Originally Posted by TomCayman
After all, 1400 quid is not a 50 quid Ryanscare cheapy, why not let people make changes (if there is still availability in that fare bucket on the changed date) for just a change fee ?
... Because the passenger across the aisle that paid 8000GBP would not do so if he/she could purchase the same seat for a fraction of the full-fare and pay a 50GBP/75GBP/100GBP fee to change.
It makes sense. Discount fares come at a price.
Originally Posted by TomCayman
...this probably goes back to my US based view of yield management, funny, but I'd rather have a full plane than one with empty seats...
A full plane does not mean it is going to be a profitable flight.