Just in the last few weeks, booking RDU-LAX has gone from a cheapest flight of $385 (it was $335 last summer) to a cheapest flight of $490 (and on some days a lowest flight of $600).

Is this happening on all the transcon routes?

It's funny that 25,000 miles + $10.00 will now buy you a $490 flight - has the value of the miles gone up? That would be a "win," right?

United is $100 less for the random days I've checked. I'm curious as to whether this will last.


NB There are no U and T fares showing for the dates in March or in May - the lowest prices are L fares.