Originally Posted by
pmax
What's worse is that, for transborder, I'm seeing UA, AA and US business class cheaper than AC flex. With the current program and me having qualified for 2016 already, I'm suddenly making use of other options.
I've seen some AC US flights at really competitive prices, but yeah, a lot are very expensive.
I have seen J fares on other US carriers (Delta/AA quickly come to mind) cheaper than some AC tango fares.
Since I am not a "status chaser", I will just book whatever is at a better price.
Nevertheless, some AC US and especially domestic flights are super pricey in J. I was looking at YUL-YYC R/T, and it was pricing at nearly $3,000. For the same price, you can go to Europe (and for 10% more, Asia) in J on AC or other carriers.
Why would I pay the same price as an international ticket (full meal, drinks, and pods) for a more basic meal and only a reclining seat?
I have my ideas on why it's optimizing revenue for AC, so that is fine. I guess I was just cut out of the market by the real spenders!