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Old Aug 18, 2017, 4:57 pm
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Exleftseat
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Japan
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Originally Posted by zeer0
Most people fly roundtrip. A 40% upcharge is huge, often the difference between a non refundable vs refundable fare. It just doesn't make sense.
My son-in-law is doing the PHX-LAX r/t and saving $ 80.00 for a party of two. It's only a 45 minute ride on a RJ 700, nothing to lose sleep over. Having the option makes no sense to even consider regular Economy. Still, thinking that this was the regular fare in days past leaves one with a bitter taste.
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