Originally Posted by
tth6133
The actual YQ charge (from ITA Matrix) for that flight is $1,025, while AA only charges $700 for it. Does that mean AA has a better deal with BA than AS, or AA absorbs a portion of the charge? I'd bet it's the former.
I wouldn't assume YQ/YR charged on revenue fares necessarily has any relevance to carrier-imposed surcharges on award bookings. It would seem likely it's negotiated on carrier-by-carrier basis (does anyone really expect AA to eat costs here?). YQ/YR on revenue fares can go up and down (usually up) and can actually also vary by season/fare class on same routes (note differences below).
Last edited by xliioper; May 5, 2025 at 11:35 am