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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 10:04 am
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Originally Posted by BigPoppaCO
I know this has been discussed a few times on here but I just went to book a flight between NYC-SFO on 11/12. My choice was an M fare (no instant-upgrade available) on CO for $1,317 or UA for $741. Thats almost double the price, which is pretty nuts ...
Nutty pricing? Amen
Just had to book a flight CLE-EUG and it turned out that a Z fare was cheaper by $100 than a U fare (both non-refundable!). The refundable B-up fare was $1000 more expensive ?????
Furthermore, the same fare for the same initial flights vary by hundreds of dollars depending upon when you want to arrive at your destination (later connection, save money).
I feel your pain. How do I explain to my client that it is cheaper to fly F than Y? Unfortunately, they don't care. Go figure.
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