The PFC is a variable amount set by the airport, as pointed out MEM has none and I believe CVG is less than the current maximum. What does DL have to gain by opposing this? Assuming ATL will raise to $7 and CLT or another competing hub doesn't wouldn't that just impact the habits of the bottom dollar traveller Delta is trying to avoid? It seems Delta thins the less loyal customers and in theory gets a nicer home airport.

Read my previous post. This comes out of THEIR pocket because taxes are part of the market price. Even if the price would solely get paid by the consumer it drives the price up and pushes someone out of a trip. People here often forget what a fine line some people are in on money. Some people have $500 (for 2) to spend on going to see the grand kids and $520 pushes them to not to buy and just stay home.

It doesn't price that way when I search.

For example, HSV-LAX in mid February. Total price $361.30 connecting through MEM on the outbound, $365.80 connecting through ATL.

I've always saved a few bucks flying to TPA through MEM. Plus I like the BBQ. :D

David

Interesting. I tried one that was likely to yield both connections and you are right, it works the way you say. I have seen it do otherwise in the past. I am wondering what all the factors are on this....of course I don't wonder that much since it is airline pricing which it takes a rocket scientist to figure out.

charles barkley...

What RA fails to point out is that DL had no problem having the same family of four pay DL baggage fees of $200 RT for the same trip ($25/bag x 4 x 2 one way flights).

It is OK for DL to take additional BILLIONS from the passengers but why let the airport facilities collect anything?

Not true. The more segments you add to a flight, the more PFCs you are charged. The base fare will be the same (provided it permits routing through both cities)