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Old Apr 12, 2018, 1:09 pm
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3Cforme
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Originally Posted by elperro
There will never be anything to "point to" in ANY public offering regarding pricing and how much of each fare is bought by whom - that is very closely guarded by the airline.

That said, I can say having worked for an airline for nearly 10 years (not anymore of course)...
Carriers have - in the distant past - discussed what fraction of seats was bought as Y walk-up fares - about 12% for UA ~15 years ago. DL and UA have - in the present - talked about what fraction of premium cabin seats are sold rather than given as upgrades (>50%, in contrast to about 15% five years ago). DL has - as recently as today - cited the growth in corporate fare revenues. But they never, ever, say anything of the form 'Corporate fares make up XX% of revenues.'

The absence of evidence shouldn't leave anybody more inclined to believe your argument.
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