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Old Apr 15, 2017 | 2:13 pm
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Originally Posted by Often1
Since when are fares fair?

Life isn't fair.

People who pay more pay for, among other things, more certainty.

Absent truly extraordinary circumstances, virtually anybody can avoid IDB. Just don't buy a cheap fare.
.....and avoid traveling with a carrier on which you do not have status. However, this makes your demand for a ticket on a particular airline somewhat price inelastic as you no longer just buy the cheapest ticket (or best schedule, etc.).
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