Originally Posted by
cfischer
in my experience P fares have been reasonable, if UA sells P ... Z and up gets expensive. They are doing very well on these routes, now also from Boston ...
P fares are lower, but I've snagged reasonable Z fares (connections, not nonstop) as well for ~$600. UA may be doing well O&D but they are selling connections at a lower price and closer to departure than AA/DL.
Originally Posted by
Phil Level
I just booked a trip in April from LAX to NYC. On the outbound I booked AA which was less than $900 one way in F, while UA is > $1500. On the return, I was able to get a P fare on UA.
I can book LAX-EWR-XXX for under $650 each way which I find quite reasonable. DL is often 4 figures and AA is usually difficult to book given my needs, or uncompetative on price.
Originally Posted by
findark
Cheap fares routing WAS-EWR-LAX/SFO are almost always mistakes.
The DCA-EWR-LAX itinerary must have been a mistake as it priced at $473. P on both segments. Unfortunately I had to change cities and was unable to take advantage.
Originally Posted by
findark
In the O&D p.s. market the carriers compete and price-match tightly, with the exception of VX inexplicably demanding more for their non lie-flat seat.
To my original point, UA was not price matching O&D when they moved to EWR. I guess they couldn't command an O&D premium since there is now more parity. VX F pricing is insane (except ORD). I hope AS can get it under control. Although, by discouraging advanced purchase it does make T-24/12 paid upgrades easier.