Originally Posted by Bagels
I welcome the competition, as NW’s 90%+ market share on DTW-WAS has yielded among the highest fares to WAS in the country (among major markets) despite the short distance. Unfortunately, I’m not certain US’s service will impact fares into DCA… the fares are still high, as NK offers only one-daily flight that doesn’t suit many persons’ schedules (mine included).
With NK often offering $29-$49 walk-up fares, plus the uncertainy of DH’s and US’s future, I wonder how long this competition will last
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The fares are too high? Ye Gods! I've flown K or T class between Detroit and DC on NW (I go to school at Georgetown U., live in Detroit) a good 4 times since Spirit entered the market, and I paid $138.20 each time. I even got a ticket for Thanksgiving!!! at that price. Heck, I just bought a one way ticket PIT-IAD (I'm taking the train there) only 9 days in advance for $58 all in. On numerous days that I've checked, *every* fare between DC and Detroit on NW is matched to the NK price. My wallet is telling me that the prices are sure as heck lower.