Originally Posted by
teevee
Since i fly aa exclusively, i'm wondering if they are the only carrier to be screwing their pax by keeping fares level, or in some cases RAISING them while the cost of fuel--their largest expense--has dropped by more than 50%.
Yup, AA is the only carrier not dropping its prices sharply. You got it.
Originally Posted by
teevee
what i find simply despicable is when there is a $200 price difference between airlines on fares from 392 to 585--same cities, both nonstop. think one is being piggish?
Why is that despicable? If you feel that the price is too high, then don't fly AA. In my business, I charge what I think I can get people to pay. If I charge too much, the market will tell me by taking its business elsewhere.