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Old May 6, 2024 | 8:10 am
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Originally Posted by ContinentalFan
They could easily fill the aircraft; they’re keeping prices high—relatively speaking. Before the pandemic, 2017 - 2020, loads were higher and prices lower. My hunch is that United has a new pricing paradigm.
I've noticed this as well. I wonder if this gets back to the cargo factor. If they're making $$$ on the cargo they can keep the prices higher hoping to truly drive premium revenue and PRASM/RASM etc....
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