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Old Feb 27, 2019 | 5:39 am
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Originally Posted by lkrt
I think they are needed. Most probably W for full-fare premium economy, one for "Value" premium economy, one for "Basic" premium economy and one for premium economy campaigns.
Yeah, you are right.
With one gone for "full fare", there are 3 left for different price points. If they anticipate high "volatility" or high price-spread, 3 steps are not much. In Y, lowest to highest bucket is at least 10x. But in Y+ fares most often must be squeezed in between typical Y and J pricing so the spread is likely less wide.

But I am not convinced LI/BA/VA is going to exist in Y+. I think 1 full-flex, 2 "flex" and 1 "saver".
Also, how can they differentiate in earnings?! If PR and BU-saver is kept there is not many meaningful earning slots in between. You can't really have a Y+ BA at 167% and a Y+ VA at 175% and a Y+ PR at 187% - to little difference to appeal.

So I think they need to a major shake-up in all fare- and earnings-structure in order to make this new cabin work.
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