I think some of you missed this part of [MENTION=759220]Adam Smith[/MENTION]'s OP.

(or maybe you didn't and just want to add to the FT fun of it all)
Originally Posted by
Adam Smith
Any insight would be appreciated. ("Insight" doesn't include suggestions about how AC sucks and/or how it's much cheaper to fly through China or how great NZ is. I'm aware there are alternatives to AC and may choose one of those, but this question is specifically on AC's pricing).