Understanding SAT’s Intercity Fare Types: Planning for Long-Distance Trips


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When planning long-distance trips with SAT, it’s crucial to understand the different fare types offered to make the most of your journey and budget. SAT provides several fare options for travel needs and preferences, each with specific features and policies. Here’s a comprehensive guide to SAT’s fare types and why choosing the right one is important for your travel plans.

1. Saver Fare

  • Hand Baggage: 1 × 7kg
  • Baggage: 1 × 40kg
  • Change: Not Permitted
  • Cancellation: Not Permitted
  • Refund: Not Permitted

The Saver fare is perfect for travelers who prioritize cost-effectiveness and appreciate straightforward travel arrangements. This option meets basic travel needs. 

2. Value Fare

  • Hand Baggage: 1 × 7kg
  • Baggage: 1 × 60kg
  • Change: Free
  • Cancellation: Not Permitted
  • Refund: Not Permitted

The Value fare provides a bit more baggage allowance compared to the Saver fare and includes the benefit of free changes. However, it does not allow for cancellations or refunds, making it suitable for travelers who may need to adjust their plans but are confident about their final decision.

3. Regular Fare

  • Hand Baggage: 1 × 7kg
  • Baggage: 1 × 50kg
  • Change: Free
  • Cancellation: Permitted
  • Refund: Permitted

The Regular fare offers a balanced option with a reasonable baggage allowance and the flexibility to make changes and cancellations. 

4. Flex Fare

  • Hand Baggage: 1 × 7kg
  • Baggage: 1 × 80kg
  • Change: Free
  • Cancellation: Permitted
  • Refund: Permitted

The Flex fare is the most flexible option, offering the highest baggage allowance and full flexibility for changes, cancellations, and refunds. This fare is ideal for those who need the maximum convenience and peace of mind during their travels.

Why Choose SAT’s Flexible Fares?

  • Customized Travel Experience: Each fare type is designed to cater to different travel needs and budgets, allowing you to select the option that best fits your requirements.
  • Book with Confidence: Enjoy peace of mind with flexible change and cancellation policies, ensuring that your travel plans can adapt to any changes.
  • Support for Social Causes: Special discounts are available on the Regular Fare for eligible passengers, providing additional value.
  • Ease of Booking: Conveniently book your tickets online or via SAT’s app, streamlining the process and saving you time.

Ticket Terms & Conditions

  • Change: Allowed up to 2 times free of charge. Changes can be made up to 60 minutes before departure. Additional changes will incur applicable fees. Changed tickets cannot be canceled or refunded.
  • Fare Difference: If changing your ticket, you will be charged the difference in fare between the original and the new trip.
  • Cancellation: Tickets canceled more than 2 hours before departure will incur a 30% administration fee. Cancellations less than 2 hours before departure are non-refundable.
  • Refund: Accepted refund requests may take up to 15 business days to process, subject to the cancellation terms.

For more details and to book your tickets, visit SAT’s fare types page. Understanding these fare options will help you make an informed decision and ensure a smooth and enjoyable travel experience with SAT.