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Old Mar 23, 2017 | 10:16 pm
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Originally Posted by eeflyer
Hello,

I hope this is the right place to ask this. I was doing a somewhat wide search for fares from NRT-LAX. However, all the way through the end of the year, it looks like United economy fares are around $4200. I tried sampling a few flights and it looks like the seat map is wide open! However, there are still no economy fares available, just flexible economy.

Is there something wrong with the system, or has United chosen not to sell regular economy seats on this route anymore? Or some other reason?

Thanks for any help with figuring this out!
I noticed this yesterday. W fares LAX to NRT are still around $480 one way, but from NRT to LAX/SFO after April 1st are around $4000 as you say up from a W fare of around $760 (I think off the top of my head). Not sure if it's a change in policy or a mistake....
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