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Old Nov 19, 2015 | 2:17 pm
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Originally Posted by BenA
But it's inevitable that they'll eventually offer sale fares only in E class, and when that happens and the price difference becomes more dramatic, it could spell the end of Delta as an attractive and affordable option for international leisure travel.
Why is it 'inevitable' that sale fares will only be in E? There are sales (not just restricted fares) in J cabins across destinations and carriers routinely.

IMHO they'll find many people ready to spend far more than $20 for a seat assignment on a long haul flight.
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