Originally Posted by
NickB
In any event, whatever the merits of residents-only fares, let us not pretend that they are "not that much cheaper". They very clearly are significantly cheaper (and rightly so, otherwise there would be little point in having them).
I don't have the time at the moment to do an in depth research on this..... you obviously have too much time on your hands.
Must admit I always look at LA and very rarely look at AR plus earning rates are with Lanpass not BAEC. My observation of fares over a lengthy period of time to several destinations and for departure dates close in as well as far out have shown me that the savings on resident fares amount to an average of 25%. I wouldn't call 25% a massive saving once you factor in the economic situation here.
If I were a foreign tourist I certainly wouldn't risk being denied boarding for the sake of saving 25%.
You can probably offer examples where savings of more than 25% can be had but I can counter that by offering examples where there are no savings at all.
So to conclude....being a permanent resident and holder of a DNI thus qualifying me for resident fares I really don't give a hoot how much more a foreigner has to pay.