Originally Posted by
jsloan
Prevent patterns in airfares that can be exploited by consumers.
I guess they've succeeded lol
Originally Posted by
jsloan
Pre-pandemic, United averaged about $500 net profit per flight.
Is this per pax per flight or the entire flight?
Originally Posted by
jsloan
3 weeks isn't the least bit close to departure. I travel mostly for leisure and, until this summer of horrific fares hit, I rarely purchased domestic travel much more than 3 weeks out -- that tended to be the sweet spot for fares (but see #2 above).
right I was the same but I changed my behavior when fares (starting to) hit the fan back in Jan/Feb. Kirby did say they're upping the price to gauge the price point acceptance so I guess (hopefully) people will stop buying these ridiculous fares in a few months and RM will release more inventory.