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Old Nov 29, 2014 | 5:24 pm
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mgcsinc
 
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Originally Posted by HMPS
Airlines, train companies apply " dynamic pricing" . These are very sophisticated algorithms that "know" what will happen to a given flight. I think a one time CEO at United developed this system.
United and most other airlines basically don't use dynamic pricing at all. And Amtrak certainly doesn't. I think maybe you're talking about a basic fare and availability system.
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