Originally Posted by
gfunkdave
On a side note, a friend who works in the business tells me that the business model of airlines is such that you should never expect a sub-$400 fare for an 1800 mile trip.
Guess they will cancel my Hartford to San Francisco tickets in September that cost $314 each when the airlines hear that line.
Better book a more expensive flight
Your friend may want to find a new line of work.