In plain English
It compares the prices of two fares and points to the money gap between them. That gap can show that one fare costs more or less than the other.
In context
Here, it indicates the amount by which the fare for the new trip choice is higher or lower than the other fare being compared with it.
- Situation
- Changing trips, requesting refunds, reading disruption options, and handling travel documents
- What it communicates
- labels the extra amount or pricing gap shown for a new trip choice.
Meaning limits
The term itself does not say which fare is the reference point unless the surrounding information makes that clear.
Examples
“The fare difference between the local bus and the express bus was $4.”
“After she changed to the later flight, the agent calculated the fare difference.”