Originally Posted by
Aspen
But is that caused by having DL, VA, AA, QF and UA running between USA and Australia or the smaller premium cabin on UA ?
Every airline sets its own Pricing and Revenue Management policies. United hasn't had talented PRM staff for a while, so don't be surprised if they randomly implemented something that makes little to no sense.
Just last week: FLL EWR A319. UA did not sell a single F seat and the cabin was filled with 8 upgraders, yet UA kept raising the F rate as it got closer to departure. Coach left with many empty seats too and again, UA kept raising prices as it got closer to departure... which they could do if the plane was filling, but in this case it didn't.
Internationally, I have seen many cases EWR-LHR when they keep raising prices and again, both J and Y go out with many empty seats in the end.