Originally Posted by
fastair
Lark is correct, it is dynamic. For any given flight, there are usally 4-6 different prices depnding on seat (regular E+, exit row front/back, aisle/window/center.) I've seen the exact sam flight on different days have different prces, I assume it is based on demand. Not sure if the process is variable on a flight based on predicted demands, or if the price changes along the booking curve variable over time as demand shifts.
I'd guess the (3) variables are 1) length of haul, 2) actual seat chosen, and 3) demand.
Wow, really? The cost might actually vary based on aisle/middle/window?! I thought it was just based on flight length, didn't know it was also dynamic based on demand. I guess this explains why a coworker recently told me that E+ for a TATL was very expensive; I thought perhaps E+ prices were raised across the board, but sound like it may just have been a high-demand flight.
Since I get E+ for free, I've never seen the process for E+ purchase, when you drag your mouse over the seats do different prices come up? (that's what I've seen on USAir's website)
Ya learn something new every day...