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Old May 6, 2017, 11:05 am
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Originally Posted by spin88
Yes, it is a "up fare" cash grab, but ONLY BY UNITED. Which is using these fares at higher fare categories, which Delta is NOT.
You previously suggested DL was only rolling out BE in markets competing with ULCCs. I'm simply pointing out that is false and that DL led the charge in putting these fares in all markets.

Time will tell how BE plays in higher fare classes. I think there is some risk for UA there but it is not a guaranteed success or failure. And it is easy to tweak as needed thanks to the way the fares are filed.
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