Originally Posted by
misterbean
If Delta is consistently more expensive, then there's a reason, and it's not a fluke.
People are paying more to fly DL on that route, so why should DL match WN's prices?
This statement is just wrong, all it means is that Delta charges more, which to me indicates they don't necessarily want to fly people on that route, not that they are successfully charging a significant number of people the higher fare.
Originally Posted by
SuperG1955
Our commute is MSY-LGA. I just priced the following:
DL non-stop for a 6 day midweek in FEB = $268.00
WN 1-stop only (no non-stops) same days = $463 for a 6 hour vs 3 hour.
Our UG's are over 90% on this route.
Why would I even think about WN.
Even if they were the same price, why would you choose WN if they don't offer non-stop service and any other airline does?
Originally Posted by
dilbertsdaddy
The perception that WN is cheaper than any other carrier is BS; it is brilliant marketing but it is BS. It was true at one time but no longer.
No FC...no club...no International....multiple stops to get from A to B. WN has nothing to offer me.
And the perception that it takes 'multiple stops' to get from A to B on Southwest is complete BS too. If you have service from WN out of your home airport at all that claim is obviously hyperbole (they offer non-stop service to somewhere from every city the serve).
There are many cities that Southwest serves where they provide service to the most destinations non-stop, even in cases where they may not be the largest carrier.
Originally Posted by
Mr. Tickets
This, plus to the best of my knowledge you cannot book WN anywhere except their own web site.
Even setting aside you can of course phone Southwest to book tickets, your knowledge is not quite correct, corporate booking systems have access to WN fares, though Southwest purposely limits their access (i.e., Web Only fares are not available through those corporate systems).
Originally Posted by
tfc3rid
Here in ATL, thhe fabled 'Southwest Effect' is nonexistent. WN cut routes out of ATL's FL hub and is not really competing. Fares are basically equal between the two.
The fact that fares are equal does not disprove the Southwest effect. The reality is that on many routes where Southwest provides service Southwest is likely setting the fares and Delta is matching them.