Originally Posted by
pbarnette
Don't justify it, then. Just don't count on other carriers to not charge you the same YQ. And don't count on them to not increase their prices in times of strong demand.
Oh, I learned at young age not to count on anything or anyone. Sure road to disappointment. As for Delta, it is pretty clear that the value of flying it internationally has been steadily going down. I am fortunate not to be restricted to US flag carriers though, so it is a matter of doing the research and giving them a try.
"Getting air transport" was sure a good joke!