Originally Posted by
hedoman
Why would an EXP with analytical mind purchase a BE fare? Not picking on OP because he has admitted the error. It's a legit question. As a cheap person and plat, I've never been hit the BE button.
While I happen to agree that BE fares are generally a poor bargain, if one looks solely at the cost of the ticket, BE tickets are cheaper and thus a cash savings. For most consumers, that is all they look at.
While FT focuses on elite perks and the like, the primary reason BE tickets are a poor investment is that they are wholly inflexible. Thus, if any change needs to be made, one purchases a new ticket.