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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 6:39 am
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Originally Posted by bwow
But OP brings up a valid point... It is very misleading to use the word "business"
Why? Yes, it would be misleading to use the words "Luxury" or "Economy" or "Comfort" or "First Class" but there are several "business" benefits to the rate:

- Fully Refundable: Business schedules change much more frequently than personal trips, so fully refundable is a great business benefit

- Free same day changes and standby: same reason as above, business meetings get added/deleted/changed same day, business traveler needs this flexibility

- Fly By Lane: Businessmen are in a hurry, this is a great benefit for a businessman on the go

- Priority Boarding: Get on the plane first and get right back to work!

- Higher Fare: This benefits the business traveler, the inflated price results in these fares staying available. All $99 flights would sell out much quicker.

- RR Earning Formula: You earn much more points towards your own personal travel

- Premium Beverage: What businessman doesn't need a free drink after a long day a work?

Yeah, a bunch of these are a stretch, but don't confuse "business" with any of those more pleasant terms
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