Originally Posted by
ssk1127
for the average leisure traveler purchasing well in advance, typically WN is not the cheapest and sometimes not even close to cheapest.
Far in advance the other airlines are probably counting on some probability of capturing a $150 change fee in addition to the fare. Thus they can afford to price lower far ahead.
I personally think anyone who purchases a Business Select fare when other fares are available must be a terrible businessman. Paying for a Wanna Get Away fare and paying the $10 early check-in fee plus purchasing a drink will get you essentially the same experience for a significantly cheaper price. Reward points are nowhere near enough of an incentive to overpay for a ticket otherwise.
With A+ status the points earning multiplier for fare class can make BS a profitable choice over Anytime or over a WGA fare that approaches the Anytime level.