Originally Posted by
emcampbe
If we're going to talk about fare levels changing, we have to talk about it as a whole, not just the increases without the other side.
I'm not talking about fare levels changing. As I said before, that would not have sparked a 177 page thread. Fares go up and down, that's their nature.
I'm talking about seeing the spread between BE and regular economy when you run a search. That seems to cause a widespread negative reaction. My personal reaction is:
1. I'm annoyed, because the "lowest fare" that led me to click is an inferior product that I absolutely will not purchase.
2. I'm annoyed, because I don't even want to see these fares.
3. I'm annoyed, because it reminds me that UA has raised the fare and then lied that this is about giving passengers "more choices" as opposed to simply being a revenue grab. I don't so much mind the fare increase, but I resent being lied to.
4. I'm saddened, because this is just further stratification of the flying public, which I find dehumanizing and which actually has an impact on how people treat one another.
Originally Posted by
aacharya
Interesting data point - to "upgrade" out of BE is only $30 RT for EWR-SFO (March 2018).
Yes, I'm seeing the spread drop to $15 OW on many routes.