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Old Aug 23, 2023 | 12:32 am
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Originally Posted by Repooc17
Seems like United is discouraging same day quick turn (domestic) with its fare mapping.

Just doing some "research" of random routes - e.g. EWR<->LAX. Same day return within 4 hours after outbound scheduled arrival, with travel date 2 months from today (to minimize any AP issues) - totally available G or K inventory on both ends would auto remap to W, and fare would more than double.

The fix.would be to extend more than 4 hours between flights, or book two one-ways.

Very interesting...don't remember seeing this previously.
The only exceptions I have found from LAX in September and October are PBI, MIA, FLL, MCO, TPA. RSW, OGG and KOA, where fares price out under (and sometimes well under) 5 cpm. I found one as low as 3.111 cpm. They involve a red eye and spending most of the day in a club, but there are a few exceptions out there!
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