The Base far is the standard full-price fare for tickets purchased on the day of travel as well as the reference used when applying all applicable discounts. Travel plans can be changed only once from the time of purchase until one hour after the train's departure. Refunds are offered before the train's scheduled departure --- minus a 20-percent fee --- and within one hour after the train's departure --- minus a 50-percent fee.
The Flessibile fare is 20 percent more than the Base fare but allows more flexibility when it comes to travel and unlimited travel changes --- with no re-booking fee --- from the time of purchase until 24 hours after the train's departure. Tickets are fully refundable before the time of departure but there is a 50-percent deduction for refunds within 24 hours after the scheduled departure.
Carta Blu fares are for disabled persons traveling with an accompanying adult. This allows two persons to travel for the price of one Base ticket. All conditions of the Base fare are applicable and once on board, a valid ID with the Carta Blu must be shown upon request.
The Carta Verde is a discounted fare for customers between 12 and 26 years of age. The card is valid for up to one year and costs 40 Euros. It offers 10-percent discounts on all base fares in both first and second class trains as well as 25-percent discounts on all international connections departing from Italy.
The Carta Argento offers discounted fares for passengers 60 years of age and older. The card is valid for one year and costs 30 Euros but is free for those who are 75 years of age or older. A 15-percent discount is offered in both first and second class; all international connections departing from Italy include a 25-percent discount.
The Familia Offer is for groups of family members between three and five persons that consist of at least one adult and one child under the age of 12. It includes a 50-percent discount for all children under 12 years of age and discounts of 20 percent for adults. Travel plans can be changed once from the time of purchase until the trains departure and refunds incur a 20-percent deduction.
Same-Day Return Offer includes discounted set prices for both first- and second-class travel when returning on the same day. The offer cannot be added to other discounts and both travel changes and refunds are not allowed.
The 10 Journey Carnet is a booklet of 10 tickets that can be used in first or second class on the Frecciarossa and Frecciaargento trains. The tickets include a 20-percent discount off of the standard fare. Individual ticket changes are not allowed and refunds incur a 20-percent deduction charge.
The MINI Offer are tickets offered at the best price of the day for both first and second class. Tickets must be purchased up to midnight of the day before departure and travel plans can be changed only once. There is a 50-percent deduction for all refunds up to midnight of the day before departure and no refund after that time.
Sabato Italiano allows two passengers to travel for the price of one in either first or second class. Travel is valid on all trains within Italy and only on Saturdays.
Special Concession III allows sight-impaired passengers to purchase tickets for 20 percent off the Base fare. If accompanied by an adult, each ticket is valid for two persons.
Special Concession VIII offers 30-percent discounts for all service- and seriously injured war veterans. If traveling with another adult, each ticket is valid for two persons.
