Originally Posted by bursa
... I don't see why someone would justify going through ATL (and adding two hours) on FL (which is also mainly an east coast player) unless the fare were a LOT cheaper. .... But I guess seeing a different airline at CLT is good for diversity and will bring down some fares.
...AirTran is a price leader in almost every market it enters. For travel next week on Wednesday morning, AirTran is selling a one-way ticket Raleigh/Durham -- LAX with the connection in Atlanta for $139.
USAir is $1003 one way in coach CLT -- LAX.
If you don't like the legroom in coach on AirTran, fly one way in Business Class for $309 and stay at the Beverley Hills Hilton with the savings.