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Old Feb 14, 2023 | 6:42 am
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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!
Originally Posted by ani90
These are not really directly comparable though. I doubt many pax from BOS to XXX are ending in SAN or from XXX to SAN originated in BOS. The seats on those planes are likely not in competition with the direct BOS-SAN flights. The availability of only C class suggests that UA is not having problems selling F seats on either BOS to XXX or XXX to SAN.
ani90 has the answer for this one. If UA can sell 2 individual tickets for more than the through fare, then that's what they are going to do. I am surprised of the spread of pricing between the other 3 that are all flying NonStop though.
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