or USD175.00 subject to the applicable booking class being available.
# If applicable booking class is not available, Upgrade to the next higher fare as well as rebooking fee applicable.
# No Name changes allowed after ticketing.
# Pre-seating allowed.
# Rerouting not permitted.
# ZAR285.00 or equivalent currency Refund Administration charge applicable
# Voyager Miles Upgrade NOT allowed

Classic:
# Fare Economy Class S
# Combinable with any other fare class.
# Tickets must be paid for 72 hours after confirmation.
# 25% Cancellation fee applicable.
# No Name changes allowed after ticketing.
# Pre-seating allowed.
# A rebooking fee of ZAR1000.00 or USD100.00 subject to the applicable booking class being available.
# If applicable booking class is not available, upgrade to the next higher fare as well as rebooking fee applicable.
# Re-routing not permitted.
# Rerouting not permitted.
# ZAR285.00 or equivalent currency Refund Administration charge applicable
# Voyager Miles Upgrade NOT allowed

Select:
# Fare Economy Class S
# Combinable with any other fare class.
# Tickets must be paid for 72 hours after confirmation.
# 25% Cancellation fee applicable.
# No Name changes allowed after ticketing.
# Pre-seating allowed.
# A rebooking fee of ZAR1000.00 or USD100.00 subject to the applicable booking class being available.
# If applicable booking class is not available, upgrade to the next higher fare as well as rebooking fee applicable.
# Re-routing not permitted.
# Rerouting not permitted.
# ZAR285.00 or equivalent currency Refund Administration charge applicable
# Voyager Miles Upgrade NOT allowed

Hope this helps?

 

[Hosehead]

Basically it's all about voyager miles if you are a star alliance member you collect these but on the lower fares eg saver- SAA doesn't give miles, which is ok if you don't need them as these are SAA's so called "discounted " tickets ha ha and only a few seats per flight are available in that class. Also there are different penalties in each fare class regarding ticket changes. In Saver, you can't make changes (No flexibility) -you usually have to buy another (I stand to be corrected though) or you pay big penalties for any changes and the penalties lessen as you move towards the most expensive fares. Select is a full fare economy ticket with minimum restrictions-and refundable.- Full flexibility.

Edit - I see Select is not full fare and has conditions but you pay the most for the least restrictions.
@Goobie BA is running a special fare of R5000 odd return including taxes which is the bargain at the moment, but only 2 days to book.

 

[mr_mikey]

Would anyone be able to specify the difference between the Priority and Premium classes shown under the "premium" tab? Is this the old Business vs. First classes distinction or is it a discounted vs. full business fare? Thanks for any help you can provide.