What is the difference between a published fare and a consolidator fare?
Consolidator or special fares are sold through large consolidator-agencies. Airlines sign contracts with them which give the agencies special all year round or seasonal tariffs which are lower than the standard published fares. The majority of consolidator fares also allow advance purchases, selecting specific seats on the aircraft and receiving bonus miles. With the consolidator fare we can also hold the reservation longer than with the standard published fares.
