Originally Posted by
saneman
I think Airtran used to set the prices in these markets. NOw Airtran seems content to matching or slightly beating Delta's prices ot markets like Philly. The flat rate of 162 is baffling regardless of the day of the week. ANd I think that is more puzzling - the flat rate more than the high price.
Baffling, as in ATL-BOS is $30 cheaper.
ATL-MCI costs the same as ATL-LAX in the new normal.
I'd like to say this never happened before the merger, but other factors (explained elsewhere) may trump.