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Old Feb 14, 2023 | 6:28 am
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JimInOhio
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Originally Posted by Howard
Sometimes I don't know how UA stays in business with their high prices. I'm looking at BOS-SAN in First/Business in a few weeks. Here's what I'm seeing:
  • AS - nonstop - I class - $619
  • DL - nonstop - I class - $729
  • B6 - nonstop - I class - $944
  • UA - 1 stop (various connection cities) - C class - $1859
How in the world do they stay competitive with these prices? UA, with a connection, is charging almost 3x the price of AS nonstop!

I would like to fly on UA and maintain at least Platinum status, but I can't justify 3x the price. It's crazy!
Scott Kirby a decendent of P. T. Barnum? As jsloan commented, they aren't expecting you to pay nearly 3X but will gladly accept if someone does.
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