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Old Sep 18, 2023 | 1:26 pm
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Originally Posted by FlyingDL4Fun
I think this is a rant more than question. OK, I know it's the event of the "decade" with the last one being empty...but come on Delta...$3000 for Y, and $14,000 for J? (7/24-8/4 USA-CDG) No/or limited mileage tix, No Premium select. These things are bouncing around daily, and Yes, by all means exploit your USA-France dominance.....Almost everyone else is maybe a little elevated but this is ridiculous. If I didn't have a large eCredit, I'd be happy to pick someone else.
It is the Olympics. What do you expect? Take a look at hotel prices as well. Even whore houses will get into the game and charge $700-800 per night. Then a ticket to an event. I recall wanting to attend the event for for the 100M final when Usain Bolt competed. I could only find a ticket priced at $1,500 on the other side of the stadium from the finish line. It wasn't happening.

I would suggest flying to another European city and take a train or another flight.
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