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Old Jul 23, 2018, 8:40 pm
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eigenvector
 
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Originally Posted by mitelsp
Excellent information here. I was always wondering why the cost of flights to North is so expensive, many times you can fly cheaper to Europe than taking a 1500-200 miles north.I understand that everything cost more up north but still the prices are outrageous, not necessarily for me who I might take one trip but for the residents of northern communities.
Nobody except tourists pay full revenue fares. They are either getting 50-75% NLCA beneficiary discounts or their employer is covering the cost.
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