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Old Feb 25, 2015 | 7:02 am
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Booking a flight 10 months out, Delta is DOUBLE the cost of competitor

I just sent this feedback over to Delta, but wanted to share here as well.
Trying to understand how Delta can charge double a competitor, and fill their plane, why would the competitor not do the same?



I'm looking at booking a flight that is 10 months away. Looking at the available seating chart, the plane is completely empty.
I booked this same trip two years ago and the price was reasonable. I attempted this same trip last year and the price was ridiculous, so I used miles.
I am now attempted to book the same trip for the third year in a row, and the price is listed as the same crazy price it was for last years trip.

The route is NYC -> MNL during christmas time, 12/19 - 1/3

You have the 1 stop route listed at $4500
A popular and competitor airline has the 1 stop route listed at $1900, or $2200 if I use JFK for both depart and return

This is 10 months away. I've been a loyal Delta skymiles member for years now, but do you expect me to continue my loyalness when the cost of your flight is double the competitor? Please take this seriously.
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