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Old Jan 18, 2023 | 6:03 pm
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Originally Posted by ERtraveler
SFO-KOA mid-Oct 2023 fares are more than double what we typically pay. Seems a little less pricey if we travel on weekdays but I’ve mever seen prices this high, especially for business. Any ideas?
Revenue management likely has not touched fares 9 months out and fine tune them based on expected demand.

Do you normally buy tickets so far out? 3-6 weeks usually the sweet spot based on my experience, or whatever the longest advance purchase period would be.
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