Try something like this where we alias the joined tables: SELECT departure_date, j1.code AS departure_code, j2.code AS arrival_code FROM jsjourneys LEFT OUTER JOIN jsports AS j1 ON jsjourneys.departure_port = j1.id LEFT OUTER JOIN jsports AS j2 ON jsjourneys.arrival_port = j2.id;
As a side note - all the IATA codes are unique for each airport - wouldn't it be better to use these as the Primary Key and Foreign Keys? Then you wouldn't have to even join the tables unless you wanted the port names (not just the code) Cheers, ~p THINK BEFORE YOU PRINT - Save paper if you don't really need to print this *******************Confidentiality and Privilege Notice******************* The material contained in this message is privileged and confidential to the addressee. If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to such person, you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone, and you should destroy it and kindly notify the sender by reply email. Information in this message that does not relate to the official business of Weatherbeeta must be treated as neither given nor endorsed by Weatherbeeta. Weatherbeeta, its employees, contractors or associates shall not be liable for direct, indirect or consequential loss arising from transmission of this message or any attachments e-mail. ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 7: You can help support the PostgreSQL project by donating at http://www.postgresql.org/about/donate