Originally Posted by
rjw242
If they're cheaper at all, then by definition they're not the "same price."
Moreover, the price difference may be inconsequential to you, but not to (say) a family of four on vacation, who are probably closer to the target customers.
Bingo for a family a four a $15-$25 price differential per seat, particularly if there are two flights involved, adds up. I wonder if someone buys a basic fare and only MCEs are left at check in or at the gate will AA put that customer into a MCE seat (particularly if at some point AA likely begins to add benefits to its MCE seats as DL does with Comfort +).