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Why am I seeing flights that are from a lower cabin class?

This article explains why you might see flight options from a lower cabin class than your usual eligibility when searching for flights on ITILITE.

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Understanding Your Cabin Class Eligibility

Your eligibility for flight cabin class, such as Economy, Premium Economy, Business, or First Class, is determined by your company's travel policy within ITILITE. This policy sets the guidelines for which cabin classes you are allowed to book for your trips.


Why You Might See Lower Cabin Class Options

Even if your company policy allows for a higher cabin class, you might still see flights from a lower class in your search results for a few key reasons:

  • Unavailability: The specific flight or route you've selected may not have any seats available in your eligible higher cabin class. For example, if you are eligible for First Class, but no First Class seats are available on your desired flight or sector, ITILITE will show you other available options.
  • Comprehensive Choices: ITILITE aims to provide you with a comprehensive view of all viable flight options. By displaying flights with different cabin classes, even if they are lower than your eligibility, you can make an informed decision based on availability, schedule, and other preferences.

You might see a `Policy eligibility info` banner or a `Cabin class info` tooltip next to flight results explaining these situations.


Pro-Tips & Guardrails

NOTE: ITILITE displays all available options to help you make the best choice, even if they are outside your default eligibility.
PRO-TIP: Always review the `Policy eligibility info` banner or `Cabin class info` tooltip on flight results for specific details regarding cabin class availability and policy considerations.


Here are some common questions about seeing different cabin classes:

Q: How is my cabin class eligibility determined?
A: Your cabin class eligibility is set by your company's travel policy within ITILITE.

Q: What if I'm eligible for Business Class but only see Economy options?
A: This typically happens if Business Class seats are unavailable on your chosen flight or route. ITILITE shows you available lower classes so you can still book your trip.

Q: Will ITILITE always show me lower cabin classes if my preferred one isn't available?
A: Yes, ITILITE aims to show you all viable options, including lower cabin classes, if your eligible class is not available, allowing you to make an informed choice.

Q: Where can I see why a lower cabin class is being shown?
A: Look for a `Policy eligibility info` banner near the flight results or hover over the `Cabin class info` tooltip next to individual flight options for more details.

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