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Old Mar 22, 2015 | 9:13 am
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Originally Posted by Stranger
The cost difference is zero between the two scenarios: passenger sitting in Y while J seat stays empty, vs. passenger moving to J and a Y seat remains empty.


(But eh, our daughter in law is an accountant, and we are quite happy with her. And surely so is our son. But I don't mention creative writing to her...)
Not quite true. The cost for AC to fly that person in J is higher than Y. The pod costs more to fly as its heavier and takes up more real estate. So it's not zero, just close to zero
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