In plain English
Within one travel class, airlines often have a usual, baseline fare type. “Standard Fare” names that regular option rather than a special discounted offer. It also excludes a more expensive premium fare.
In context
Here, “Standard Fare” labels the airline’s regular fare option for the selected class of travel, not a discounted special fare or a higher-priced premium fare.
- Situation
- Booking flights, choosing fares, seats, baggage, and optional services
- What it communicates
- labels a fare option before passenger details.
Meaning limits
By itself, the term does not state the exact price or what is included, because those details can vary.
Examples
“For economy on that flight, the Standard Fare was priced above the sale fare and below the premium fare.”
“When the promotion ended, the agent rebooked her in economy on the Standard Fare.”