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jasondc Feb 26, 2005 1:43 pm

Retarded pricing - rant
 
I know, airlines are in business to make money.... and they'll charge what the market will bear, but i'm absolutely ASTONISHED at the prices CO is trying to charge to go from DCA to Nantucket in the summer. i've been looking at prices today for dates throughout July, and the LOWEST fare is $671 roundtrip. in the past (ie, last year, the year before, the year before, etc) i've paid a low of $250, but most normally in the $350-$400 range, which i am happy to do.. but $671?!?!?! what on earth is that? i know oil prices are up, i know that ACK is a tony destination, but that fare, for two barely-1 hour hops on crappy ERJ equipment with a change of planes in Newark is OUTRAGEOUS. rant over

dave_261 Feb 26, 2005 2:29 pm


Originally Posted by jasondc
I know, airlines are in business to make money.... and they'll charge what the market will bear, but i'm absolutely ASTONISHED at the prices CO is trying to charge to go from DCA to Nantucket in the summer. i've been looking at prices today for dates throughout July, and the LOWEST fare is $671 roundtrip. in the past (ie, last year, the year before, the year before, etc) i've paid a low of $250, but most normally in the $350-$400 range, which i am happy to do.. but $671?!?!?! what on earth is that? i know oil prices are up, i know that ACK is a tony destination, but that fare, for two barely-1 hour hops on crappy ERJ equipment with a change of planes in Newark is OUTRAGEOUS. rant over

Maybe check the fares in a couple months when there may be a fare sale, or play with the dates, as you'll probably find lower fares that that on some days.

You may also wish to change your thread title to something a bit more PC.

vincom Feb 26, 2005 10:40 pm

"Supply and Demand"


-Vincent

jasondc Feb 27, 2005 12:13 am

i know - supply and demand, and even at $250 the planes werent full ( granted, i wasnt on EVERY flight, every day, etc) but $671 r/t from DCA to ACK is still OUTRAGEOUS.

anthonyanthony Feb 27, 2005 12:16 am

aaehh


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